Online scam issue tops list


Order of business: Fahmi speaking to reporters after taking his oath of office at Istana Negara on Saturday. — Bernama

PETALING JAYA: New Digital Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil is concerned about the severity of online scams, some of which have tricked Malaysians into going to other countries on fake job offers.

He said the activities of scammers would be given strong attention as part of his immediate plans for his ministry.

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