Village residents in Malaysia’s Sepang, Klang shocked at abuse allegations against welfare centres
It has been reported that some of the children were allegedly sodomised, forced to perform sexual acts and also physically abused.
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Foreigners who allegedly helped dismissed Philippine mayor Alice Guo abroad, cohorts revealed
No further details have been disclosed about the identity of this foreign individual, except for the following: he is the "boss of all bosses" of offshore gaming operators in the…
Medical board doctor’s ‘note of dissent’
In the alleged note of dissent, Rina Das, the doctor, had said that she was against carrying out the inquest of the body after 4 PM in accordance with an order allegedly issued by…
Qualified trafficking vs Philippine pastor Quiboloy: An explainer
The most serious criminal case filed against Apollo Quiboloy was qualified human trafficking, a nonbailable offence.
Houses of horror: Kids sodomised, burnt, forced to sexually abuse others in Malaysian welfare homes
According to Inspector-General of Police Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, this was only the tip of the iceberg of the horrific abuses the children were…
Civil society organisation urges freezing assets laundered by ex- Bangladeshi officials
The process to recover those assets should begin quickly so that the funds can help Bangladesh build a more transparent, accountable, democratic and inclusive future.
Defence department opposes motion for military custody of Philippine preacher accused of sex trafficking
“The allegations against the accused are heinous crimes that are within our civilian courts. The custody of the accused should remain with law enforcement agencies and not the…
Alice Guo escape prompts Philippine Coast Guard review of pre-departure rules
The dismissed mayor confirmed leaving for Malaysia via yacht in July.
South Korea sees spike in confiscation of illegal drugs
Methamphetamine comprised more than half of the confiscated drugs at 438 kilograms, while ketamine and marijuana accounted for 172 kilograms and 143 kilograms, respectively. Some…
Singaporean who incurred gambling debt ordered to repay Australian casino $33.6m
Star Entertainment Queensland, which operates the casino, attempted to recover the debt with a signed blank cheque he had previously given Star Sydney, a related establishment.