migrant workers malaysia

Bangladesh Asks Extradition of Malaysian-Based Bestinet Founder Amid Allegations of Migrant Worker Exploitation and Money Laundering

Bangladesh has formally requested Malaysia to arrest and extradite Mohamed Aminul Islam, the founder of Bestinet Sdn Bhd, and his associate, Mohamad Ruhul Amin, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged money laundering, extortion, and migrant worker trafficking. The...
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar

Myanmar Junta Chief Visits China: Strengthening Economic and Military Ties Amid Sanctions

Myanmar’s junta leader, General Min Aung Hlaing, arrived in China this Tuesday for a summit of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) — his first known visit to the country since orchestrating Myanmar’s military coup in February 2021. While the visit...
Indonesia volcano Mount Lewotobi

Indonesia Rushes to Evacuate Thousands After Deadly Eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki

The Indonesian government has launched an urgent evacuation operation, aiming to relocate at least 16,000 residents from the high-risk area surrounding Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano, which erupted on the night of November 3 and again on November 4. This eruption,...
Indonesia volcano Mount Lewotobi

Indonesia volcano Mount Lewotobi Erupts, Leaving At Least 10 Dead and Thousands Displaced

The eastern Indonesian volcano Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted in the dead of night on Monday, spewing fiery rocks, ash, and scorching debris into surrounding villages on the island of Flores. The catastrophe has left at least ten people dead, numerous...
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim Declares ‘Zero Tolerance’ for Bullying Following Shocking Allegations of Cadet Abuse with Hot Iron at Military University

The Malaysian government, led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, is intensifying its stance against bullying and abuse following a recent disturbing case at the Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM). In a forceful speech on Friday, Mr. Anwar pledged zero tolerance...
Singapore

US Sanctions Five Singapore-Based Firms for Supporting Russia’s War Effort in Ukraine

In a significant escalation of sanctions aimed at curbing Russia’s military capability, the United States has imposed punitive measures on five Singapore-based companies for allegedly assisting Moscow’s operations in the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Announced on Wednesday (Oct 30) by the...
Malaysia

Public Outcry in Malaysia as Khazanah and PNB Face Scrutiny Over RM43.9 Million Loss in FashionValet Investment

Two of Malaysia’s most prominent government-linked investment entities, Khazanah Nasional Berhad and Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), are facing intense scrutiny from the public and government officials over significant losses in their recent divestments in FashionValet, the nation’s pioneering fashion e-commerce...
Israel Conducts Precision Strikes on Iranian Military Targets Following Ballistic Missile Attacks

Four Thai Nationals Killed in Rocket Attack Near Israel-Lebanon Border Amid Escalating Conflict

In the latest tragic incident in Israel’s ongoing conflict along its northern border, four Thai nationals lost their lives on Thursday in a rocket attack originating from Lebanon, according to a statement from Thailand's Foreign Minister, Maris Sangiampongsa. The attack,...
An Phu karaoke bar owner Le Anh Xuan

Six Jailed Over Fatal Karaoke Bar Fire in Vietnam That Claimed 32 Lives

A Vietnamese court has sentenced six people, including four police officers, to prison terms in connection with a 2022 fire that tore through a karaoke bar in Binh Duong province, near Ho Chi Minh City, killing 32 individuals and prompting...
Najib Razak

Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak Face Defense in 1MDB Scandal: Court Orders Full Defense in Landmark Corruption Case

Malaysia’s high-profile 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) corruption case, former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been ordered by the Kuala Lumpur High Court to present his defense on 25 counts of abuse of power and money laundering. Judge Collin Lawrence...
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