Jakarta-Bandung high speed rail operator on hunt for stolen ‘high-tech’ seat cushions
The company has suffered six incidents of cushions being removed since it began operating the rail link in October last year.
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Extremism virus
Many societies affected by extremism mistakenly believe that countering and preventing extremism is the exclusive domain of government agencies, argues the writer.
Karachi woman axed to death in name of ‘honour’
Shahzadi, 20, was allegedly killed by her grandfather Mohammed Sharif inside their home near Bagh-i-Korangi.
Cybersecurity risk grips Vietnam as compromised accounts surge
Determined to combat this growing threat, up until June this year, the agency had blocked nearly 3,200 fraudulent websites. However, the scale of the problem underscores the…
S. Korean man who let his father die due to financial difficulties to be released on parole
In a highly publicized case in 2021, the 25-year-old man was convicted after he stopped providing food and medication for his terminally ill father due to financial troubles.
Inside the dark world of Philippine scam centres
Authorities believe there could be several hundred illegal online gambling entities – as well as a good number of the more than 40 licensed operators – that are running scam…
In Malaysia, poachers hijack hobbyists’ forums to track down rare species
Disguising themselves as birdwatching enthusiasts and wildlife photographers, these poachers infiltrate communities, forums and chat groups, befriending genuine hobbyists to…
Offshore gaming operators ban just first step: Philippine Daily Inquirer
The Pogo ban should be sustained by the public’s vigilance to report irregularities and corruption in government offices that have allowed foreigners and syndicates to turn…
ISIS remains primary threat in Southeast Asia: Singapore Internal Security Department
In its annual report on terrorism released on July 25, ISD said the region continues to see ISIS-linked or ISIS-inspired attacks and foiled plots.
Rise of synthetic drugs poses new challenges for Cambodia
Criminals have shifted to the production of synthetic substances which are easier to make regardless of geographical location and require lesser time to manufacture.