Govt to develop AI app to help Malaysians spot scams
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the initiative is part of efforts to detect scammers and cybercriminals at an earlier stage.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that the home and defence ministries will each receive RM22 billion in the 2027 budget. The National Scam Response Centre is developing an AI-powered app to help Malaysians verify suspicious phone numbers, bank accounts, and links before making transactions. This initiative aims to detect scammers and cybercriminals earlier.
Bukit Aman's D11 division will strengthen the Malaysia Internet Crime Against Children system with advanced analytical tools to identify perpetrators and networks involved in child sexual exploitation. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will expand the Safer Internet Campaign in schools, focusing on addressing cyberbullying and child exploitation.
Anwar also revealed that the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency will receive RM490 million, including 48 new body and baggage scanners at major airports.
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