The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Myanmar's military-backed parliament has passed legislation allowing capital punishment for those who use violence or torture to force people into cyber-fraud operations, reflecting growing regional alarm over transnational scam networks.
The FBI and Cambodia have committed to intensified collaboration against cyber fraud networks as UN officials warn of escalating transnational crime losses exceeding $100 billion annually across the Asia-Pacific region.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi has warned of a sharp rise in online fraud cases, with 8,014 charges recorded by May this year. He announced the Cyber Crime Bill 2026 to fortify Malaysia's defences against escalating digital crimes.