2027 Budget: NSRC to develop AI-powered scam-checking app
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is stepping up efforts to combat scams and strengthen child protection in cyberspace.
The Malaysian government is investing heavily in combating scams and protecting children online, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's 2027 Budget announcement. The National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) will develop an AI-powered application that allows the public to verify suspicious details like phone numbers, bank accounts or links before completing transactions.
The police Criminal Investigation Department's D11 division is enhancing the Malaysia Internet Crime Against Children (MICAC) system with advanced analytical tools to identify perpetrators and child sexual exploitation networks more swiftly. The Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) plans to intensify its Safer Internet Campaign in schools across the country, with a focus on addressing cyberbullying and child exploitation. So far, MCMC has blocked over 5.7 billion scam-related calls and text messages.
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