Crypto phishing attacks increasing in Philippines
In Southeast Asia, the Philippines received the second highest number of crypto phishing attacks last year with 24,737, a marked increase from just 9,164 in 2021.
Crime
Critics slam Medan Mayor remark on shooting criminals dead
Activists have criticised Bobby Nasution, fearing his remarks could lead to extrajudicial killings.
Japanese language school punished for violating rights of international students
Japan's Immigration Services Agency determined that making students submit written pledges that include penalties constitutes a violation of their human rights.
Cybercrimes still up despite SIM registration law: Police data
However, the police highlighted that their resolution rate went up from 70 per cent in 2022 to 95 per cent for the first half of the year.
I didn’t know’ not an excuse for sharing fake info: Malaysian law expert
Prof Shad Saleem explained that in the defamation law, “I didn’t know” cannot be used as a defence.
Charges against Muhyiddin not discriminatory, High Court hears
Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, 76, is charged with using his position to obtain bribes amounting to RM232.5 million for the party.
Nightmare dressed like a daydream: Engineer loses RM11,530 to Taylor Swift concert ticket scam
Tickets for Swift's The Eras Tour, which has six shows at Singapore’s National Stadium on in March next year, have been hotly contested since going up for sale last week.
Manhunt underway after Phnom Penh 103kg-meth bust
The intended destination of the drug cargo remained unknown, leaving authorities grappling for leads until the suspects can be apprehended.
The ‘game’ of human trafficking on social networks
In the absence of strict checks, agents freely advertise services to "attract customers" via TikTok, YouTube and Facebook.
Cambodia sets fire to over two tonnes of illegal drugs
Cambodia has cracked down on more than 3,100 drug cases in the first half of this year, confiscating close to 840 kg of drugs and detaining nearly 7,500 suspects nationwide.