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US arrests Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' and El Chapo's son in Texas

US arrests Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' and El Chapo's son in Texas

Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada is one of the most consequential traffickers in Mexico's history, co-founded Sinaloa Cartel with Joaquin El Chapo.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Sex trafficking plagues Filipino city where typhoon wrought havoc

Sex trafficking plagues Filipino city where typhoon wrought havoc

A humanitarian crisis provided fertile ground for traffickers in the hard-hit Eastern Visayas region.
Fri Nov 10 2023
Indonesian police crack down on traffickers who sent 122 people to sell their kidneys in Cambodia

Indonesian police crack down on traffickers who sent 122 people to sell their kidneys in Cambodia

Indonesian authorities arrested 12 people, including a police officer and an immigration officer, who were accused of helping traffickers.
Wed Jul 26 2023
From PM to prison: Malaysia's Najib feels alone and overwhelmed by 'betrayal'

From PM to prison: Malaysia's Najib feels alone and overwhelmed by 'betrayal'

Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak will now count convicted murderers and drug traffickers as neighbours.
Wed Aug 24 2022
Guatemala receives bodies of 15 migrants killed in Mexico trailer accident

Guatemala receives bodies of 15 migrants killed in Mexico trailer accident

In all, 56 people were killed when a truck packed with migrants flipped over in the state of Chiapas earlier this month.
Fri Dec 31 2021
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Penang teens to get COVID-19 jabs starting tomorrow, Wildlife smugglers sneaking back as COVID-restrictions ease

[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Penang teens to get COVID-19 jabs starting tomorrow, Wildlife smugglers sneaking back as COVID-restrictions ease

Catch up on the top stories of the day, in just 3-minutes!
Tue Sep 21 2021
Police arrest 20 drug traffickers in Johor

Police arrest 20 drug traffickers in Johor

Johor police detained 20 drug traffickers in a special operation in the state from July 16 to 22.
Sat Jul 24 2021
FACTBOX - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus

FACTBOX - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus

Drug traffickers in East and Southeast Asia found ways to evade COVID-19 curbs to boost trade and diversify production.
Thu Jun 10 2021
Two attempts to smuggle drugs on Raya night foiled

Two attempts to smuggle drugs on Raya night foiled

Drug traffickers who thought Raya night was an opportune time to smuggle drugs were surprised to find the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and Marine Police (PPM) patrol was as just as tight.
Thu May 13 2021
25 killed in deadliest Rio police raid since 2005

25 killed in deadliest Rio police raid since 2005

At least 25 people were killed in a shootout between suspected drug traffickers and police in Rio de Janeiro.
Thu May 06 2021
Poachers face up to RM1 mln fine under proposed amendments - Shamsul Anuar

Poachers face up to RM1 mln fine under proposed amendments - Shamsul Anuar

Wildlife traffickers in the country, especially poachers, will face fines of up to RM1 million once amendments to existing laws are passed and implemented by the government.
Mon Apr 05 2021
Arrest in Thailand of second drug kingpin tightens dragnet on huge syndicate

Arrest in Thailand of second drug kingpin tightens dragnet on huge syndicate

It is rare for suspected senior drug traffickers to be arrested and successfully prosecuted in the Asia-Pacific region.
Sat Feb 06 2021
Jokowi hopes Malaysia will further protect Indonesian migrant workers

Jokowi hopes Malaysia will further protect Indonesian migrant workers

President Joko Widodo hopes to ink a new memorandum of understanding with Malaysia to protect Indonesian workers in Malaysia from falling victim to human traffickers.
Fri Feb 05 2021
Social media-based traffickers on the rise

Social media-based traffickers on the rise

Traffickers are likely to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic to target more children across Southeast Asia for online sexual abuse.
Tue Dec 08 2020
Nearly 300 Rohingya migrants come ashore in Indonesia

Nearly 300 Rohingya migrants come ashore in Indonesia

Muslim-majority Indonesia and neighbouring Malaysia are favoured destinations for Rohingya fleeing persecution and violence in Myanmar.
Mon Sep 07 2020
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024