Loan sharks in Malaysia are escalating their tactics from vandalism to violent acts like petrol bomb attacks, according to the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA). The MCA's Public Services and Complaints Department is leading an initiative to collect data and support victims, with party youth and women's wings also involved. MCA chief Michael Chong highlighted that these violent acts, including the cost of petrol bombs, are often added to the borrowers' debts, increasing their financial burden. Cases involving such violence are being referred to the Criminal Investigation Department. AI
RANK_REASON The article discusses an ongoing issue of loan shark activity and the efforts by a civic organization to address it, rather than reporting on a specific new event or release.
- Bukit Aman
- Commercial Crime Investigation Department
- Criminal Investigation Department
- Kuala Lumpur
- Malaysian Chinese Association
- Michael Chong
- Wisma MCA
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