Business, markets and economy news from Malaysia.
Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim has demanded a thorough investigation into a human trafficking network exposed in Berapit, calling on police to pursue all perpetrators including organizers with urgency.
A 20-year-old and 18-year-old from England have received five-and-a-half-year prison sentences for orchestrating a significant cyberattack on Transport for London in 2024, gaining access to millions of customer records.
An Indian national faces trial in Ho Chi Minh City for allegedly smuggling 1,477 diamonds into Vietnam between August 2023 and October 2024. The case also involves Vietnamese nationals accused of bribery and fraud in connection with the illegal trade.
Japanese police arrested Hu Shi, a senior executive of Cambodia-based Prince Group, alongside two others for submitting false address change notifications. The syndicate is sanctioned by the US and UK for running large-scale fraud operations.
Hong Kong authorities have arrested seven people in connection with a violent robbery at the airport that netted HK$7 million in gold bars. Police believe an insider may have been involved in the crime.
Vietnamese police have dismantled a criminal network stealing pets for the meat trade, rescuing more than 400 cats and reuniting at least 40 with their owners. Nine suspects face charges following the bust in Ho Chi Minh City.