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Oct 28
11:32
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Saifuddin: More stringent checks at KLIA to combat drug smuggling
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 28 — More stringent inspections are set to be implemented at the Kuala Lumpur International Airpo...
Oct 28
09:36
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
KL cops cripple 3 drug trafficking syndicates, 23 nabbed
Police also seized drugs estimated to be worth RM2.15 million in street value.
Oct 28
08:59
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
The Selangor royal aide who wasn’t: Man nabbed over RM1.42m car and property scam
SHAH ALAM, Oct 28 — Police have arrested a man suspected of being the mastermind behind a vehicle and property sal...
Oct 28
06:54
PH GMA Network
Philippines
PNP: 3 persons of interest in Laos-PH drug smuggling have yet to appear to authorities
Three persons of interest in the investigation into an alleged drug smuggling operation involving Laos and the Philippines have yet to appear before authorities, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Wednesday.
Oct 28
06:51
CN South China Morning Post
China
Malaysia still deep in 1MDB red as Najib heads home
Malaysia will still lose tens of billions of ringgit to the 1MDB scandal even after further overseas asset recoveries, its second finance minister said on Wednesday, as disgraced former prime minister Najib …
Oct 28
05:49
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Najib allowed to attend Federal Court hearing in bid to revive RM1.9m suit against former AG Tommy Thomas
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 28 — The Federal Court here today allowed Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s application to attend...
Oct 28
04:30
CN South China Morning Post
China
El Salvador deploys 1,000 troops to Haiti after gang ambush
El Salvador has sent about 1,000 troops to Haiti after four Salvadorean members of a UN-backed security mission went missing in a gang ambush on the outskirts of the capital on October …
Oct 28
04:10
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Thailand video news | Thai customs targets seven firms in e-waste smuggling and bribery probe, Khao San Road prepares for record-breaking Halloween celebration
In Thailand video news, Alex brings you the latest stories from across the country. New smuggling scandals emerge involving e-waste and ivory, while a Bangkok fortune teller faces accusations of fraud and …
Oct 28
03:32
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
US to grant Bolsonaro visa as he flees Brazil after election loss
The US state department said it would issue visas to Flavio Bolsonaro and his family, amid reports he had left Brazil despite a court order barring his exit.
Oct 28
03:12
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Swedish fugitive linked to 20 million baht scam caught on Koh Samui
A Swedish fugitive wanted for an alleged fraud operation involving more than 20 million baht and nine firearms has been arrested on Koh Samui in Surat Thani province after fleeing his home …
Oct 28
03:06
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
RM409mil frozen, seized in ‘corporate mafia’ probe, says Saifuddin
Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says no MACC officers are involved in the investigation or have been identified as individuals required to assist with the probe.
Oct 28
02:34
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Home Ministry reveals 2,097 police arrests since 2021, silent on Kajang crypto-robbery cops
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — More than 2,000 Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) personnel have been arrested since 2021 for na...
Oct 28
01:28
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
‘Corporate Mafia’ probe freezes over RM400m in assets, no MACC officers implicated, Home Ministry tells Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — Federal police have found no evidence linking Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) o...
Oct 27
22:48
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro flees to US after election loss
The son of jailed ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro faces a corruption and money-laundering investigation and is set to lose parliamentary immunity after his election defeat.
Oct 27
17:33
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Cambodia deports 52,000 foreigners in nine months, 18,400 tied to scams
The Kingdom deported 52,039 foreign nationals from 87 countries during the first nine months of this year, including 18,389 linked to online scam offences, as authorities intensified efforts to combat transnational crime …
Oct 27
16:18
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Dizon cites reforms at DPWH as he exits
OUTGOING Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon on Tuesday reported to the public that the agency under his watch has blacklisted or suspended 29 contractors and removed more …
Oct 27
16:05
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
PH eyes closer defense ties with Cambodia
THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) discussed closer defense cooperation against emerging regional threats.​AFP Vice Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Rommel Roldan represented the …
Oct 27
12:15
CN CGTN state media
China
Full, rigorous party self-governance: How the CPC stays accountable
In 2012, the Communist Party of China (CPC) introduced a set of rules governing officials' conduct. The document was just over 600 Chinese characters long, and its provisions might have sounded trivial: …
Oct 27
12:04
CN South China Morning Post
China
Hong Kong beautician gets 4 years for selling friends to Myanmar scam hub
A Hong Kong beautician has been sentenced to four years in jail for tricking two friends into forced labour and confinement in Myanmar’s notorious “KK Park” scam farm, with a judge slamming …
Oct 27
12:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Top court issues additional arrest warrant for jailed ex-first lady
The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a new arrest warrant for jailed former first lady Kim Keon Hee to keep her in custody for two more months, citing the risk of fleeing …
Oct 27
11:12
TL Tatoli state media
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste, São Tomé and Príncipe call for stronger cooperation against online fraud
DÍLI, 28 October 2026 (TATOLI) – Timor-Leste and São Tomé and Príncipe have called for stronger international judicial cooperation to combat online fraud, human trafficking linked to cybercrime and other forms of …
Oct 27
11:06
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Saifuddin Nasution: RM14.3m returned to online scam victims, RM100.9m losses prevented
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — The National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) has recovered and returned RM14.3 million to onlin...
Oct 27
10:25
CN South China Morning Post
China
US ends Pacific visa waiver over birth tourism, people smuggling allegations
Washington has suspended visa-free entry for Chinese visitors to the Northern Mariana Islands amid allegations of birth tourism and people smuggling in the US territory. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced …
Oct 27
09:31
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
QR-based immigration system set for January rollout, says minister
Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says 1.5 million users have registered to use the MyNIISe system as of Oct 13.
Oct 27
09:26
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
Indonesia and stronger responses to transnational crime
When security threats cross national borders, successful responses depend not only on each country's preparedness ...
Oct 27
08:49
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Haniff questions ‘silence’ over Perda chairman’s graft charges
The former Perda chairman says Shaik Hussein Mydin should be placed on leave.
Oct 27
08:12
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Over 3 tonnes of elephant tusks, ivory seized at Laem Chabang port
Thai Customs have seized more than 3.1 tonnes of elephant tusks and ivory fragments hidden inside hollowed-out timber shipped from Zambia to Laem Chabang Port. The seized products were valued at approximately …
Oct 27
06:27
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Sara Duterte's defense team dared to dispute bank records
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives' prosecution panel on Tuesday challenged Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team to produce a witness who could dispute bank records cited in the impeachment proceedings, …
Oct 27
06:21
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Quiboloy co-accused named as FBI Most Wanted by Anti-Trafficking Bureau
MANILA, Philippines — The Anti-Trafficking Bureau reminded the public that an administrator of the Apollo Quiboloy-led Kingdom of Jesus Christ was still wanted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the United …
Oct 27
06:09
HK RTHK English News state media
Hong Kong
Three nabbed in wounding case linked to illegal fuel
Police said they have arrested three men for allegedly conspiring to wound with intent in a case that might involve illicit fuel activity. Officers were alerted by staff at Tseung Kwan O …
Oct 27
06:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Seoul, Tokyo form united front against counterfeiters, drug traffickers
As K-pop, Korean cosmetics and fashion continue to capture global consumers, a darker shadow industry has grown alongside them: counterfeiters pumping out fake Korean goods, and international smuggling syndicates attempting to move …
Oct 27
06:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Top court to hold hearing on new arrest warrant for jailed ex-first lady
The Supreme Court was scheduled to hold a hearing Tuesday to decide whether to issue a new arrest warrant for jailed former first lady Kim Keon Hee to continue to keep her …
Oct 27
05:17
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
Minister Yusril says UNCAC covers corruption beyond bribery
Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra told ...
Oct 27
04:51
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
President Prabowo seeks review of Indonesia's corruption definition
President Prabowo Subianto has called for an in-depth review of Indonesia's definition of corruption to ensure it ...
Oct 27
04:22
TL Tatoli state media
Timor-Leste
PM Gusmão urges stronger international cooperation to combat online fraud and transnational crime
DÍLI, 27 October 2026 (TATOLI) – Timor-Leste Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão has called for stronger international judicial cooperation to combat online fraud and other forms of transnational crime, warning that …
Oct 27
02:13
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
Indonesia reviews Anti-Corruption Law to align with UNCAC
The Indonesian government reviews potential revisions to the Anti-Corruption Law to harmonize domestic legislation with ...
Oct 27
01:41
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
PH, Cambodia boost defense ties amid regional security threats
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) discussed information sharing and closer defense cooperation as the two Southeast Asian countries seek to …
Oct 27
00:31
TL Tatoli state media
Timor-Leste
CPLP justice ministers discuss joint action against transnational organized crime
DÍLI, 27 October 2026 (TATOLI) — Justice ministers from Portuguese-speaking countries are meeting in Díli to strengthen cross-border judicial cooperation and develop coordinated strategies to tackle transnational organized crime, digital fraud and …
Oct 26
23:00
CN South China Morning Post
China
Evening sessions urged as fraud, money-laundering cases pack Hong Kong courts
The long wait for criminal cases to be heard in Hong Kong’s courts could persist because of a surge in fraud and money laundering litigation, the judiciary has warned, as the Law …
Oct 26
21:28
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Serbian student movement eyes power after election triumph
The election result that forced right-wing leader Aleksandar Vucic to concede defeat will be closely watched across Europe amid a wave of youth-led demonstrations.