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Nov 6
09:18
MY Free Malaysia Today
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.
Nov 6
08:31
TH The Thaiger
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 …
Nov 6
08:23
MY Malay Mail
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...
Nov 6
07:25
CN South China Morning Post
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 …
Nov 6
07:19
MY Free Malaysia Today
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.
Nov 6
06:57
CN South China Morning Post
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 …
Nov 6
06:47
TH Khaosod English
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
MY Free Malaysia Today
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.
Nov 6
04:56
MY Free Malaysia Today
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
MY Free Malaysia Today
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.
Nov 6
02:37
MY Malay Mail
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...
Nov 6
02:37
KR The Korea Herald
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 …
Nov 6
02:00
MY Malay Mail
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...
Nov 6
01:50
CN CGTN state media
China
China passes law to prevent, punish cross-border corruption
China passes law to prevent, punish cross-border corruption
Nov 6
01:35
MY Malay Mail
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...
Nov 6
01:30
MY Free Malaysia Today
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?
Nov 6
01:00
CN South China Morning Post
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 …
Nov 5
22:05
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
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 …
Nov 5
17:37
KH Khmer Times
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 …
Nov 5
16:13
PH The Manila Times
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 …
Nov 5
16:05
PH The Manila Times
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 …
Nov 5
15:49
MY Free Malaysia Today
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.
Nov 5
12:42
MY Free Malaysia Today
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.
Nov 5
12:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
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 …
Nov 5
08:38
TH Khaosod English
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 …
Nov 5
07:55
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Govt expands Sabah sea surveillance system to plug maritime monitoring gaps
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — The government has approved the expansion of the Sabah Sea Surveillance System (...
Nov 5
07:10
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Two Thai nationals face death penalty for allegedly killing MMEA officer in Sungai Padang
KANGAR, Nov 5 — Two Thai nationals were charged at the Magistrate’s Court here today with the murder of a Ma...
Nov 5
07:08
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Former beauty queen and her husband under investigation for charity fraud
Police froze bank accounts holding about 60 million baht as part of an investigation into alleged fraud involving the Ongkorn Tham Dee Foundation, the charity run by former beauty queen Panadda “Boom” …
Nov 5
06:50
CN South China Morning Post
China
Ex-Politburo member Ma Xingrui’s corruption charges extend to end of last century
Former Politburo member and Xinjiang Communist Party chief Ma Xingrui has been indicted on bribery charges dating back to the late 1990s, Chinese state media reported on Thursday. As one of the …
Nov 5
06:14
KP NK Pro
North Korea
Uptick in North Korean ships at Russian port suggests coal smuggling scheme
Multiple North Korean cargo ships have mysteriously sailed near a coal terminal in the Russian Far East over the past month, an NK Pro investigation has found, likely pointing to an illicit …
Nov 5
06:11
CN The Guardian China
China
‘I worry people will forget Hong Kong’: Joshua Wong laments city’s fate from inside maximum security prison
Exclusive: pro-democracy activist’s prison letters reveal fascination with AI, brushes with Triads and an appetite for booksHong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison in national security case …
Nov 5
00:02
KR Daily NK
South Korea
South Korean goods shut out of Hyesan customs trade
Chinese goods are pouring into North Korea through the customs office in Hyesan this November 2026, yet traders who built their businesses on South Korean goods have little to celebrate. Tough inspections …
Nov 4
22:45
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Serbia detains police officers over alleged use of force against protesters
Anti-corruption protests swept across the country in 2025 and 2026, ultimately resulting in the ouster of the populist Serbian Progressive Party.
Nov 4
22:21
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Aid must strengthen democracy in Myanmar, not the junta
Guest contributor Khin Ohmar During the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok in October, I took part in a Myanmar civil society delegation that engaged senior officials from the World Bank, raising …
Nov 4
21:39
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
US sanctions Indian companies over alleged maritime fraud aiding Iran
The US Treasury accuses Indian nationals of running a 'vast criminal network' that helps Iranian vessels sail under false flags and with fake maritime certifications.
Nov 4
17:39
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
‘Odyssey’ saga puts Kingdom’s humanitarian image to the test
The departure of the Villa Vie Odyssey sans passengers from Cambodia brought a new dimension to the controversy surrounding the stranded residential cruise ship, with analysts questioning international media coverage that linked …
Nov 4
16:20
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
‘VP defense team has no defense vs bank records’
THE defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte is “defenseless,” a member of the House prosecution team said on Wednesday.Trial spokesman and former Surigao del Norte representative Robert Ace Barbers made the …
Nov 4
16:12
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Corruption top concern of Filipinos — survey
FIGHTING corruption, including the flood control scandal, has overtaken high prices of basic goods as the top issue Filipinos want the government to address, a nationwide survey conducted in October showed.The National …
Nov 4
16:03
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
BOC seizes P99.4M ketamine at Clark Airport
COFFEE equipment and cleaning powder turned out to be cover for nearly 20 kilos of ketamine worth P99.4 million in the latest drug-smuggling attempt foiled by Customs authorities at the Clark International …
Nov 4
16:02
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
BI stops 2 Filipinos headed for conflict zones abroad
IMMIGRATION officers prevented two Filipino men from leaving the country after discovering they were targeted by suspicious recruitment schemes offering significant payments and high salaries for employment in conflict-stricken areas abroad.Bureau of …