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An Interpol assessment shows cybercrime has become a dominant criminal force across Asia-Pacific, accounting for roughly a third of all recorded offences in numerous countries, with online scams inflicting the heaviest financial toll.
The Philippine Senate has elected Senator Sherwin Gatchalian as its new president, replacing Alan Peter Cayetano after a week of political manoeuvring that saw crucial senators shift their support.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has departed for Kazan, Russia, to chair the Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit and hold bilateral talks with President Putin, focusing on energy and food security amid global supply concerns.
Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has called for renewed national commitment to progress and stability as the Islamic calendar reaches 1448 Hijrah, while emphasizing the need for collective action against rising crime rates.
Telegram has launched a legal challenge against an Indian government directive that temporarily suspended the messaging app's operations. The suspension was implemented to curb exam cheating, but the platform contends the measure overreaches.
Vietnam has introduced Decree No. 208, mandating airlines to compensate passengers for flight delays exceeding 15 minutes. The regulation, effective next month, covers assistance, rebooking rights, and refunds for cancellations and significant schedule changes.
Malaysia's government has appealed for public compassion toward the Rohingya community, urging citizens to balance humanitarian values with legal frameworks amid growing public and media scrutiny of the displaced group.
Indonesian and local authorities arrested a Singaporean and his Indonesian partner in Medan for allegedly operating a clandestine vape production ring that generated at least 10 billion rupiah in revenue using Labubu toy branding.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will visit Kazan from June 17 to meet regional leaders and strengthen bilateral and multilateral ties between Malaysia, Russia, and ASEAN nations.
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Thailand's government has expressed optimism over reports of a US-Iran ceasefire agreement, viewing it as a potential boost to global economic stability and domestic energy costs, despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.
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Johor's top administrator has stressed that the Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit project is vital for preventing severe traffic jams when the RTS Link connecting Johor Bahru to Singapore launches next year.