Combatting Scams From All Fronts

CF Fong, Executive Chairman, LGMS Berhad

14-Jan-25 07:45

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The government plans to review proposals to amend digital-related laws to address online scams, including making telcos one of the entities responsible for combating such crimes, along with financial institutions. CF Fong, Executive Chairman of Malaysian cybersecurity firm LGMS Berhad share his views on how these law might look going forward.

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Produced by: Natalie Tan

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Keith Kam

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Categories: technology, government, Law/Activism

Tags: telco, telecommunications, online scams, phishing, malaysian law, accountability, cybersecurity,

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