Najib’s pardon may cut both ways, say analysts
Some analysts pointed out that the bid for the pardon, if successful, might be a blow to Anwar’s anti-corruption campaign.
Crime
Manhunt underway for suspect who threatens to assassinate Yoon
According to police, a report was filed on April 9 that a terror threat had been posted to a moderate conservative online community.
Gangnam student drugging incident rattles Korea
In exchange for free drinks, the people handing them out asked high schoolers for their parents’ contact information, according to the police.
Indonesia forms suspicious transactions task force
The creation of this task force is to dig into the Rp 349 trillion (US$23.4 million) in suspicious transactions under the Finance Ministry.
Probe under way into deaths of elderly Johor couple after eating pufferfish
The couple had purchased the fish unknowingly from a fishmonger on March 25. Officials have said that pufferfish that contain dangerous toxins are not allowed to be sold in…
China jails man for scaring 1,100 chickens to death
The Chinese authorities said the 1,100 dead chickens were worth 13,840 yuan.
Former M’sian minister Hamzah’s son charged in cooking oil scandal
The offences were allegedly committed on Aug 12, 2022, at the state Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry office.
Young, broke Korean jailed in Thailand’s Chonburi after faking his own kidnapping
Kim faces deportation for overstaying his visa and could face other charges for faking his own kidnapping, the police said.
2 arrested in Osaka after diner used chopsticks to eat ginger from sharing pot
Shimazu was arrested for conspiring to interfere with the eatery’s business by eating from a communal container meant for all diners.
Malaysia’s immigration DG confirms department website hacked
Immigration officials said that the website was hit by a cyberattack at 2am on Tuesday (April 4) by hacker "CaptainSmok3r".