Singapore and Malaysia sign MOU to strengthen cooperation to tackle scams across telecommunications channels

27 March 2024

On 25 February 2024, Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (“IMDA”) and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) to combat scams across telecommunications channels. The IMDA press release on the conclusion of the MOU notes that it represents a further step in strengthening international partnerships against scams via telecommunication channels.

The MOU seeks to strengthen cross-border exchange of strategic intelligence to combat scams across telecommunications channels and drive a coordinated regional approach to better protect both countries’ citizens from scammers.

The initiatives include:

• Regulatory assistance and cooperation related to scam telephone calls and text messages

• Research and education related to scam telephone calls and text messages

• Mutual exchange of knowledge and expertise through training programmes and staff exchanges

Reference materials

The IMDA press release on the MOU is available on its website www.imda.gov.sg.