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Indonesia's anti-corruption drive faces scrutiny following the investigation into former deputy attorney general Febrie Adriansyah, raising questions about whether law-enforcement agencies can impartially police themselves.
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Malaysian authorities have arrested over 45,000 people in an escalating crackdown on online scams since 2023, with police opening more than 165,500 investigation papers. The home minister highlighted the scale of the problem affecting Southeast Asian nations.
Police in Vietnam's Ninh Binh province have dismantled a sophisticated transnational online fraud network that swindled approximately RM39.2 million from roughly 500 victims. Twelve suspects have been arrested, with six already charged and placed in detention.
A Sessions Court in Kuantan has ruled that the prosecution has established a strong case against the former Temerloh district police chief on 46 counts of accepting bribes between 2019 and 2023, totalling RM69,600.
Police and enforcement agencies arrested nine individuals and seized approximately RM3.75 million in equipment and bauxite-bearing soil during a coordinated raid on an illegal mining site within a Felda plantation in Kuantan's Bukit Goh area.
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim attended a royal banquet in Subang Jaya celebrating the 219th Police Day. The event highlighted the significance of the nation's police force in maintaining public order and security.
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Malaysian authorities have arrested nine people in connection with an illegal bauxite mining operation worth RM3.75 million discovered at a Felda plantation in Kuantan, with significant equipment and minerals seized.
A 54-year-old man was arrested within hours of allegedly snatching a handbag from a worshipper during dawn prayers at a mosque in George Town, Penang, demonstrating swift police response to the incident.
Sri Lanka's anti-corruption body has arrested Rakitha Rajapakshe, son of a former justice minister, for negotiating a massive bribe to secure the release of a major drug dealer extradited from Madagascar in 2023.
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Police have confiscated 653.6 kilogrammes of cannabis buds at Kuala Lumpur International Airport this year, resulting in 38 arrests. The crackdown reflects heightened enforcement targeting drug trafficking through Malaysia's busiest aviation hub.
Authorities conducting an enforcement operation in Bentong discovered over RM405,000 worth of liquefied petroleum gas cylinders stored in a fenced facility, with the containers found loaded on a trailer.
Penang authorities have arrested 12 men and recovered nearly RM9,000 in a coordinated crackdown aimed at dismantling illegal online betting networks that flourished during the FIFA World Cup.
Penang police have arrested a couple after discovering a sophisticated drug manufacturing and distribution network operating from a Butterworth condominium, leading to the seizure of contraband valued at RM9.7 million.
Malaysia's forthcoming cybercrimes legislation aims to grant law enforcement sweeping authority to access internet traffic data and communications content from service providers during criminal investigations, sparking debate over digital privacy protections.
A 59-year-old man in Singapore received a 12-week jail sentence after pleading guilty to molesting a woman at a supermarket and subsequently exposing himself to a female police officer during arrest procedures.
Two additional suspects have been apprehended in connection with an alleged conspiracy to attack the White House while President Trump hosted a UFC event on the grounds, according to US Justice Department officials.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has initiated a formal investigation into a shooting incident at a school in Tacloban that resulted in three deaths and five injuries, signalling heightened scrutiny of gun violence in the island nation.
Malaysian authorities have apprehended nine foreign nationals at Pengkalan Kubor in Tumpat, believed to be part of an organised online fraud network operating across the country.
Authorities in Johor arrested 16 motorists and seized 260 motorcycles during a coordinated enforcement sweep against illegal street racing and reckless riding at Lima Kedai Toll Plaza.
Thailand has rolled out a comprehensive security overhaul featuring the Shield database system for tracking transnational criminals and AI-powered surveillance across tourist zones to address evolving cross-border crime threats.
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Kelantan police have arrested five young men in relation to the disappearance of two teenage cousins in Kota Bharu, intensifying a search operation that has drawn significant public concern.
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Police in Selangor launched an intensive four-day operation, raiding 235 locations and arresting 349 individuals, including 39 wanted persons and suspects linked to criminal activity.
Malaysian police have arrested 39 wanted individuals across Selangor in a four-day enforcement operation. The roundup included suspects linked to violent crimes, property offences, and terrorism-related matters under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act.
Malaysian police have arrested 349 individuals across Selangor during a four-day coordinated operation targeting organised crime networks and fugitives. The sweep included five suspects detained under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012.
Two teenage cousins reported missing from Kota Baru on Thursday night have been found safe in Machang after a 32-hour search. Authorities have arrested four individuals in connection with the case.
Singapore police detained three Malaysian nationals just six hours after they crossed the border, accusing them of executing a coordinated scam operation to gather cash, gold bars, and illicit ATM withdrawals.
Laos has exposed a significant wildlife trafficking network through coordinated enforcement operations, rescuing 294 live animals and confiscating contraband worth millions. The busts reveal how the country's porous borders have become a trafficking hub.
Malaysia's Chief Justice has confirmed that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission holds independent legal authority to determine whether to issue compounds in corruption cases, a power inherent to enforcement agencies.
Authorities in Pekan have arrested a total of nine people involved in a fake medical certificate scheme, with four new suspects detained as investigations intensify into the illicit trade.
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A police corporal in Kelantan has denied charges of possessing methamphetamine, entering a not guilty plea at Kota Bharu Magistrate's Court. The case marks another incident of law enforcement involvement in drug-related offences.
Hong Kong film producer Raymond Wong Pak Ming has begun his five-month prison sentence after voluntarily surrendering bail. The 80-year-old was convicted of insider trading involving Pegasus Entertainment shares.
Malaysian authorities have detained 11 individuals, including four Indonesian nationals, and seized timber and equipment valued at RM2.43 million in simultaneous enforcement operations across Kelantan and Terengganu.
Malaysia's Transport Minister Anthony Loke will table the Road Transport Amendment Bill 2025 in parliament Monday, introducing sweeping reforms against illegal street racing and criminal syndicates.
Malaysian authorities have dismantled a significant illegal gambling network, apprehending 58 suspects including four women engaged in unlicensed sports betting and online gaming operations tied to the 2026 World Cup tournament.
A police officer has been charged with possessing drugs within a court lock-up facility. If convicted, Fadhirul Musa faces a maximum five-year prison term and nine strokes of the rotan.
The Royal Malaysia Police will deploy 11,926 officers and personnel across five phases to secure the forthcoming Johor State Election, with additional support from specialized units to maintain public order throughout the voting process.
Families of three men shot dead by police in Melaka's Durian Tunggal are pressing the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate how authorities handled the case, citing concerns over potential impropriety.
Families of three men fatally shot by police in Melaka's Durian Tunggal on November 24 are calling for the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission to launch an investigation into the officers responsible.
Law enforcement in Miri has dismantled an illegal subsidised diesel distribution network operating from a concealed rural depot, confiscating thousands of litres of diverted fuel and detaining four individuals in connection with the scheme.
A man has been imprisoned after assaulting a police lance corporal and failing to pay the RM1,000 fine levied against him. The incident occurred when he was asked to produce identification.
US law enforcement has disrupted an alleged coordinated attack targeting a UFC event at the White House on Sunday, with five people in custody and 23 identified as part of a potential plotting network.
Brunei's police force has detained two local women in coordinated raids targeting suspected vice activities across two neighbourhoods in the Brunei-Muara District, as authorities intensify enforcement efforts.