Scams powered by artificial intelligence are no longer a distant concern, and Malaysian police are now warning the public about a worrying new method known as the "silent call" voice exploitation scam. The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) issued the alert after a Kuala Lumpur police officer explained the tactic in a video that quickly spread on TikTok.

Malaysia's Kejara demerit system has been around for years, but ask any regular driver and you'll hear the same complaint: it hasn't been doing its job. That is now about to change. Transport Minister Anthony Loke has revealed that the Government is preparing a full overhaul of the system, with a completely redesigned version targeted for rollout beginning in 2026.

A Growing Concern for Regulators - Earlier this week, Malaysia's Communications Minister, Fahmi Fadzil, revealed that the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) had summoned TikTok's top management to discuss mounting concerns about the platform. Following that meeting, the minister made it clear that TikTok must take stronger action—particularly by introducing age verification for users.

Social Media Under Scrutiny in Malaysia - In Malaysia, the relationship between social media platforms and regulators has always been a balancing act. On one side, platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and WhatsApp offer communities a place to share, connect, and even do business. On the other, these same platforms have become breeding grounds for misinformation, harmful content, and in some cases, disturbing material.

A New Way to Report Road Accidents - Malaysian motorists will soon have a simpler and faster way to lodge police reports after minor road accidents. Bukit Aman's Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT), together with Bank Negara Malaysia, has rolled out a pilot project known as e-Police Reporting.