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
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
Marriott Bonvoy launches year-long 'Malaysian Kitchen' culinary campaign
The campaign brings together chefs from Marriott properties to showcase authentic Malaysian dishes, preserving traditional cooking methods.
Thu Mar 06 2025
BNM seen holding OPR at 3 Pct - Economists
Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid also expected the MPC to leave the OPR unchanged.
Thu Mar 06 2025
Trump warns Hamas as US holds unprecedented talks for Gaza hostages
"RELEASE THE HOSTAGES NOW, OR THERE WILL BE HELL TO PAY LATER!," US President Donald Trump demands Hamas.
Thu Mar 06 2025
Malaysia, Australia to set up higher education joint working group
Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir the agreement was reached when he received a courtesy call from Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia.
Thu Mar 06 2025
International job scam syndicate: 750 Malaysians rescued
The Foreign Ministry says eight Malaysians are in the process of being repatriated, while another 236 people are being tracked down.
Thu Mar 06 2025
24 sinkhole cases recorded between 2019 and 2024
Perak reports the highest number at 11 cases, according to the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry.
Thu Mar 06 2025
New Zealand sacks ambassador to UK after he questions Trump's grasp of history
Phil Goff questioned Trumps grasp of history, contrasting his Russia efforts with Churchills fight against Nazi Germany.
Thu Mar 06 2025
New Trump travel ban could bar Afghans, Pakistanis soon, sources say
The new ban could impact tens of thousands of Afghans cleared for resettlement in the US as refugees or with Special Immigrant Visas.
Thu Mar 06 2025
FIFA announces largest prize in football for Club World Cup
The prize money for this year's 32-team Club World Cup to be held in the US between June 14-July 13 will be $1 billion.
Thu Mar 06 2025