Chinese extricated from Myanmar scam centres fly home from Thailand
To counter prison radicalisation, MyPCVE must include comprehensive reforms addressing subhuman conditions in Malaysian prisons.
Thu Feb 20 2025
China to fly back 200 nationals rescued from Myanmar scam centres, Thai official says
This is part of a multinational effort to crack down on illegal online operations run from the region.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Thailand receives 260 victims of human trafficking from Myanmar, army says
The massive repatriation comes amid a mounting crackdown on scam centres operating along a porous border.
Thu Feb 13 2025
Thailand to cut power to Myanmar border areas linked to scam centres
Evidence shows transnational crime syndicates in Myanmar's Tachileik, Myawaddy, Payathonzu, that are possible power cut targets.
Wed Feb 05 2025
China captures scam centre suspect with Thailand's help
Police detains a man suspected of involvement in the case of a Chinese actor who was duped into travelling to Thailand for a film job.
Mon Jan 27 2025
China families appeal to free relatives held by scam gangs in Myanmar
The UN says hundreds of thousands of people have been trafficked to scam centres in Southeast Asia since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thu Jan 23 2025
Hong Kong, Thai officials in talks to combat Southeast Asian scam centres
The United Nations says border towns in Thailand, Laos and Myanmar have become regional hubs for telecom and other online fraud.
Wed Jan 15 2025
'Hundreds of thousands' trafficked into SE Asia scam centres - UN
The report cites "credible sources" estimates at least 120,000 people in Myanmar and around 100,000 in Cambodia may be trapped in scams.
Tue Aug 29 2023
Cops raid Jalan U-Thant bungalow used as scam centre, 35 nabbed
Polis crippled an online gambling and scam syndicate that used a bungalow in Jalan U-Thant as its operations centre in a raid here today.
Wed Feb 09 2022
Wedding content creation the big thing now for newlyleds
A wedding content creator's success does not rely solely in tech but in capturing emotions and bringing a couples love story to life.
Sat Feb 22 2025
Will Western companies return to Russia?
Easing restrictions could let some companies return to what was once a high-growth market under Trump's administration.
Sat Feb 22 2025
Chatbots pose challenge to guarding child mental health
Developers say AI companions can combat loneliness and improve users' social experiences in a safe space.
Sat Feb 22 2025
With blitz of policies, Trump goes beyond Project 2025's goals
Trump denies ties to Project 2025 but continues reshaping policies through executive power.
Sat Feb 22 2025
Almost half of chronic kidney patients in Malaysia lost their jobs - study
The study raises concerns about the future of chronic kidney patients, especially those who rely on long-term dialysis treatment.
Sat Feb 22 2025
Beware of scam tactics using AI
The drastic development of AI technology is being taken advantage of by scammers to reap huge profits by using various latest tactics.
Sat Feb 22 2025
Fired and rehired - the dizzying confusion of Trump's government overhaul
They have adopted a blunt force approach toward the wholesale firing of workers, often focusing on workers who are easier to fire.
Sat Feb 22 2025
Arab states scramble to counter Trump's Gaza 'Riviera' plan
Arab states trying to devise an alternative plan have yet to tackle critical issues like who will foot the bill for Gaza's reconstruction.
Sat Feb 22 2025
Chinese universities launch DeepSeek courses to capitalise on AI boom
Universities across China have launched artificial intelligence courses this month based on Chinese AI startup DeepSeek.
Sat Feb 22 2025
Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere
Astronomers find three layers on a scorching gas planet orbiting a star larger and hotter than the sun.
Fri Feb 21 2025