Indonesia to take legal action against pharma companies as child deaths rise
Two pharmaceutical companies have been singled out for unacceptable levels of ethylene glycol (EG) and diethylene glycol (DEG) in syrup-based medicines.
Crime
Thai police launch manhunt for ‘big boss’ after 10 million meth pills seized
The first arrest was made after the Royal Thai Police received a tip-off that a large haul of meth pills was heading to Thailand from Laos.
Cambodia’s deputy PM calls for stricter anti-trafficking measures
He said the increase in these crimes has had a negative impact on society, affecting national economic growth and risking a decline in Cambodia’s prestige on the international…
Malaysian officials foil human trafficking attempt
Immigration Department director-general Datuk Seri Khairul Dzaimee Daud said the six individuals were detained as soon as they came out of the bus terminal.
After father, son now killed by miscreants at Rohingya camp in Cox’s Bazar
The deceased was working with the police to arrest the accused in his father's murder case, which led to the fatal attack.
P228-million smuggled Thai sugar seized
The shipment, which consisted of 76 containers of refined sugar, arrived at the Manila International Container Port from Thailand on Sept 24.
Experts propose steps against ‘spiritual sales’ in report targeting Unification Church
The panel called for the Unification Church to be probed based on the Religious Corporations Law with an eye to seeking a dissolution order.
Staging own kidnapping, Gurugram man demands ransom from father
The accused stated that he was badly in need of money and hence planned his kidnapping to extort money from his father.
Radical cleric Ba’asyir insists on enforcing Islamic law in Indonesia
He is the alleged spiritual leader of Jemaah Islamiyah, a militant group also linked to the international terrorism network al-Qaeda.
Spotlight back on policing after Indonesia evades Fifa sanctions
Instead, Fifa and the government will work together to “overhaul Indonesian soccer” to prevent similar tragedies from occurring.