When Tenants Mine Crypto, Landlords Pay the Price: How to Protect Yourself in Malaysia
Illegal cryptocurrency mining continues to be a growing challenge in Malaysia, and the issue is increasingly affecting ordinary property owners. Enforcement agencies have highlighted multiple cases where tenants used rented premises for crypto‑mining operations, leaving landlords unknowingly responsible for massive electricity bills and potential legal complications. In Malaysia, illegal mining operations often bypass electricity meters […]
Singapore’s Simulated Scam Exercise: Strengthening National Resilience Against Evolving Scam Threats
Singapore’s upcoming nationwide simulated scam exercise, scheduled for 2026, represents a significant step forward in how governments address the rising threat of online scams and digital fraud.
MACC Investigation Highlights E-Waste Fraud and Smuggling Risks in Malaysia
MACC investigations into e-waste fraud reveal illegal imports, raids in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan, and growing environmental crime risks in Malaysia
Malaysia has new QR code Digital Tax Stamps on all alcoholic beverages containers
Malaysia’s new QR digital tax stamps help consumers identify genuine alcohol and reduce the risks of counterfeit liquor in the local market.
How to Identify Pure Honey and Avoid Counterfeit Products
Counterfeit honey poses a real risk to public health, as it may contain undeclared sugars, chemicals, or contaminants that can cause allergic reactions or other health issues. Visible warning signs such as misspelt words, poorly printed or crooked labels, unclear origin information, and unusually cheap pricing often indicate a fake or adulterated product. Unlike genuine honey, these products bypass proper quality controls and traceability, putting consumers at risk. Careful inspection before purchase is essential to protect both health and safety.
Polygraphs in Southeast Asia
Polygraph Testing: An Underused Tool for Truth in Southeast Asia Polygraph examinations — widely known as lie detector tests — are a well-established investigative tool in the United States, where they are used regularly by law enforcement agencies, intelligence services, and corporations. Their role is not to provide courtroom evidence, but to deliver valuable insights […]
Malaysian vendor offers counterfeit external Hard Drives from major brands
700 Counterfeit Seagate Hard Drives Seized in Malaysia This month, Malaysian authorities seized around 700 counterfeit Seagate hard drives in a major enforcement action. The raid, led by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN), targeted a warehouse near Kuala Lumpur where counterfeit Seagate, Western Digital, and Toshiba hard drives were being […]
Penang Durians using QR Codes
Durian, often dubbed the “king of fruits,” is a tropical delicacy renowned for its pungent aroma and rich, custard-like flesh. Native to Southeast Asia—particularly Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand—this spiky fruit is as controversial as it is beloved.
Despite its divisive smell, durian is highly nutritious, packed with calories, fibre, vitamin C, potassium, and healthy fats. Its rising popularity, especially in China, has fuelled a surge in demand. While Thailand remains the leading exporter, Malaysia’s distinctive durians, known for their stronger aroma and smaller size, are carving out a premium niche in the Chinese market.
Unchecked Extortion by Rogue Indonesian CSOs Threatens Business Climate
Widespread extortion by rogue Indonesian Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) has cost industry players operating in the country hundreds of trillions of rupiah, exacerbating what corporate executives describe as a deteriorating business climate in a nation eager to attract foreign investment.
Industrial zones across Indonesia—particularly in key hubs such as Bekasi and Karawang in West Java, Batam in the Riau Islands, and East Java—have become prime targets for extortion by Civil Society Organizations, commonly known as Ormas (mass organizations), according to the Indonesian Industrial Estates Association (HKI).
A glossary and explanation of likely scams in Malaysia
Recent years have seen scammers boldly impersonating Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia (LHDN), approaching Malaysians with offers of rebates for overpaid taxes or worse, threats of legal action for overdue tax.
Impersonation scams known as ‘rebate scams’ offers the victim a rebate while for those with overdue tax receives a threat to life, an arrest or other form of threats.