
Thailand arrests 100 people for operating in border scam centre
Arrest warrants were also issued for two Chinese nationals who were alleged "gang leaders", stemming from a raid of a scam centre.
Wed Mar 05 2025

Thailand mulls wall at Cambodia border as scam centre crackdown widens
The crackdown is widening against scam centres responsible for carrying out massive financial fraud out of Southeast Asia.
Tue Mar 04 2025

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 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

BRICS is acting properly, with many aspirants willing to join in - India FM
India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar recalls that there were four countries in BRICS at the very beginning.
Thu Mar 06 2025

MWC 2025: YTL Communications wins Global Innovation Award for 5G-AI Integration
The award recognises YTL Communications for pioneering AI and robotics-driven smart manufacturing at Clarion Malaysia.
Thu Mar 06 2025

Strangulation cause of Customs officer's death - KL Police Chief
Police say the case is still classified as a sudden death report (SDR), based on the post-mortem from Putrajaya Hospital's Forensic Dept.
Thu Mar 06 2025

No finding, report on Malaysia's link in Nvidia chip fraud case - Tengku Zafrul
At the moment, there are no findings or reports indicating that (the matter) actually exists says Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Thu Mar 06 2025

KDN to issue special pass to investors from April 1 - Saifuddin
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says a single window method will facilitate entry, with passes issued electronically.
Thu Mar 06 2025
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While 5G provides necessary bandwidth, reliability and scale, AI adds predictive intelligence, learning and automation.
Thu Mar 06 2025

Hamas says Trump threats encourage Netanyahu to evade Gaza ceasefire deal
The best track to release the remaining Israeli prisoners is by the occupation going into the second phase, a Hamas spokesperson says.
Thu Mar 06 2025

South Korea air force jet accidentally drops bombs on homes, injuring eight
South Korea's Air Force says eight 225kg Mk82 bombs from KF-16 jets fell outside the shooting range during joint live-fire exercises.
Thu Mar 06 2025

Trump exempts some automakers from Canada, Mexico tariffs for one month
Trump made clear he was not calling off his trade war with Canada and Mexico as he pressures both countries to deter fentanyl smuggling.
Thu Mar 06 2025

Post-mortem on Customs tribunal officer not completed yet - KL Police
The Customs tribunal officer was found dead in the office with his neck and legs bound with cable ties.
Thu Mar 06 2025