Chinese online influencer found homeless in Cambodia after high-paying job lure
The influencer showed visible signs of assault and had injuries to both legs, requiring hospitalization.
Crime
The Mob and the State: Why mob violence is rising across South Asia
The recent surge in mob violence across India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan is propelled by similar drivers: a decaying public confidence in the judiciary and the rapid spread of…
Hindu journalist shot dead in Bangladesh as violence against minorities continues
Since December 2025, at least four Hindus have been killed in Bangladesh.
Higher copper price in Malaysia leading to more brazen thefts
The price of copper has skyrocketed to more than twice its price from over a year ago, commanding up to RM42 (US$10) a kilogramme.
10 more companies linked to scams added into database, say Malaysian cops
Authorities advised the public to not be deceived by offers of ‘easy work’ of registering companies or businesses with the Companies’ Commission of Malaysia and opening bank…
When animals are abused in Nepal, reporting is rare and punishments minimal
Activists say lack of awareness and fear of getting involved in the legal process keep many witnesses from reporting incidents.
Myanmar grants amnesty to 61 prisoners, including one Chinese national
Sixty-one prisoners serving sentences at Myeik Prison and Kyauk Phyu Taung Detention Center in Tanintharyi Region were released on January 4 under Section 401, Sub-section (1) of…
Singapore men abused by wives fear being seen as culprits: Counsellors on why such cases go under-reported
Men experiencing abuse face stigma and societal expectations, making it difficult to seek help; common abuse forms include emotional and psychological violence, such as belittling…
For Vietnam’s young, favoured Germany vocational path is fraught with greedy middlemen
Unscrupulous brokers exploit migrants, charging up to €20,000, leading to debt and potential involvement in the shadow economy, despite legal migration pathways.
Malaysian man linked to Cambodia-based scam ring nabbed at border checkpoint in Singapore
The syndicate, linked to $41 million in losses from 440 Singapore scam cases, impersonated government officials.