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Malaysia's Forest City faces rebirth hurdles amid crime and scams

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Forest City, a large development in Malaysia's Johor state, is attempting a comeback amidst significant challenges. The area has struggled with its "ghost town" reputation and is now facing issues with scams and crime, including illegal gambling operations that utilize e-wallets for transactions. These problems pose a threat to the project's efforts to attract new residents and investors. AI

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Malaysia's Forest City faces rebirth hurdles amid crime and scams

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · CNA ·

    Malaysia’s Forest City wants a rebirth. Scams, crime stand in the way

    Behind the unmarked door of a shoplot along a quiet commercial stretch of Forest City in Malaysia’s Johor state, four customers sat tapping away, playing slot-style games on tablets. A stern-looking man stood guard at the entrance, his eyes darting around. The customers could pla…

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