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Malaysia’s Communication and Multimedia Commission (SKMM) has reduced the number of false content on social media related to scams, including fake accounts and hiding activities, to 170,633 as of last October 15. Teo Nie Ching, Deputy Communications Minister, said this figure reflects the increasing scale of online scams and the need for continuous enforcement, public awareness, and closer cooperation among relevant agencies to protect Malaysian citizens from cyber threats.

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) used by cybercriminals has made the threat more sophisticated and difficult to detect, as the technology is exploited for scams, hiding activities, and other forms of criminal behavior. Cybersecurity is not limited to IT (information technology) departments or cybersecurity professionals; it affects businesses, financial institutions, government agencies, and everyday Malaysians who increasingly rely on digital services in their daily lives.

Beyond computer system attacks, we also witness AI exploited for online scams, hiding, and other scams that can cause financial losses and undermine public trust, Teo said in his closing remarks at the closing session of the LGMS AI Cybersecurity Summit 2026. The Ministry of Communications, through SKMM, continues to strengthen online safety, handle scams and online activities, and raise digital awareness among Malaysian citizens.

Between February and August of this year, SKMM, in cooperation with telecom providers, successfully blocked 101.66 million scam or fake calls through the Inter Operator Spoofing Gateway initiative. Teo also said that under the 2027 budget, the National Fraud Response Centre (NSRC) will develop an easy-to-use AI-based application to help the public check suspicious phone numbers, bank accounts, and website links before conducting any financial transactions.

He said the nation's digital transformation is not measured only by interconnectivity levels but also by how far the public and businesses can join the digital economy safely and confidently.