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Headlines from the outlets of the region and the specialist cyber press, newest first, one row per story. Headlines in other languages are machine-translated into English; the mark after them gives the language, and the original is underneath. The last 30 days unless you set dates. How translation and stories work · Which outlets, by country
121–160 of 594 articles
Group by story · Times in UTC| Nov 7 02:23 |
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.
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| Nov 7 02:07 |
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...
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| Nov 7 02:00 |
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 …
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| Nov 7 00:00 |
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.
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| Nov 6 23:06 |
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 …
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| Nov 6 16:22 |
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 …
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| Nov 6 13:23 |
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.
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| Nov 6 12:41 |
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.
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| Nov 6 12:24 |
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...
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| Nov 6 11:18 |
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 …
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| Nov 6 10:59 |
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 …
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| Nov 6 10:14 |
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'.
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| Nov 6 09:32 |
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. …
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| Nov 6 09:21 |
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.
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| Nov 6 09:18 |
Malaysia |
Loke’s resignation as transport minister to take effect ‘once Najib enters house’
Loke Siew Fook tendered his resignation in September after former prime minister Najib Razak was granted a conditional pardon.
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| Nov 6 08:31 |
Thailand |
Thai children under 18 must show birth certificates to leave Thailand
The Immigration Bureau says adults flying out with Thai children under 18 must prove their relationship, after officers refused 32 departures between July and October. The story Thai children under 18 must …
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| Nov 6 08:23 |
Malaysia |
PM disagrees with Umno’s RM50m fine payment for Najib, but respects legal process
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed disagreement with Umno’s decisio...
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| Nov 6 07:25 |
China |
Ex-Miss Thailand arrested over claims charity donations funded luxury lifestyle
A former Miss Thailand and well-known social activist was arrested on Friday alongside her husband, accused of siphoning off money from her charity to buy luxury homes as police examine an estimated …
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| Nov 6 07:19 |
Malaysia |
Anwar disagrees with Umno paying RM50mil fine for Najib
Umno today settled Najib Razak’s RM50 million fine through funds raised from a donation drive launched in September.
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| Nov 6 06:57 |
China |
The new anti-corruption law arming Beijing with wide global enforcement powers
China’s top legislature has passed a landmark law targeting cross-border corruption, equipping Beijing with expansive new tools to pursue illicit offshore assets while countering foreign attempts to investigate wrongdoing in China. The …
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| Nov 6 06:47 |
Thailand |
Lured into an online scam network, an African man spent almost a year in Cambodia trying to go home
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — The 33-year-old man, lured to Cambodia with the offer of a receptionist job, endured daily beatings for a month, locked in a dark room somewhere in the …
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| Nov 6 06:41 |
Malaysia |
Audit donations raised to pay Najib’s fine, says Pua
DAP's former Damansara MP says this is to ensure that the funds collected are legitimate, and not laundered.
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| Nov 6 04:56 |
Malaysia |
Umno settles Najib’s RM50mil fine
Former prime minister will now serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest.
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| Nov 6 04:22 |
Malaysia |
Prosecution’s appeal in Rosmah’s fresh evidence bid still pending, court told
The appeal is against a Court of Appeal decision allowing Rosmah Mansor to adduce evidence to show that a witness testified under pressure from the prosecution.
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| Nov 6 02:55 |
Malaysia |
Rosmah dismisses report of RM50mil fine payment for Najib
The former prime minister's wife says the media run stories only to retract them later.
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| Nov 6 02:37 |
Malaysia |
Overseas scammers targeting Malaysians can now face action, says Bukit Aman CCID
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have welcomed the government’s move to strengthen the...
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| Nov 6 02:37 |
South Korea |
Pyongyang accuses US of political manipulation over anti-money laundering blacklist
North Korea on Friday again accused the US and the international community of pursuing a political agenda against Pyongyang, denouncing a decision by the global anti-money laundering watchdog to keep the country …
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| Nov 6 02:00 |
Malaysia |
Seven arrested as external syndicate behind pilot drug smuggling, no KLIA insiders involved
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — Police are investigating whether there was internal involvement at KLIA after a Malaysian pi...
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| Nov 6 01:50 |
China |
China passes law to prevent, punish cross-border corruption
China passes law to prevent, punish cross-border corruption
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| Nov 6 01:35 |
Malaysia |
KLIA to get AI body scanners, K9 relocation under new 17-point security plan to curb drug smuggling
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — The government has approved a phased security enhancement plan for Kuala Lumpur Internationa...
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| Nov 6 01:30 |
Malaysia |
Does the end justify the means in the Tabung Haji saga?
Do we need to keep investors happy or is there more to it?
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| Nov 6 01:00 |
China |
China’s new PLA theatre chiefs identified as anti-corruption drive clears ranks
Beijing has hinted at the new leadership line-up in its military theatre commands, with fresh faces emerging during last week’s party conclave in the seating area reserved for key commanders, filling vacancies …
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| Nov 5 22:05 |
Myanmar |
Japan denies seeking Myanmar’s removal from FATF blacklist
Japan’s Ministry of Finance has denied pushing for Myanmar to be removed from a global financial watchdog’s blacklist after Reuters reported last week that it was among countries supporting the removal. Myanmar …
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| Nov 5 17:37 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia seeks stronger Mekong-Lancang partnership
Cambodia has outlined five priorities for Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC), calling for connectivity, economic integration, climate resilience and efforts to combat transnational crime. The post Cambodia seeks stronger Mekong-Lancang partnership appeared first on …
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| Nov 5 16:13 |
Philippines |
‘Leave no room for corruption’
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday urged local chief executives to leave “no room for corruption” in the use of the government’s disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction assistance program (DRRAP) funds for local …
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| Nov 5 16:05 |
Philippines |
Authorities raid illegal Caloocan lotto outlet
THE Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) and the National Bureau of Investigation raided a lotto outlet on Camarin Road, Caloocan City, on Wednesday for allegedly running an illegal numbers game.“The PCSO maintains …
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| Nov 5 15:49 |
Malaysia |
S’wak recorded RM385mil in losses to online scams since 2022, says Saifuddin
The home minister says non-existent investment scams accounted for the biggest losses at RM165.09 million.
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| Nov 5 12:42 |
Malaysia |
Trump faces new political reality as Democrats vow investigations
Democrats have vowed to investigate US president Donald Trump and his administration, with the incoming majority focusing on accountability and affordability.
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| Nov 5 12:01 |
Philippines |
Marcos warns LGUs against corruption in P8.6-B disaster funds
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday warned local government units (LGUs) against corruption in the use of P8.6 billion in disaster funds, saying those who profit from the suffering …
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| Nov 5 08:38 |
Thailand |
From Miss Thailand to fraud suspect: Charity scandal rocks Thailand
BANGKOK – A former Thai beauty queen who became one of the country’s most prominent charity figures is facing arrest after a court issued warrants for her and her husband over allegations …
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