Couple in $32m luxury goods scam arrested in Johor Bahru, brought back to Singapore
The authorities said last month the couple had fled Singapore in a container compartment of a lorry on July 4.
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Unmasking Malaysia’s beauty quacks
Many have raised concerns over the abundance of beauty parlours and beauticians offering aesthetic and dental services.
Billionaire’s name, image used in online chats by impersonator; reports filed
The messages also guaranteed people a successful outcome if they followed the instructions provided and offered stock trading classes to them.
Online hell: Cyberbullying in Indonesia remains vicious and rampant
An 11-year-old student living in Tasikmalaya, West Java was coerced by his schoolmates into engaging in bestiality with a cat. They recorded the act and uploaded the video online.
S’porean on trial in UK for killing wife changes plea to guilty, now faces life imprisonment
Fong Soong Hert faces life imprisonment for killing Madam Pek Ying Ling, his wife of 28 years, last year.
Indonesian police former internal affairs chief Ferdy Sambo charged with murder, cover-up
Despite the charges, the police said they were still investigating the motive for the murder.
Repatriation ceremony marks return of 30 looted treasures to Cambodia
These cultural treasures – containing several important Buddhist and Hindu statues – were removed more than two decades ago from the temples of Koh Ker.
25 police officers being probed in Indonesian cop murder cover-up case
In a new development, the National Police charged Second Agent (Bharada) Eliezer with killing Yosua and detained Inspector General Ferdy over evidence tampering allegations.
Tokyo-based NGO allegedly involved in Ukrainian women’s kidney trafficking
In Japan, organ trafficking as well as demands for or promises of organ sales are prohibited as they violate “the principles of equity, justice, and respect for human dignity.”
Stalking makes a move forward to becoming a crime in Malaysia
A new Section will be created in the Penal Code (Amendment) Act 2022 for the offence, with those convicted facing up to three years’ jail, a fine, or both.