Macau Records 13.9% Crime Rate Drop in 2022, the Lowest Since Pre-pandemic
The total number of reported crimes in Macau has dropped by 13.9% to 9,799 last year, Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak announced in a press conference.
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Roger Ng of 1MDB Infamy Says Malaysian Prison Was Hell
Roger Ng, convicted banker and 1MDB conspirator, appealed for no jail time as he is reeling after his hellish experience in Sungai Buloh prison in Malaysia.
Physical Crime in Singapore Rose in 2022; Molestation, Theft on the Up
Physical crime cases in Singapore went up by 4.4% in 2022, with outrage of modesty, voyeurism, theft, and rioting identified as crimes of concern by the police.
Malaysia, Singapore to Cooperate on Digital Economy, Fighting Online Scams
Malaysia and Singapore partnered to exchange knowledge and best practices to tackle online scams and cooperate on expanding both countries' digital economies.
Hong Kong’s Crime Rate Rises 4.4% in 2022 Compared to 2021
The city registered an increase of 4.4%, or 2,087 cases, in the first three quarters of 2022 when compared with the same period of last year.
Thailand, Australia Underscore Cooperation to Fight Human Trafficking, Transnational Crime
Thailand and Australia emphasized to cooperate under the Joint Action Plan on Strategic Partnership in areas like security and anti-human trafficking.
Police to Probe Viral ‘Recycled’ Photos on Alleged Kidnapping in Visayas
Several allegations regarding kidnapping cases that circulated on social media were "recycled" photos from previous cases.
Over 466K Sacks of Sugar Found During CDO Inspection — BOC
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) conducted a surprise inspection on multiple warehouses in Cagayan de Oro and discovered a total of 466,142 sacks of raw sugar