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Oct 29
23:15
JP The Japan Times
Japan
A charismatic outsider is reborn in ‘Ryuji’
Nobuo Mizuta sits down with The Japan Times to talk about the genesis of his remake of yakuza classic "Ryuji."
Oct 29
23:01
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Trump hardens stance on Brazil election ‘disgrace’
The US president declined to say whether he recognised leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's victory over right-wing ally Flavio Bolsonaro.
Oct 29
17:27
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
US-Cambodia op nets fishing boat trafficking drugs off Koh Kong
Cambodian anti-drug police, working with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, seized nearly a tonne of methamphetamine in a major maritime drug trafficking case, arresting eight suspects, off Koh Kong province. The …
Oct 29
16:30
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
‘Income status upgrade must mean better lives for Pinoys’
THE government cannot consider itself economically successful simply by moving the country into a higher income bracket if millions of Filipinos are still struggling, Budget Secretary Kim Robert de Leon said on …
Oct 29
16:29
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
AMLC secures forfeiture of P3.12M in bribe case
THE Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has secured the forfeiture of P3.12 million linked to alleged corruption involving an attempt to prevent a lawmaker from investigating government projects.In a statement on Thursday, AMLC …
Oct 29
16:16
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Lopez vows to continue anti-corruption drive
PUBLIC Works Secretary Giovanni Lopez said anti-corruption reforms would continue under his watch to restore public confidence in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).​Lopez said he would make sure the …
Oct 29
15:06
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Malaysian chef nabbed in Mauritius for trafficking cannabis
The 17.88kg of cannabis was reportedly found in his luggage at the airport.
Oct 29
14:30
CN CGTN state media
China
Communique of the Fifth Plenary Session of 20th CPC Central Committee
The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China concluded its fifth plenary session on Thursday in Beijing with a communique issued.
Oct 29
13:44
IN The Diplomat India
India
A Judicial Challenge to India’s Paternalistic Anti-trafficking Framework
The Supreme Court distinguishes trafficking from voluntary adult sex work, but legislative reform and effective implementation remain essential to protect dignity and autonomy.
Oct 29
12:56
CN South China Morning Post
China
Bid-rigging in renovation projects to be criminalised under law against triads
The Hong Kong government is set to criminalise bid-rigging in building maintenance projects under laws covering triad and corruption offences and allow authorities to take criminal or civil action against such conduct, …
Oct 29
12:49
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Online scam syndicate raking in RM6mil in 2 months busted
Immigration director-general Zakaria Shaaban says 64 foreigners were detained in a two-day operation.
Oct 29
12:09
CN CGTN state media
China
How does China combat corruption?
How does China combat corruption?
Oct 29
12:02
SG Mothership
Singapore
2 S'porean men charged in Thailand for allegedly recruiting Thai women for prostitution in S'pore
They are part of a group of five individuals who are suspected of being involved in an online prostitution network.
Oct 29
11:32
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
MCMC reviewing need for tighter rules on Roblox, video games
Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil says MCMC is studying online gaming trends and associated risks, including user-to-user interactions, in-game content and safety measures implemented by platform providers.
Oct 29
11:22
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
China adopts measures to tighten discipline in Communist Party
The fifth plenum of the Central Committee adopted a decision on 'advancing full and rigorous governance of the party', which includes reducing corruption among cadres.
Oct 29
10:56
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Former Pahang water firm procurement manager begins three-year jail term after losing bribery appeal
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 29 — The Court of Appeal today upheld the three-year jail sentence and RM239,500 fine imposed on a...
Oct 29
10:37
CN CGTN state media
China
CPC plenum concludes, adopting resolution on persevering with full, rigorous Party self-governance
The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) held its fifth plenary session from Monday to Thursday in Beijing, adopting a resolution on persevering with full and rigorous Party …
Oct 29
10:30
HK HK Free Press
Hong Kong
Tai Po fire: Hong Kong gov’t to set up company to assist owners with building renovations, criminalise bid-rigging
The Hong Kong government will set up a company to provide property owners with building renovations support, authorities have said, as part of reforms announced following the release of an investigation report …
Oct 29
09:57
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Thai police nab two Chinese men wanted for smuggling, illegal business
Thai immigration police have detained two Chinese nationals wanted on separate arrest warrants in China, one over alleged illegal business operations and the other over smuggling prohibited goods. Both are expected to …
Oct 29
09:48
CN South China Morning Post
China
China promotes General Zhang Shengmin, a key player in PLA anti-graft drive, to Politburo
Beijing has promoted General Zhang Shengmin, the key player in the recent anti-corruption campaign that has cut deep into the military’s top leadership, to its top decision-making body, the Politburo. Zhang, who …
Oct 29
09:13
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
MCMC reviewing need for further regulations on online games, including Roblox, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is reviewing the need for fur...
Oct 29
08:29
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
AMLC secures forfeiture of P3.12M 'bribe' for lawmaker investigating govt projects
MANILA, Philippines — The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has secured the forfeiture of P3.12 million linked to alleged corruption involving an attempt to prevent a lawmaker from investigating government projects.In a statement …
Oct 29
08:16
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Court of Appeal allows lawyer Rosli Dahlan to challenge police, prosecution seizure of four ASNB accounts
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 29 — The Court of Appeal today granted lawyer Rosli Dahlan leave to commence a judicial review chal...
Oct 29
08:11
HK RTHK English News state media
Hong Kong
Govt departments share blame for Wang Fuk fire
An independent committee looking into the Wang Fuk Court fire on Thursday concluded that government regulators must share responsibility for the high death toll in the Wang Fuk Court fire, finding that …
Oct 29
07:32
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Expert says China’s party governance offers lessons in accountability, anti-corruption
China’s approach to Communist Party governance under President Xi Jinping highlights the importance of political discipline, institutional accountability and anti-corruption measures in advancing national development and improving public services, according to the …
Oct 29
05:13
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Human traffickers using drones, social media to avoid detection, says GOF
GOF Southeast Brigade commander Ahmad Radzi Hussain says syndicates also use social media for this purpose and regularly change their routes.
Oct 29
04:58
CN South China Morning Post
China
Hong Kong teen jailed for 8 years for acid attack on Singaporean tourist
A Hong Kong court has sentenced a teenager with triad links to eight years in prison for splashing corrosive liquid on a Singaporean tourist last year in return for a promised payment …
Oct 29
04:57
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Appeals court allows lawyer to challenge police, govt seizure of ASNB accounts
Court of Appeal rules that Rosli Dahlan’s case against the authorities cannot fairly be characterised as frivolous or vexatious.
Oct 29
03:53
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Police arrest 5 in network sending Thai women to Singapore for sex work
A Singaporean man has admitted to Thai police that he had been sending Thai women to Singapore to sell sex since 2019, using Telegram, LINE and WhatsApp to reach customers and a …
Oct 29
03:44
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
El Salvador to send over 2,000 soldiers to Haiti for rescue mission
The deployment also aims to support anti-gang operations as Haiti postpones presidential elections again amid insecurity.
Oct 29
02:50
CN South China Morning Post
China
Thailand moves to seize US$1 billion in scam assets from money laundering group
Thai authorities have vowed to seize more than US$1 billion in assets from a group accused of laundering proceeds from Southeast Asia-based scam syndicates. A criminal court issued arrest warrants on Tuesday …
Oct 29
01:48
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Lopez vows to cement anti-corruption reforms, restore public confidence after flood control scandal
MANILA, Philippines — Public Works Secretary Giovanni Lopez on Thursday pledged to cement anti-corruption reforms by institutionalizing them and restoring public confidence in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).Lopez, at …
Oct 28
22:59
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Bolsonaro claims he is Brazil’s true leader after fleeing to US
Flavio Bolsonaro left for the US despite an order to surrender his passports, as he faces corruption and money-laundering investigations in Brazil.
Oct 28
22:44
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
92-year-old US judge handling Maduro case dies
Questions had been raised about whether Alvin Hellerstein was the right justice to preside over what could be a prolonged trial for deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro.
Oct 28
16:02
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
BI warns of Malaysia fake job scheme
THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) said three Filipinos bound for Malaysia were intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport after being found to have no legitimate job offer in the country.​The three, …
Oct 28
13:15
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
170,000 scam-related content removed by MCMC
Deputy communications minister Teo Nie Ching says the figure highlights the mounting scale of online fraud and the need for continuous enforcement.
Oct 28
12:34
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
‘We fled persecution’: Myanmar workers appeal to Thailand for protection
A Myanmar migrant workers’ organisation in Thailand has urged the Thai government to ease documentation requirements and provide humanitarian protection, alleging that Myanmar’s military authorities require workers to pay advance income tax …
Oct 28
12:28
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Plane reportedly carrying Brazil’s Bolsonaro departs Ecuador
Brazil’s defeated presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro boarded a flight with his family, but his final destination remains unknown.
Oct 28
12:02
SG Mothership
Singapore
S'porean man, 28, allegedly involved in gang-rape of girl, then 16, at Admiralty Park toilet: Witness admits to lying in court to protect him
He faces a charge of sexual assault by penetration and another charge for criminal trespass.
Oct 28
12:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
PNP taps AMLC to probe finances tied to Laos drug shipment
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has tapped the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to investigate the finances linked to the 521-kilogram shabu (methamphetamine) shipment intercepted in Laos, amid indications that …