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Malaysia's parliament has approved legislation strengthening the nation's ability to prosecute child sexual offenders who operate across borders, responding to a 117 per cent surge in cases involving foreign nationals over five years.
A 23-year-old man in southwestern China has been detained after illegally skydiving from a residential building without official permission. The stunt, performed to boost his social media presence, violated public safety regulations and resulted in a 15-day administrative detention.
Indonesia has intensified its fight against online gambling by blocking 3.7 million websites and shutting down thousands of bank accounts since late 2024, targeting the entire financial infrastructure supporting the illicit industry.
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Malaysia's National Security Council has dismissed viral claims of a personal data leak, stating the information stems from cybersecurity incidents reported before 2022 and is not linked to any active systems.
A comprehensive study by the Coalition Against Piracy reveals that consumers using illegal streaming services face significant cybersecurity dangers, including malware infections, identity theft, and financial fraud.