The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
AirBorneo Airways has cautioned passengers against buying tickets through third-party websites, warning of inflated prices, hidden fees, and potential booking problems. The Sarawak-based carrier recommends purchasing directly through official channels.
Malaysia's Essential Goods Distribution Programme has successfully standardised prices for controlled items in rural regions, with LPG dropping from RM39 to RM26.60 per cylinder in some areas, benefiting over one million residents.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has upheld a RM28 million judgment against Singaporean businessman Chan Cheh Shin, ruling that evidence demonstrated his active involvement in promoting investment fraud schemes through public seminars and roadshows.
Maxim Malaysia has rolled out an upgraded SOS system allowing both drivers and passengers to reach emergency services or three designated contacts within seconds, with GPS location sharing and encrypted data protection.
A Shah Alam family has filed a negligence lawsuit against Nirvana Memorial Park after two urns containing their late parents' cremated remains disappeared from the facility's columbarium in January.
Meta Platforms disclosed that four US states are demanding $1.4 trillion in penalties over allegations it designed social media platforms to addict youth. The August trial in Oakland will examine claims Meta violated consumer protection and children's privacy laws.
Malaysia's eCOSS mobile application has effectively reduced leakages of subsidised one-kilogramme cooking oil packets, with 5.261 million registrations and minimal complaints, Deputy Domestic Trade Minister Fuziah Salleh told parliament.
Malaysia's Parliament has approved the Competition (Amendment) Bill 2026, introducing stricter penalties for market manipulation and record destruction to combat evolving cartel tactics.
Authorities have arrested a woman and her two adult children following allegations they defrauded an elderly woman of RM8,000 worth of jewellery under the guise of welfare assistance. Recovered items were traced to a pawnshop.
Sabah's Youth Development Minister has urged intensified efforts to boost digital literacy and public awareness, citing 1,232 complaints about online scams and cyberbullying on the east coast in the first six months of 2024.
Malaysia's government will implement minimum pricing and standardised service requirements for umrah packages, with Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing announcing the initiative to prevent low-cost offerings that compromise pilgrim welfare.
Texas authorities have opened a formal investigation into StubHub following widespread complaints from World Cup fans whose tickets purchased through the resale platform failed to arrive before matches, threatening what many describe as once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Bank Negara Malaysia is asking customers to report instances where they are incorrectly charged RM1 fees for withdrawals from their own bank's ATM machines, according to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.
Malaysia's Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living has unveiled a consumer protection initiative with e-commerce platform Shopee and the Royal Malaysian Police to combat escalating online fraud, which has cost Malaysians over RM4.54 billion since 2024.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced that e-wallet issuers failing to meet Bank Negara Malaysia's fraud prevention standards must compensate victims within seven working days, regardless of user negligence.
Malaysian banks will eliminate the RM1 interbank ATM withdrawal fee from July 1, a move Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah says addresses cash access gaps in remote areas and eases public financial strain.
A South Korean coffee franchise has terminated its agreement with a store owner who accused a teenage part-time worker of stealing three drinks, after government investigators found widespread labour law violations and workplace bullying.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a warning against scammers impersonating officials to solicit fake procurement deals through social media platforms, emphasizing that all legitimate transactions occur exclusively through official government channels.
Australia's competition watchdog has filed legal action against Amazon, claiming the company violated consumer law by inserting advertisements into Prime Video and forcing subscribers to pay extra to restore ad-free viewing.
A High Court has rejected a request to postpone a RM492,480 refund to umrah pilgrims. An UMNO-affiliated individual and two associates sought to delay the payment pending appeal, but the court upheld the original payment order.
Malaysia's High Court has rejected an attempt by three former travel company directors to postpone a RM492,480 refund to umrah pilgrims, upholding earlier rulings that found them guilty of fraud.
A Shanghai man with prior fraud convictions has been sentenced to over 10 years in prison after selling a property he did not own to friends of three decades, defrauding them of over 700,000 yuan (US$103,000).
Dozens of World Cup fans in North America faced last-minute ticket cancellations on StubHub despite assurances of replacement tickets, prompting outcry over speculative ticketing practices and questions about FIFA's official platform reliability.
Malaysia is developing comprehensive legislation to regulate e-commerce platforms more strictly, aiming to level the playing field for local micro and small businesses while tackling counterfeit goods and ensuring foreign sellers comply with local laws.
Britain's Competition Appeal Tribunal has authorised a £3 billion lawsuit against Apple, with consumer group Which? alleging the tech giant unfairly pushed customers toward its iCloud service while limiting choice and charging excessive subscription fees.
Police have opened two investigation papers following allegations of abuse at an elderly care home near Sungai Petani, with claims that two residents sustained injuries at the facility.
The Malaysia International Humanitarian Organisation convened more than 100 investment scam victims in Kuala Lumpur, urging authorities to accelerate investigations into 18 suspected companies and platforms tied to coordinated fraud networks.
California consumers have filed a federal lawsuit against major petrol retailers including Walmart and BP, claiming they used artificial intelligence to illegally inflate fuel prices, marking one of the first cases under a state law banning algorithmic pricing.
Perak police have arrested five individuals connected to a scratch-and-win scam that defrauded two elderly victims of over RM77,000 in cash and jewellery across Ipoh and Taiping.
A consumer group has identified a coordinated criminal network combining loan sharks, lawyers and government officials that has defrauded more than 100 Malaysians of properties valued at over RM50 million since 2019.
Beijing authorities have dismantled a sprawling fraud operation that swindled over 100 seniors out of 10 million yuan using doctored intestinal cleansing treatments. Police arrested more than 30 suspects across multiple fake health centres.
Malaysia's Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living conducted a major enforcement operation in Johor Bahru, seizing RM600,000 worth of suspected counterfeit branded goods from three premises and detaining four individuals for investigation.
The European Union has declined to impose legal requirements on video game publishers to maintain access to discontinued titles, despite a petition signed by over one million gamers. The bloc will instead pursue voluntary industry guidelines.
A comprehensive study by the Coalition Against Piracy reveals that consumers using illegal streaming services face substantial cybersecurity threats including malware infections, identity theft, and financial fraud.
Romance fraud has become one of the fastest-growing online crimes globally, with losses reaching billions annually. Criminals exploit emotional connections to extract money, increasingly aided by artificial intelligence.