KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 1,916 elderly individuals aged 61 and above fell victim to online scams during the first eight months of this year, resulting in losses amounting to RM255,367,680.39. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director, Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf said that while the number of elderly victims is relatively small…
The Road Transport Department recently announced it would be using the latest ‘Automated Number Plate Recognition’ (ANPR) technology for its ‘Automated Awareness Safety System’ (AWAS) cameras. The move to replace Redflex model cameras with the latest ANPR technology, according to the department, will ensure the cameras operate better. It should be noted that AWAS is…
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 8,011 phone scam cases involving RM440.9mil in losses have been recorded from 2021 to 2023, says Comm Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf. The Bukit Aman commercial crime investigation department (CCID) director said, 448 cases involved scammers who posed as Pos Laju personnel, involving RM27.1mil in losses. He said from January…
PETALING JAYA: A new, upgraded Automated Awareness Safety System (Awas) speed camera is set to replace existing models on highways, sparking debate among road safety experts. While some support the move to place “invisible cameras” on poles along roads and highways, others argue that this could undermine road safety. The new Awas cameras, projected for…
PUTRAJAYA: The death sentence handed down by the Court of Appeal to six former students of the National Defence University (UPNM) for the murder of naval cadet officer Zulfarhan Osman Zulkarnain seven years ago is appropriate and just, said the Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF). MCPF senior vice-chairman Ayub Yaakob said the organisation believes that torturing…
Criminologist Associate Professor (Honorary) Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy says police must embrace technology and social media to help in missing persons cases, particularly those involving minors. Sundramoorthy suggested that police have a dedicated Facebook page linked to a website to keep the public updated on the status of these investigations. He was commenting on the…
CYBERBULLYING of journalists is concerning and highlights the need for robust investigations and measures to ensure their safety and freedom. In democratic societies, threats and harassment against journalists undermine press freedom and the public’s right to information. It’s crucial for authorities to take such matters seriously and take appropriate action to protect journalists and uphold…
PETALING JAYA: There is a dire need for a new comprehensive legislative framework on cyberbullying to safeguard Internet users, especially the young and vulnerable, say lawyers and criminologists. They said although there are laws that address online harassment, these fall short of addressing cyberbullying in the ever- evolving social media landscape. Former judge and ex-commissioner…
