Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap said the relentless rise of financial scams across Malaysia has become a national crisis that demands urgent action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Almost every day, he said, we hear of innocent Malaysians, including many Sarawakians being cheated out of their life savings by highly organised and increasingly sophisticated criminal syndicates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“These crimes are not merely statistics. Behind every scam is a retiree who has lost a lifetime of savings, a family struggling to recover financially, or a small business owner whose dreams have been shattered. Scammers are exploiting technology faster than our laws are adapting, and this gap must be closed, ” he added. .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yap who is also a legal practitioner by training believed that it is his responsibility to speak up whenever stronger legal protection is needed for the people. While criminal law, banking regulation and telecommunications are matters within the Federal Government’s constitutional jurisdiction, the impact of these crimes is felt in every community, including throughout Sarawak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I acknowledge the efforts undertaken by the Federal Government, the Royal Malaysia Police, Bank Negara Malaysia, financial institutions and the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC). Initiatives such as the NSRC and banking “kill-switch” mechanisms have been positive steps in the right direction. However, the continued rise in scam cases demonstrates that criminal syndicates are constantly evolving, and our legal and enforcement framework must evolve even faster, \u201c he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He urged the Federal Government to undertake a comprehensive review of the nation’s anti-scam framework, with particular attention to the following reforms by strengthen legislation to more effectively combat cyber fraud, organised scam syndicates and the misuse of mule accounts, enhanceling the accountability of financial institutions by requiring stronger fraud detection systems, faster emergency intervention protocols and improved customer protection measures and impose tougher penalties on individuals who knowingly provide bank accounts, SIM cards or digital platforms to facilitate scam operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He urged nationwide public education and digital literacy programmes, especially for senior citizens, young people and vulnerable groups, because prevention remains our strongest line of defence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Scams know no state boundaries. They are often orchestrated by organised criminal networks operating across jurisdictions and even across national borders. This is why robust federal legislation, supported by effective enforcement and close cooperation among all stakeholders, is essential, ” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yap said they should not allow organised criminals to remain one step ahead of the law and the time has come to strengthen our legal framework, enhance enforcement, and send a clear message that Malaysia will not tolerate those who prey on the hard-earned savings of our people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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