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Nov 8
17:32
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Take witness stand, Luistro dares VP Sara
HOUSE lead prosecutor and Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro challenged Vice President Sara Duterte to take the witness stand in her impeachment trial, insisting she is the best person who could …
Nov 8
16:20
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
VP’s defense team tackles wealth raps
VICE President Sara Duterte’s defense team will begin presenting evidence to counter allegations of unexplained wealth on Monday, opening a crucial phase of her impeachment trial with corporate, property and financial records, …
Nov 8
16:06
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Pangilinan pushes reforms in judiciary
SEN. Francis Pangilinan called for increased judiciary funding, faster court proceedings, stronger prosecution of corruption cases, and tougher measures against judicial corruption as part of a four-point reform agenda following the Philippines’ …
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Nov 8
08:53
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Fake cops cheat retiree of RM179,490 in money laundering scam
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 —A 73-year-old retiree lost RM179,490 after falling victim to a Macau scam involving fraudster...
Nov 8
07:16
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
RI's police detain three fishermen over suspected people smuggling
Police in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara Province have detained three fishermen from Southeast Sulawesi suspected ...
Nov 8
03:08
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Cambodia revokes licences of 18 casinos linked to Prince Group
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — 8 November 2026, Cambodia has revoked the operating licences of 18 casinos linked to Prince Holding Group, as part of an ongoing crackdown on online scam networks, while …
Nov 7
23:08
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Govt freezes 300 million dollars and revokes casino licences in anti-scam drive
Cambodia has reported major advances in its nationwide campaign against online scam operations, telling international diplomats that authorities indicted 5,032 suspects and repatriated more than 23,700 foreign nationals between July 1, 2025 …
Nov 7
18:20
SG Mothership
Singapore
Indonesia says adoption of 18 children in S'pore illegal, considers bringing them back
Eight adoption cases remain pending in Singapore.
Nov 7
18:12
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
BI supports Dizon's push for wider e-gate access
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has expressed support on Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon’s proposal to expand the use of electronic immigration gates (e-Gates) to all arriving …
Nov 7
16:07
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
CFO expands support in Czech Republic
THE Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) and the Embassy of the Czech Republic have forged a partnership to elevate support, engagement and welfare frameworks for nonresident Filipinos in the European country.​CFO Secretary …
Nov 7
12:22
CN CGTN state media
China
Expert: New anti-cross-border corruption law turns experience into law
Expert: New anti-cross-border corruption law turns experience into law
Nov 7
12:04
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Police say Boom Panadda staged split from husband before both were jailed over donation fraud
BANGKOK — The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) on 7 November provided an update on the arrests of actress and activist Panadda “Boom” Wongphudee and her husband, Got Athip, saying evidence indicated the …
Nov 7
11:45
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
Indonesia backs Saudi crackdown on illicit Hajj brokers
Indonesia’s government has voiced support for Saudi Arabia’s crackdown on illicit intermediaries and ...
Nov 7
11:10
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Cambodia raids 972 scam sites, deports 23,760 foreigners
Cambodian authorities also revoked 18 casino licences and suspended another 10 during the enforcement operations.
Nov 7
10:06
HK RTHK English News state media
Hong Kong
Three arrested over HK$4m craft beer scam
Two men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud in connection with an alleged scheme that induced people to invest in craft beer machines. The suspects, aged …
Nov 7
08:40
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Premature to discuss Loke’s replacement, says DAP leader
Syahredzan Johan says the DAP secretary-general’s resignation as transport minister has yet to take effect as Najib Razak has not started serving the balance of his jail sentence under house arrest.
Nov 7
08:23
HK RTHK English News state media
Hong Kong
Lawmakers call for cancel culture to hit bid-riggers
Lawmakers on Saturday voiced hope that a newly established joint task force can change the culture of the building maintenance and renovation industry by actively weeding out bad apples. They were speaking …
Nov 7
07:32
CN South China Morning Post
China
Malaysia’s king warns against challenging Najib’s house arrest
Malaysia’s king warned on Saturday that any attempt to ⁠challenge his order ⁠letting former prime minister Najib Razak go ⁠from jail to house arrest could amount to defying his decree, a day …
Nov 7
07:16
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
HK authorities nab another traveller from Malaysia with cocaine in shoes
The arrest on Wednesday follows several similar cases in recent months.
Nov 7
06:33
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
AGC insists it is not challenging Najib’s conditional pardon
The Attorney-General's Chambers says the issue it raised does not concern the validity or authority of the order for the conditional pardon.
Nov 7
05:51
PH GMA Network
Philippines
2 foreign fugitives nabbed over alleged links to large-scale fraud, illegal gambling ops
The Bureau of Immigration arrested two fugitives, a Taiwanese and a South Korean, in separate operations for their alleged involvement in large-scale fraud and illegal gambling operations.
Nov 7
05:45
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
AGC denies defying King’s pardon over Najib’s house arrest, seeks clarity on jail terms
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) has rejected allegations that it defied the King...
Nov 7
05:00
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Don Mueang drug checks with sniffer dogs target international flights
The ONCB and the airport's anti-drug task force picked passengers' bags at random on arriving and departing international flights, found nothing illegal and plan more checks. The story Don Mueang drug checks …
Nov 7
04:48
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
At least 56 Malaysians jailed in southern Thailand, 44 for drug offences, says consul-general
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — At least 56 Malaysians are serving prison sentences in southern Thailand, most for drug-rela...
Nov 7
04:42
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Two Cambodians among four individuals sanctioned by US over Prince Group links
The US Department of the Treasury has sanctioned four individuals, including two Cambodian nationals, and 41 entities for allegedly supporting the business network of Prince Group Transnational Criminal Organisation (TCO), which was …
Nov 7
02:23
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
LTAT launches five-year anti-corruption plan to safeguard military retirement funds
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) yesterday launched its Ethics, Transparency, Integrity an...
Nov 7
02:23
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Pope Leo begins South America tour with appeal for regional unity
Pope Leo XIV, who is 71 and underwent lung cancer surgery last month, will take part in dozens of events across three countries.
Nov 7
02:07
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
MACC looking for Toh Lean Seng, 53, to assist in money laundering investigation
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is seeking a local man to assist in a money...
Nov 7
02:00
CN South China Morning Post
China
Myanmar’s will to fight money laundering questioned as tougher curbs loom
Myanmar’s military-backed government may find its reluctance to address the international community’s concerns a greater obstacle to economic recovery than the threat of tougher international financial restrictions, according to analysts. The Financial …
Nov 7
00:00
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
From mud-slinging to ‘Dajjal’: our heartfelt gratitude to Hadi
As a vanguard of religious leadership, the PAS supremo has single-handedly elevated local political discourse into an apocalyptic battleground.
Nov 6
23:06
CN South China Morning Post
China
Cornell faculty vote no-confidence in leadership after gang rape case
Faculty members at Cornell University on Friday passed a no-confidence resolution against the elite college’s leadership over its handling of an alleged gang rape that has sparked outcry in the US. The …
Nov 6
16:22
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Impeach court admits VP’s financial records
THE Senate impeachment court has admitted financial, corporate, property and tax documents as well as the statement of assets, liabilities and net worth of Vice President Sara Duterte from 2007 to 2021 …
Nov 6
13:23
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
House arrest delay will disrespect royal order, says Asyraf
The Umno secretary-general questions the need for a delay as the fine had been paid, and says everyone should respect the king’s constitutional powers.
Nov 6
12:41
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
House arrest issue won’t affect BN-PN pact, says Takiyuddin
The PN secretary-general says all parties must respect the constitutional right of every person regarding pardons.
Nov 6
12:24
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Najib returns to Kajang Prison after AGC calls for house arrest deferment
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — A vehicle believed to be carrying former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak returned to K...
Nov 6
11:18
HK RTHK English News state media
Hong Kong
28 nabbed in first task force raid against bid-rigging
Authorities said on Friday that 28 people were arrested in an operation against a suspected triad-linked bid-rigging syndicate targeting building maintenance and renovation projects. Secretary for Security Chris Tang said it was …
Nov 6
10:59
CN South China Morning Post
China
Hong Kong authorities arrest 28 in crackdown on bid-rigging after Tai Po fire
Hong Kong authorities have cracked down on a bid-rigging syndicate and arrested 28 people, including directors of contractors and consultancy firms as well as some with triad backgrounds, in the first operation …
Nov 6
10:14
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
AGC suggests Najib’s house arrest be deferred
The Attorney-General’s Chambers wants a review of the conditional pardon and Order of Discharge as they involve 'complex legal questions'.
Nov 6
09:32
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Thailand approves plan to recruit 10,000 Sri Lankan workers amid labour shortages
BANGKOK – Thailand has approved plans to recruit workers from Sri Lanka to address labour shortages, with an initial target of 10,000 workers following a bilateral labour agreement signed earlier this year. …
Nov 6
09:21
PH GMA Network
Philippines
Ombudsman: 79 flood control-related cases filed in courts
The Office of the Ombudsman has filed with Philippine courts 79 criminal cases related to the multi-billion peso flood control corruption scandal, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said Friday.