Sabah mining scandal: Royal Commission of Inquiry needed as anti-corruption chief allegedly involved, says MCA Youth
On Nov 26, MACC announced it would investigate claims that businessman Albert Tei allegedly bribed Shamsul Iskandar.
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Thai ex-PM Thaksin’s children eat, shop, take photos with him at prison
The three children of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, along with their spouses, had lunch with him, shopped at a special market fair, and took photos with him on…
India’s top court moots regulatory body to monitor online content
The Centre informed the Supreme Court that it is in the final stages of putting together a regulatory framework for keeping a check on explicit and harmful content on social media…
580 people arrested, 278 cases have been registered in connection with Nepal’s Gen Z protests
Based on the current situation, more than 132,000 temporary police personnel will be required for election security.
South Korea imposes largest-ever sanctions on Cambodia scam rings
The measure came as part of a whole-of-government effort to address a rapid surge in the number of South Koreans lured to Cambodia by fraudulent high-paying job offers and…
What to expect when ICC decides on Philippine ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s interim release bid
Human rights lawyer and ICC Assistant to Counsel Kristina Conti believes that whatever the decision of the judges may be, it would have “little to no impact on the progress of…
Delhi police deny custodial torture in India Gate protest case, cite medical reports and detail protesters’ actions
The police report contends that the protesters’ actions caused nuisance and panic among tourists in the area and that they physically confronted deployed police personnel.
Over 70 foreigners nabbed in immigration raid in Malaysia’s Johor
Johor Immigration director said those detained comprised six Indonesian men, 32 Myanmar men, 14 Bangladeshi men, 18 Myanmar women and two Indonesian women ranging from 18 to 47…
Body of Thai woman killed by call-centre gang in Cambodia repatriated
The body of Suda, 26, was moved across the border at the Ban Klong Luek border checkpoint in Sa Kaeo's Aranyaprathet district at 11 a.m. The handover was coordinated by Immanuel…
Malaysian rapper Namewee’s bail period extended as police await lab results
Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus confirmed that the extension was granted at 4pm on Wednesday (Nov 26), covering the period from Nov 27 until Dec 10.