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Indonesian narcotics authorities have dismantled a sophisticated cross-border drug syndicate operating from Batam, with six Indonesian suspects arrested. Two Malaysians remain at large as prime suspects in the supply chain.
Malaysia's upper house has approved legislation enabling prosecution of child sexual offences committed outside the country's borders. The move responds to a dramatic 117% surge in cases involving foreign nationals over the past five years.
Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim has demanded a comprehensive police investigation into a human trafficking syndicate discovered in the district, calling for all perpetrators including organisers to face swift justice.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has upheld a RM28 million judgment against Singaporean businessman Chan Cheh Shin for investment fraud, finding he actively promoted questionable schemes through public seminars and roadshows across the region.
A Malaysian man has been sentenced to six years and eight months in Brunei for his central role in a cross-border ATM fraud scheme involving stolen debit cards and unauthorised withdrawals totalling BND8,480.