Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Malaysia's Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has demanded a comprehensive review of aviation security protocols after a Malaysia Airlines co-pilot was arrested in Indonesia over alleged drug smuggling, calling for enhanced pre-duty screening measures.
Thai authorities rescued three Indian tourists from a Pattaya townhouse on Monday after they were allegedly abducted and held for ransom by a transnational criminal gang. Police say the incident highlights vulnerabilities in tourist safety.
Laotian authorities have indicted the owner of Tiger Vodka distillery and staff at Nana Backpackers Hostel in connection with six tourist deaths in Vangvieng last year, though autopsies were not conducted on five victims.
Vietnam's government has launched an urgent investigation following a speedboat capsizing near Phu Quoc Island that killed 15 Indian tourists. The Prime Minister directed multiple ministries to assess causes and implement safety improvements.