In-depth reporting on Malaysia and the region.
Thailand's firearm oversight suffers from three major vulnerabilities: millions of unregistered weapons circulating outside official channels, insufficient monitoring of legally registered guns after licensing, and transfers of government welfare firearms that circumvent original intent.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to increasing Malaysia's defence allocation in Budget 2027 to modernise the Malaysian Armed Forces and enhance personnel welfare, reflecting broader strategic priorities.
Singapore police have arrested four people—two men and two women—following an abduction and weapon possession case stemming from a car rental disagreement. One suspect faces court charges.
Thailand has suspended planned September peace talks with southern insurgents following a deadly attack in Narathiwat that claimed five ranger lives, forcing authorities to reassess the dialogue process.
Singapore is deploying advanced technologies including a spectroscopy-based hair scanner and an AI platform called NarcoNet to enhance drug detection and investigation efficiency, as drug use surges across the region.
A major investigation has exposed how a gambling empire controlled by a well-connected Cambodian businessman provided premises to international scam syndicates and human traffickers operating from a border casino, raising questions about oversight and political ties.