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[PRINT] Malaysia second highest in region for scam losses

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  By SHYAFIQ DZULKIFLI PETALING JAYA: Malaysian scam victims lost an average of US$1,035 per person last year, the second highest in South East Asia after Singapore, according to a new study by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (Gasa). Its State of Scams in South East Asia 2025 report found that Singaporeans recorded the biggest losses, averaging US$2,132 per victim in 2024, followed by Malaysia and Thailand at US$354. Across the region, an estimated US$23.6bil was stolen by scammers, or an average of US$660 lost per adult. “Over one-fifth or 22% of South East Asian adults have had money stolen by scammers in 2024,” Gasa managing director Jorij Abraham said in the report. Malaysia ranked highest in the region in terms of scam prevalence, with 32% of its adults losing money to scams, followed by the Philippines (31%) and Singapore (21%). The study also revealed that Malaysians were most often tricked into transferring funds directly, with 55% ...
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INTERACTIVE: Singapore scam victims top South East Asia losses at US$2,132 per person

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By SHYAFIQ DZULKIFLI PETALING JAYA : Singaporean scam victims lost an average of US$2,132 per person last year, the highest in South East Asia, according to a new study by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (Gasa). Its State of Scams in South East Asia 2025 report put Malaysia in second place with losses averaging US$1,035 per person, followed by Thailand at US$354. Across the region, an estimated US$23.6bil was stolen by scammers, or an average of US$660 lost per adult. “Over one-fifth or 22% of South East Asian adults have had money stolen by scammers in 2024,” Gasa managing director Jorij Abraham said in the report. Malaysia ranked highest in the region in terms of scam prevalence, with 32% of its adults losing money to scams, followed by the Philippines (31%) and Singapore (21%).   The study also revealed that Malaysians were most often tricked into transferring funds directly, with 55% of victims using bank transfers.  Another 22% pai...
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INTERACTIVE: Malaysians lose RM5,000 on average to scams, second-highest in SEA

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By SHYAFIQ DZULKIFLI  PETALING JAYA: Malaysians lost an average of US$1,035 (RM4,967.60) per person to scams last year, the second-highest in Southeast Asia after Singapore, according to a new study by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (Gasa). Its State of Scams in Southeast Asia 2025 report found that Singaporeans recorded the biggest losses, averaging US$2,132 per victim in 2024, followed by Malaysia and Thailand at US$354. Across the region, an estimated US$23.6bil was stolen by scammers, or an average of US$660 lost per adult.   “Over one-fifth or 22% of Southeast Asian adults have had money stolen by scammers in 2024,” Gasa managing director Jorij Abraham said in the report. Malaysia ranked highest in the region in terms of prevalence, with 32% of its adults losing money to scams, followed by the Philippines (31%) and Singapore (21%). The study also revealed that Malaysians were most often tricked into transferring funds directly, w...
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INTERACTIVE: Kota Marudu tops Malaysia heat alert list

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By SHYAFIQ DZULKIFLI   PETALING JAYA: Kota Marudu in Sabah has become Malaysia’s hottest location with the biggest number of high temperature alerts so far this year. The district located 130km north of the state capital Kota Kinabalu has received nine alerts since January. They comprise eight Level 1 Alerts and one Level 2 Alert, according to figures from the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). Limbang in Sarawak received the second highest number of alerts (8) and followed by Machang in Kelantan (6). Six locations each recorded five heat alerts, namely Baling (Kedah), Kampar (Perak), Marudi and Sibu (Sarawak), and Sandakan and Telupid (Sabah). A Level 1 (Yellow) alert is issued when the temperature in a particular location hits between 35 to 37 degrees Celsius for at least three consecutive days. A Level 2 (Orange) alert means a location is in a heatwave with temperatures going above 37 but remaining below 40 degrees Ce...
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INTERACTIVE: Heat alerts fall but dry spell still bites

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By SHYAFIQ DZULKIFLI PETALING JAYA: Kota Marudu recorded the highest number of heat alerts in the country this year, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). The district in Sabah logged a total of nine heat alerts as of Aug 3, followed closely by Limbang in Sarawak (8) and Machang in Kelantan (6). Nationwide, a total of 121 heat alerts were issued so far this year. This marks a dramatic drop from the 1,597 alerts recorded during the same period in 2024. MetMalaysia’s data also showed that Sabah topped the list of states with the highest number of alerts in 2025, recording 35 alerts.  This was followed by Sarawak with 29 alerts and Kedah with 17. Last year, Kedah led the heat alert chart with 472 alerts, followed by Kelantan (274) and Pahang (188). The majority of alerts issued this year were Level 1 at 120 alerts. Level 1 alert indicates a maximum daily temperature between 35°C and 37°C for at least thre...
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INTERACTIVE: EV boom highlights charging bay shortage

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By SHYAFIQ DZULKIFLI   PETALING JAYA: A surge in electric vehicle (EV) sales is outpacing the growth in the number of charging stations being built. Malaysia’s vehicle-to-charger ratio currently stands at 13 EVs per charger nationwide, an increase of 18% compared to 11 a year ago. As of June 30, figures from the Malaysia Electric Vehicle Charging Network (MEVnet) dashboard show that there were 4,161 public EV charging bays across 1,374 locations nationwide. This is a 61% increase from The Star’s previous analysis in July 2024 when 2,585 bays were installed. Despite the increasing number of charging stations being built, EV registrations have been rising at an even faster pace. There are currently 52,418 EVs on the roads as of June 30 this year, with a sharp increase recorded since January. The first six months of this year saw 17,143 electrical vehicles registered, a 60.8% year-on-year jump from 10,663 units in ...
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INTERACTIVE: EV boom puts pressure on charging bay rollout

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By SHYAFIQ DZULKIFLI PETALING JAYA: The growth of electric vehicles (EVs) in Malaysia is outpacing charging infrastructure development, with the ratio now standing at 13 EVs for every charger. The vehicle-to-charger ratio has gone up by 18% from 11 EVs per charger just a year ago. According to data from the Malaysia Electric Vehicle Charging Network (MEVnet) dashboard, there are now 4,161 public EV charging bays across 1,374 locations nationwide as of June 30.  This is a 61% increase from The Star’s previous analysis in July 2024 when 2,585 bays were installed. Despite the jump, EV registrations are rising faster. Cumulative EV registrations reached 52,418 units between January 2015 and June 2025, with a sharp increase recorded in the first half of this year alone. A total of 17,143 electrical vehicles registered from January to June, marking a 60.8% year-on-year surge from 10,663 units in the same period last year. May 2025 recorded the highest-ever...
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