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A New Front Against Digital Threats - Malaysia's major telcos are banding together to fight back against two growing problems: online fraud and digital identity theft. At the Digital Nation Summit (DNS) on September 23, the industry revealed plans for a federated network service that could change the way businesses verify customers.
Online scams are no longer just a nuisance—they've become a billion-ringgit problem that governments across the region are struggling to contain. Singapore, often regarded as one of Southeast Asia's most digitally advanced economies, has just taken a bold step in tightening the noose around scammers and their accomplices. And frankly, Malaysia could benefit from paying close attention.
CIMB Bank has announced a revised date for the discontinuation of its CIMB Clicks mobile app, now set for 19 April 2025—a slight extension from the original schedule. While no specific reason was provided for the delay, the extra time offers customers a bit more breathing room to complete their transition to the bank's newer CIMB Octo app.
