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E-sports industry is exposed to corruption - Azam

E-sports industry is exposed to corruption - Azam

The e-sports industry is currently under the scrutiny of the MACC due to it being exposed to corruption and gambling issues.
Wed Sep 06 2023
Myanmar opium cultivation surging under military rule - UN report

Myanmar opium cultivation surging under military rule - UN report

The growth was "directly connected" to the political and economic turmoil in Myanmar since the military took power nearly two years ago.
Thu Jan 26 2023
Record-high methamphetamine seizures in East, Southeast Asia last year - UN

Record-high methamphetamine seizures in East, Southeast Asia last year - UN

Methamphetamine seizures across East and Southeast Asia hit a record high of one billion tablets last year, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said in a report.
Mon May 30 2022
Japan contributes COVID-19 prevention items to Malaysian Prison Department

Japan contributes COVID-19 prevention items to Malaysian Prison Department

The Japanese government today donated COVID-19 prevention items worth RM1.88 million which includes 20,000 units of COVID-19 self-test kits.
Fri Feb 18 2022
Profits and poppy: Afghanistan's illegal drug trade a boon for Taliban

Profits and poppy: Afghanistan's illegal drug trade a boon for Taliban

The Taliban have counted on the Afghan opium trade as one of their main sources of income, UNODC says.
Mon Aug 16 2021
Nigeria seizes record $54 million in pangolin parts, elephant tusks

Nigeria seizes record $54 million in pangolin parts, elephant tusks

Nigeria officials seize a record amount of pangolin scales and claws and elephant tusks as the government attempts to combat the trade.
Thu Aug 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
Cage renews appointment as goodwill ambassador

Cage renews appointment as goodwill ambassador

Oscar-winning actor Nicolas Cage calls for greater attention to human trafficking.
Wed Nov 06 2013
Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke

Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke

The Transport Ministry will review a proposal requiring senior citizens aged 65 and above to undergo competency and health assessments before renewing their Malaysian Driving Licence.
Mon Nov 25 2024
PM encourages South Korean investors to explore opportunities in Malaysia

PM encourages South Korean investors to explore opportunities in Malaysia

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed investors from South Korea to explore the various opportunities available in Malaysia.
Mon Nov 25 2024
South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Elec chief in appeals case

South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Elec chief in appeals case

Prosecutors allege Jay Y. Lee prioritised personal gain as Samsung's de-facto leader during the merger, harming shareholders and investors.
Mon Nov 25 2024
[COLUMNIST] Vaping: Behind the smokescreen of smoking cessation and healthier alternative

[COLUMNIST] Vaping: Behind the smokescreen of smoking cessation and healthier alternative

The existence of e-cigarettes seems to have merely shifted users from one addiction to another from traditional cigarettes to e-cigarettes.
Mon Nov 25 2024
12 probe papers opened on GISB, 7 brought to court - Aminuddin

12 probe papers opened on GISB, 7 brought to court - Aminuddin

Aminuddin Harun says police are awaiting further instruction for five more investigation papers from the Attorney-General's Chambers.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Govt does not use private company funds for official flights - PM

Govt does not use private company funds for official flights - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the expenses, amounting to RM1.6 million, were fully borne by the government.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Immigration Dept to introduce special digital pass from January 2025

Immigration Dept to introduce special digital pass from January 2025

A special pass is a document issued to foreigners to grant the holder the right to enter and stay in Malaysia for no more than thirty days.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Sinkhole incident: Repairs along Jalan Lojing-Gua Musang ongoing - Police

Sinkhole incident: Repairs along Jalan Lojing-Gua Musang ongoing - Police

According to police, several warning signs have been placed regarding the road repairs.
Mon Nov 25 2024
International Business Forum World of Opportunities: Russia-ASEAN to be held in Malaysia

International Business Forum "World of Opportunities: Russia-ASEAN" to be held in Malaysia

The event aims to consolidate the positions of key economic players in the region.
Mon Nov 25 2024
DHL cargo plane crashes into house near Lithuania airport, killing one; 3 hurt

DHL cargo plane crashes into house near Lithuania airport, killing one; 3 hurt

According to a spokesperson, the airplane, operated by SWIFT airline on behalf of DHL, originated from Leipzig, fell on a house.
Mon Nov 25 2024