KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 7 -- Despite ongoing enforcement efforts, Malaysia continues to face challenges in its fight against financial scam syndicates, said Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah.

He highlighted that outdated laws, limited technical expertise, and weak coordination among enforcement agencies remain key obstacles.

"One of the most critical problems is the mismatch between existing laws and the evolving realities of cybercrime.

"Many legal provisions are seen as outdated or insufficient, especially in addressing the increasingly sophisticated methods used by scammers.

"Even more concerning, Malaysia currently lacks a comprehensive law specifically designed to deal with cross-border cybercrime," Shamsul told Pa...