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Nov 3
08:48
HK RTHK English News state media
Hong Kong
'Joint task force to target bid-rigging early'
Secretary for Security Chris Tang on Tuesday said officers from an interdepartmental task force on combating bid-rigging in building maintenance and renovation projects would proactively look for clues to prevent such activities. …
Nov 3
05:52
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Anwar: Malaysia needs better tech to counter increasingly sophisticated drug smuggling
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — The increasingly sophisticated methods used in drug smuggling require more advanced det...
Nov 3
05:51
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Lacson: Due process does not mean shielding Bato from ICC trial
MANILA, Philippines — Due process for Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa does not mean shielding him from facing trial before the International Criminal Court (ICC), Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said Tuesday, stressing …
Nov 3
04:52
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Saravanan’s RM1.1m corruption trial set to begin March 2027
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — The Sessions Court today set trial dates between March and August next year for former human...
Nov 3
04:09
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Saravanan’s foreign worker quota corruption trial set for March
The defence has been ordered to file its statement of defence by Jan 15, 2027.
Nov 3
03:07
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
No new extradition request for Zakir Naik, says Saifuddin
Home minister says Malaysia remains opposed to extraditing the controversial preacher to India.
Nov 3
02:00
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Home Ministry: Putrajaya open to RCI on ‘corporate mafia’ claims if solid grounds established
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — The federal government has not dismissed the possibility of convening a Royal Commission of...
Nov 3
01:00
CN South China Morning Post
China
China’s Communist Party plenum targets passive ‘nice’ guys in anti-corruption push
China’s ruling Communist Party has pledged to target “old nice persons” within its ranks as it steps up its anti-corruption drive ahead of a major leadership reshuffle next year. Rendered in Chinese …
Nov 3
00:48
CN CGTN state media
China
China mulls draft law to combat cross-border corruption
China's top legislature began deliberating a draft law on combating cross-border corruption, which includes a provision on promoting the building of a fair and equitable global anti-corruption governance system.
Nov 3
00:33
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
In Dewan Rakyat today: Pipeline project recovery, airport smuggling and delayed projects under scrutiny
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — Efforts to recover payments made for the Trans-Sabah Gas Pipeline (TSGP) and Mult...
Nov 2
22:36
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
KNU accuses military of targeting supply routes; Japan wants Myanmar removed from FATF blacklist
KNU accuses military of targeting Thai supply routes The Karen National Union (KNU) stated that dual airstrikes carried out on Saturday by the Burma Air Force on its base in Karen State’s …
Nov 2
22:01
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
US strategy links Myanmar peace talks to rare-earth access
Washington aims to use peace diplomacy in Myanmar as a way to ‌expand U.S. influence and potentially gain access to the country’s rare-earth deposits, according to a recently published State Department strategy …
Nov 2
21:00
JP Japan Today
Japan
Powerful Haitian gang leader writes to U.N. seeking dialogue as clashes intensify
One of Haiti’s most powerful gang leaders has written the U.N. Secretary General and requested that the organization deploy a delegation to Haiti for dialogue and mediation amid…
Nov 2
17:33
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Cambodia, France join forces against online scams
Cambodia and France have agreed to deepen cooperation in combating transnational crime, particularly online scams, through intelligence sharing, joint investigative support and law enforcement capacity building, a senior Cambodian official said. The …
Nov 2
17:28
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Takeo district deputy police chief arrested over drug trafficking
A deputy police chief in Takeo province’s Angkor Borey district has been arrested over alleged involvement in drug trafficking and sent to Takeo Provincial Court for legal proceedings, a provincial police official …
Nov 2
16:15
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Senate majority united in purging budget
THE Senate majority bloc is united in stripping the proposed P7.2 trillion 2027 national budget of questionable and corruption-prone allocations, including projects inserted by lawmakers without proper vetting, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said.In …
Nov 2
16:07
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
PH joins Asian countries, US in fight vs online scams
THE Philippines has joined eight other Asia-Pacific countries and the United States in strengthening cross-border law enforcement cooperation against online scams, fraudulent recruitment, and other transnational crimes.Rendel Ryan Sy, acting chief of …
Nov 2
15:58
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Binance clients pull US$4.7bil after hack as crypto world studies fallout
The exchange says net outflows amounted to around 3% of assets on the platform, a relatively modest figure that analysts suggest customer confidence has largely held up.
Nov 2
14:00
Google Threat Intelligence
International cyber press
Shutting the Door on the XCPE Botnet
Introduction Last week, Google and industry partners dismantled the XCPE backdoor which enrolled more than 1.3 million set-top boxes into a botnet. We assess with high confidence that the backdoor and botnet …
Nov 2
12:49
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
No racial, gang-related elements in Desa Tun Razak brawl, say cops
Cheras police chief Rosdi Daud says the incident arose from a business turf dispute, but investigations are ongoing.
Nov 2
11:55
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Investment, love and job scams: Nine locals among 141 arrested as Penang police bust 14 online call centres
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 2 — Penang police arrested 141 individuals, including nine locals, in 14 raids on call centres su...
Nov 2
11:48
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Police rule out racial, gang links in Desa Tun Razak clash; seek 15 more suspects
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 — Police have ruled out racial and gang-related elements in an altercation involving a group o...
Nov 2
11:46
HK HK Free Press
Hong Kong
Chinese Communist Party outlines closer scrutiny of officials
The Chinese Communist Party is set to tighten oversight of its officials by scrutinising their assets and online activities, according to a party document released on Sunday. The document from the CCP’s …
Nov 2
11:28
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Penang cops bust 14 online scam call centres, arrest 141
Penang police chief Dennis Lim says the syndicates used the island as a base to target victims mainly overseas, including in China, Japan, the US, Brazil and Hong Kong.
Nov 2
09:36
PH GMA Network
Philippines
BI nabs alleged JP Dragon crime syndicate leader in Cabanatuan
A Japanese fugitive, reportedly among the leaders of the transnational criminal syndicate JP Dragon, was arrested during an operation in Cabanatuan City on October 31, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Sunday.
Nov 2
08:48
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
No discussions yet on Shuhaily’s successor at AKPS, says Saifuddin
The home minister says procedures must be followed for civil servants facing investigations and criminal charges.
Nov 2
06:52
CN South China Morning Post
China
China’s fifth plenum: everything you need to know from the war on corruption to promotions
We have put together stories from our coverage of China’s fifth plenum. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Unwritten rules’ become newest target in …
Nov 2
05:43
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Anutin: No return to normal ties with Cambodia for now
BANGKOK – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said Thailand has no plans to reopen border crossings with Cambodia or restore bilateral relations to their previous level until key issues involving territorial disputes, transnational …
Nov 2
05:12
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Police arrest 282 in nationwide crackdown on online gambling and illegal lotteries
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 — Police arrested 282 people and seized RM32,149 in cash during a nationwide crackdown on onli...
Nov 2
04:13
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Thailand video news | Thailand probes 19 companies following Rabbi Kantor’s citizenship revocation, Thailand plans 100-baht travel vouchers for residents, including foreigners
In Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover the latest stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. A prominent rabbi comes under scrutiny as 19 companies face investigation amid a citizenship revocation …
Nov 1
21:41
JP Japan Today
Japan
Israeli officials say elections won't be undermined, and suspects in bribery case are freed
Israeli police on Sunday released two of three suspects in a case of alleged voter bribery, weakening efforts by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party to discredit last…
Nov 1
17:40
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Cambodia secures $12.8m in defrauded funds amid international scrutiny
Cambodia’s effort to restore its reputation from online scam hub allegations gained momentum last week with the freezing of over $12 million from a scam operation, which analysts praised as a significant …
Nov 1
16:43
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
Komnas HAM urges synergy to fight online scam-linked trafficking
Indonesia's National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) has called for stronger coordination among ministries and ...
Nov 1
16:06
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
House prosecution: Defense could shorten impeach trial
THE impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte could be over before the end of November if the defense team limits its presentation of evidence to 10 trial days, House lead prosecutor …
Nov 1
16:04
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Chinese Communist Party outlines closer scrutiny of officials
A Central Committee resolution said the party would also combat corruption involving virtual currencies and blockchain.
Nov 1
16:00
PH PhilStar Global
Philippines
Thai woman gets life for drug smuggling
A Pasay court has sentenced a Thai woman to life in prison for smuggling 13.16 kilos of cannabis worth P18.43 million in 2024.
Nov 1
13:49
CN CGTN state media
China
How China fights corruption and prevents the abuse of power
How China fights corruption and prevents the abuse of power
Nov 1
09:57
CN CGTN state media
China
What China's approach to Party governance means for global governance
The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) provides an important window for the international community to understand the CPC's approach to Party governance and China's governance model.
Nov 1
07:04
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Thailand-Cambodia border to stay shut until demands met
Thailand will not reopen its border crossings with Cambodia until key security and territorial concerns are addressed, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed yesterday, October 31. Speaking on the third episode of his …
Nov 1
06:44
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Najib yet to pay RM50mil fine for house arrest, says AG
Dusuki Mokhtar confirms that the former prime minister will remain in prison until the fine is settled.