How to Identify Pure Honey and Avoid Counterfeit Products
How to Identify Pure Honey and Avoid Counterfeit Products Honey has been prized for centuries for its natural healing and nutritional properties. Genuine, unadulterated honey offers a wide range of scientifically supported health benefits: • Wound healing: Honey’s antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties help cleanse wounds, promote tissue growth, and reduce inflammation.• Heart health: Regular consumption […]
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.
Learn to recognise and identify scams so you don’t get cheated
The ransomware landscape indeed seems to be evolving in favour of attackers, even as law enforcement efforts continue to dismantle certain groups. Notably, 2024 is seeing record-breaking ransom payouts and increasing extortion tactics, underscoring the industry’s profitability and persistence. As high-profile cases like Change Healthcare’s $22 million ransom to the ALPHV group show, ransomware remains lucrative despite the occasional infighting within these criminal organizations.
Sextortion scams on the rise
Sextortion scams in Singapore and Malaysia are on the rise, fuelled by AI deepfakes and personal data breaches. Learn how to protect yourself and report incidents.
A New Era of Transparency in Law Enforcement
New Era of Transparency in Law Enforcement
The ransomware industry is thriving, not losing
The ransomware landscape indeed seems to be evolving in favour of attackers, even as law enforcement efforts continue to dismantle certain groups. Notably, 2024 is seeing record-breaking ransom payouts and increasing extortion tactics, underscoring the industry’s profitability and persistence. As high-profile cases like Change Healthcare’s $22 million ransom to the ALPHV group show, ransomware remains lucrative despite the occasional infighting within these criminal organizations.