The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) of Singapore and Hong Kong’s Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to combat scams.
The agreement was finalised during their annual bilateral meeting in Singapore on June 11, 2024.
Scams are a cross-border issue that necessitates strong international cooperation.
Both Singapore and Hong Kong, as major financial hubs in Asia with advanced telecommunications networks, face similar challenges.
This makes the partnership between IMDA and OFCA vital in tackling scams in the region.
The agreement focuses on providing mutual assistance and cooperation on scam telephone calls and text messages through information exchanges.
It also aims to facilitate research and education on scams while developing a coordinated approach to regulatory issues and consumer protection across both jurisdictions.
IMDA’s international collaborative efforts extend beyond this partnership, with similar agreements in place with Malaysia, the United States, New Zealand, and Australia.
Featured image: Chaucer Leung (left) and Deputy Chief Executive of IMDA, Director-General (Telecoms and Post), Aileen Chia (right) signed a MOU on 11 June 2024