Summary
- Special anti-scam committee established on June 18.
- Involves ministries, banks, telcos and social media platforms.
- Government keeps operational strategies confidential.
- Aims to strengthen enforcement and investigations.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — Fahmi Fadzil announced the formation of a special cross-agency working committee to combat online scams.
Bringing together government ministries, enforcement agencies, banks, telecommunications companies and major digital platforms.
Established following a Cabinet retreat on June 18, the committee aims to strengthen enforcement, legislation and investigations against cyber fraud.
Fahmi said operational details would remain confidential to prevent scammers from exploiting enforcement strategies.
Adding that the collaborative approach is expected to deliver faster and more effective action against online scam syndicates.
