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A village in Durian Tunggal, in Malaysia’s Melaka state. Three men were killed during a police operation in Durian Tunggal on November 24. Photo: Shutterstock
Malaysia

Malaysia under pressure to explain police shooting of trio as outcry mounts

Audio recording and forensic claims released by the men’s families appear to contradict police accounts of the confrontation.

Singapore

‘Better late than never’: Singapore parents laud curbs on phone use in schools

India

Cyber scams threaten confidence in India’s outsourcing industry

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Malaysia

Anwar’s ex-aide to stand trial on corruption charges linked to Sabah businessman

The aide is accused of receiving cash and gifts as inducement to help the businessman secure mineral exploration projects.

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Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, former senior political secretary to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, brought to the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission officers on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Singapore

Singapore’s Pritam Singh loses appeal against conviction for lying

The Workers’ Party chief was in February found guilty of two counts of giving false testimony to a parliamentary committee and fined.

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Hong Kong

Legal Tales | Time for solidarity after Hong Kong blaze as Bar relaunches pro bono scheme

The Bar has a long history of offering free services, but the new scheme leverages NGO partnerships to ensure there is wider access to justice.

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New Zealand

Call of duty: New Zealand police wait for evidence after Faberge pendant theft

The 32-year-old man is accused of eating an ornate Faberge octopus pendant inspired by the James Bond film ‘Octopussy’.

A Faberge x 007 Special Edition Octopussy egg surprise locket. Photo: Faberge
Thailand

Thais in good spirits after government lifts ban on afternoon alcohol sales

The eased rules permit alcohol sales from 11am to midnight during the six-month trial period.

Communist Party politics

China’s move to seal records of offences like drug use sparks public backlash

New rule takes effect on January 1 and means the offences will no longer be attached to a person’s identity information.

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The Philippines

Why the Philippines’ anti-flood control corruption movement could be receding

Analysts warn the government’s anti-corruption drive could stall if public mobilisation continues to thin.

A protester holds a chain linked to an effigy of a crocodile, which represents corrupt officials, during anti-corruption rally along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, or EDSA, in Quezon City on Sunday. Photo: AFP
India

India scraps mandatory cybersecurity app on new phones after backlash

The Indian government confidentially ordered companies like Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi to install the Sanchar Saathi app on their new phones.

The Sanchar Saathi app logo is seen on a phone. Photo: Reuters
Australia

Fight’s over: YouTube becomes last major platform to accept Australia’s age rule

Despite agreeing to comply, YouTube maintains that it is still ‘fundamentally different’ from other social media services.

South Korea martial law 2024

South Korea proposes special court to address ‘mockery of judicial process’

Concerns are growing that the judiciary, dominated by Yoon-appointed judges, may acquit the former president of insurrection charges.

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Malaysia

Malaysia’s Anwar vows ‘no protection’ for close aides in corruption probes

The prime minister has been accused of launching investigations targeting his political rivals while going soft on scandals closer to home.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (right) with his former senior political secretary, Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin. Photo: Handout
United States

Trump ally ousted as New Jersey prosecutor by appeal court

The ruling calls into question the legitimacy of a number of cases and criminal charges approved during Habba’s challenged tenure.

Alina Habba attends her swearing-in ceremony as interim US Attorney for the District of New Jersey, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington on March 28. Photo: Reuters
The Philippines

Did Philippine VP Sara Duterte’s jailbreak ‘joke’ keep her dad in ICC detention?

Observers said the ruling may energise loyalists but is unlikely to sway undecided voters or ease the rivalry shaping Philippine politics.

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Bangladesh

UK MP Tulip Siddiq, aunt Sheikh Hasina sentenced to jail in Bangladesh land case

The former Bangladeshi prime minister, her niece and sister were convicted for illegally obtaining land in a government project.

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South Korea

Unification Church leader denies knowing about gifts for Kim Keon-hee

South Korean prosecutors reject the claim, saying Han Hak-ja is an ‘absolute power holder’ and no funds can be used without her approval.

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Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja arrives at court to attend a hearing on September 22. Photo: Reuters
Australia

Australian sex crimes squad arrests 4 over ‘satanic’ child abuse material

Electronic devices with thousands of videos showing abuse of children aged between five and 12, as well as bestiality, were seized in Sydney.

Americas and the Caribbean

Trump interference in Honduran election stokes division, voters say

Trump endorsed the conservative candidate and then announced the pardon of an ex-president sentenced to 45 years in a US prison for cocaine smuggling.

Malaysia

Malaysian police chief urges more caning in schools, rues loss of ‘fear factor’

The call comes amid several cases in schools this year that have raised safety concerns, ranging from the killing of a student to bullying.

Students sitting for a national examination in Terengganu. A spate of bullying and other wrongdoings involving students in Malaysia has raised concerns of school safety. Photo: Shutterstock
Sexual harassment and assault

Legal Tales | A new test for consent: reforming Hong Kong’s approach to sexual crimes

Efforts to update the city’s sexual offence laws aim to reflect evolving views on consent and improve prosecution outcomes.

The Hong Kong Law Reform Commission produced a consultation paper in 2012 on rape and other non-consensual sexual offences, as well as a report in 2019 reviewing all major substantive sexual offences in the city. Photo: Getty Images
Indonesia

Indonesia blindsided by ruling against Nusantara’s 190-year land right law

The ruling has compounded the challenges in completing the planned new capital, including lukewarm interest from investors.

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South Korea

South Korea awaits Han Duck-soo ruling as test case for martial law trials

The former prime minister would be the first person sentenced in connection with the decree. Prosecutors have demanded a 15-year prison term.

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Malaysia

Malaysian PM’s war on corruption hits snag as top political secretary quits

The senior aide allegedly demanded bribes in the form of home renovations, a massage chair and washing machines.

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Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin resigned on Tuesday. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s national security police arrest 2 over alleged seditious online posts

Man and woman held over alleged seditious posts on social media, while police also seize suspected marijuana during search at Kwai Chung home.

Police searched the suspects shop and reportedly took away a male staff member. Photo: Handout
Malaysia

Anger mounts over missing Malaysian girl linked to religious conversion

The long-standing custody row has reignited after her mother staged a march demanding that police enforce a court order to find the girl.

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Hong Kong national security law

Canada, Taiwan-based groups seek to subvert state power: Hong Kong’s Chris Tang

Security chief also warns against any attempts to disrupt December 7 Legislative Council election after 29 people arrested earlier.

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