National Scam Response Centre will now cover all cybercrimes, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has agreed to expand the role of the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) to cover all forms of cybercrime, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced. Prime Minister said that a nationwide 24-hour response network, driven by coordination across multiple government agencies, will also be established to enhance cybercrime response capabilities. "The strengthening of...

US court sets Oct 6 trial date for Singaporean man in million-dollar cryptocurrency theft case

SINGAPORE (Bernama): The trial date for Malone Lam, the Singaporean man charged in a US court with stealing and laundering over US$230 million (RM1.015 billlion) in cryptocurrency last year, has been set for October 6, CNA reported. Lam, 20, who is being held in a prison in Virginia, appeared in court in Washington DC on Friday. Assistant US...

Licensing social media, harsher punishment for cyberbullying the right moves, says Zahid

BAGAN DATUK: The move by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to require all social media and internet messaging services to apply for an Application Service Provider Class Licence under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588) is a step in the right direction, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime...