The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Malaysia's upper house has approved landmark amendments to strengthen the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, including a ban on politicians serving as chairman and expanded powers to combat online gambling.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has resolved a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit filed by cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, agreeing to pay $150,000 and revise its document retention procedures following allegations of lost communications.
KPMG Australia appointed Michael Ebeid as its first independent chairman to rebuild trust following an audit leak scandal. Parliamentary lawmakers questioned the appointment, citing potential conflicts of interest and Ebeid's prior defence of the firm.