Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul have committed to advancing ASEAN-led peace initiatives in Myanmar while significantly expanding bilateral defence and security partnerships focused on combating transnational crime networks.
Penang police have arrested eight foreign nationals suspected of running an online travel fraud operation targeting customers in China and Taiwan from a luxury condominium in Tanjung Bungah.
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.
Thai police have raided a luxury hotel in Nonthaburi province, shutting down what authorities describe as an illegal gambling and drug operation allegedly run by Chinese organised crime figures and primarily serving Chinese clients.
Singapore's police force and the US Federal Bureau of Investigation have formalized their partnership through a new memorandum of understanding aimed at disrupting criminal networks engaged in online fraud and cryptocurrency schemes.
Brunei's police force has arrested three foreign women aged between 37 and 49 following a raid in the Jerudong district. The operation targeted suspected prostitution activities, with charges expected under the Penal Code.
The FBI and Cambodia have committed to intensified collaboration against organised cyber fraud networks. A UN report reveals annual scam losses across the region could exceed US$114 billion, as criminal syndicates evolve into sophisticated corporate-style operations.
A 23-year-old Malaysian detained in Sri Lanka for attempting to smuggle cocaine valued at approximately RM1.1 million is believed by Bukit Aman to be part of a larger international drug trafficking operation.
Police in Ipoh have arrested 12 Chinese nationals operating two call centres orchestrating elaborate online romance fraud schemes targeting victims across China.
Cambodia has expelled more than 16,000 foreign suspects involved in online scams during the first six months of 2026, marking an escalation in the nation's battle against cybercrime networks that have damaged its international standing.
A 41-year-old Chinese national has admitted to burgling homes in Sentosa and Serangoon Gardens during his first visit to Singapore, stealing jewellery and valuables worth S$105,000 within days of arriving.
Thai investigators probing the arrest of a flight attendant carrying 900 grammes of heroin at Melbourne Airport believe she may be a victim of an international scam targeting frequent travellers. The case has unveiled a sophisticated network allegedly linked to Golden Triangle drug syndicates.
Thai police have arrested a husband and wife in Loei province as part of an expanding investigation into a transnational drug operation. The case centres on a Thai Airways flight attendant detained in Melbourne with heroin hidden in luggage.