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flag SIM card fraud in Malaysia surged 85% in 2025 due to weak ID checks and lax regulations.

flag SIM card fraud in Malaysia has surged, with nearly 85% more cases in 2025 than in 2024, rising from 26 to 48 incidents, according to the MCMC. flag No cases were recorded in 2023, signaling a sharp increase. flag Weak enforcement, inconsistent ID checks across retailers, and loopholes allowing bypasses via fees or unverified vendors have enabled widespread misuse, including identity fraud and illegal activities. flag Experts cite inadequate regulation and the lack of universal MyDigital ID adoption as key issues, urging stronger oversight and digital identity safeguards to address systemic vulnerabilities in mobile registration and network security.

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