KUCHING (Oct 29): Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen has proposed the introduction of biometric thumbprint verification at automated teller machines (ATMs) to curb fraudulent cash withdrawals linked to online scams. Debating the Budget 2026 in Parliament on Tuesday, he said the measure was necessary amid a sharp rise in online scams, which have caused Malaysians [...]
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