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The Star
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Wednesday (July 16, 2025)
Malaysia * Court of Appeal's Wan Ahmad Farid said to be front-runner for Chief Justice * Orang Asli welfare laws to undergo major amendments, says Zahid * Fancy visiting Dr Mahathir's old home? Galeria Sri Perdana is now open * Lorry almost completely razed on Karak Expressway * High steaks: Syndicates using livestock sheds to smuggle drugs * Police to lead National Scam Response Centre operations * Woman killed, 13 injured after truck plunges into ravine in Lahad Datu * 'It is absolute madness' says Saifuddin of video of baby being raped sold online * Cops detain woman for assaulting, threatening 11-year-old boy in Mantin * Government launches Border Security Index to gauge effectiveness of enforcement agencies, says Saifuddin * New vehicle inspection centres to open soon, says Transport Minister * New arrest made in six-month-old Johor shooting case * Hundreds of fake pistols for sale to students seized in Melaka * King awards scholarships to 13 university students * Participants shed clothes at controversial motivational event, say cops * Email allegedly from missing British teen tells family not to worry, stop looking, say cops * Sultan of Selangor chairs 269th meeting of Conference of Rulers * Clerk loses over RM126,000 to syndicate posing as police officer, prosecutor * Cops uncover nearly 15kg of heroin base in secret compartment of car * Singer Amy files police report against Shila Amzah * National security, judicial appointments discussed at Conference of Rulers meeting * Bomba to use drones in search for missing influencer * MACC's apology insincere, says family of Teoh Beng Hock * RM35.4mil worth of frozen food seized from unlicensed premises, 29 held in Sabah-wide ops * Family of girl who fell to death from Sentul condo lodges second police report, alleges foul play * Umno is now a local party in Sabah, says Ahmad Maslan Singapore * US tariffs may last well after Trump; crucial for countries to deepen trade ties: SM Lee * Singapore open water swim races to proceed as water quality improves * Singapore teen amasses what might be the world's biggest collection of Galactus comics – 854 and counting * Singaporean singer JJ Lin opens up about heart condition: 'How long can I continue to sing?' * Strong argument for cockpit video recording, says IATA chief in wake of Air India crash report * Jail for drunken man who shoved stranger into Singapore River, causing him to drown * Jail for man who fatally hit his daughter, two, while driving van without licence in Singapore * Qantas flight from Singapore to Sydney delayed for days due to mechanical issues Indonesia * 11 capsize victims swim six hours to survive * Trump says Indonesia to face 19% tariff under trade deal * Indonesia police detain 12 suspects over baby trafficking ring linked to Singapore * Jokowi suspects political motive behind diploma scandal, calls to impeach son Gibran * Indonesian central bank slash rates again to boost growth Thailand * Cannabis curbs could leave farmers high and dry * Bangkok eyes Middle East visitors as safety fears impact Chinese arrivals * Thai police arrest woman who allegedly seduced and blackmailed Buddhist monks * Thai cuisine is thriving in China * Thaksin to receive verdict on royal insult case in late August * Thailand to propose zero tariffs in crucial US trade talks Wednesday (July 16) * Thai govt to crack down on cannabis-laced sweets with over-limit THC; shops face fines, jail for illegal sales or missing labels Philippines * US plans to build boat repair facility in Philippines' Palawan island * Panel gives 12 Philippine cops five days to answer charges over missing cockfighting enthusiasts * Filipino director pushes back after Beijing tries to block South China Sea film Vietnam * Vietnam's public security ministry takes stake in internet firm FPT Telecom * Hanoi to implement trial ban on single-use plastics in inner city * Vietnam sees alarming surge in diabetes cases, over half undiagnosed Myanmar * Myanmar youth embrace AI to shape future Cambodia * Cambodian PM orders renewed focus on online scam crackdown * Vietnamese online scammers busted in Sihanoukville * Cambodia arrests over 200 Vietnam citizens in cyberscam crackdown Laos * Economic issues take centre stage at Lao govt meeting with provincial governors * Laos secures US$2.8mil from Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Special Fund to finance development projects Brunei * Chinese cultural showcase spotlights China's shared heritage with Brunei Aseanplus * Malaysia-China mutual visa-free travel begins tomorrow * Korean K-drama superstar Lee Soo-hyuk has landed in KL, will meet Malaysian fans at Pavilion KL on Wednesday (July 16) * Leader backs civil rights Bill despite pushback * No signs of cooler summer days * Closer watch on foreigners * Rising tariffs, shrinking futures * Albanese and Xi hail improved ties, commit to open communication * Oil slips as Trump's 50-day deadline for Russia eases supply fears * Zahid continues official visit, high-level meetings set in New Zealand * Scientists develop tool to 'tell how fast someone is ageing' * Hong Kong star Gillian Chung reveals she struggles with body dysmorphia * Malaysian stocks slip as US inflation weighs on sentiment * Ringgit slips at opening against greenback as US rate cut hopes fade * 2Q 2025 GDP likely to grow 4.5-5.5% amid tariff rush - economists * Three mixed pairs advance into second round in Japan Open * Online gambling den busted in Serdang apartment raid, 496 illegal immigrants detained * Air India crash rekindles debate over cockpit video recorders * Malaysia still working on tariff negotiations with US, says Tengku Zafrul * Hong Kong stocks lifted by Nvidia rally on mixed day in Asia * Online job scams in Hong Kong jump 92% amid rise in 'click farming' tactics * HK actor Ray Lui's wife flaunts RM216k handbag while vacationing with husband in Europe * AI porn case student facing criminal probe by Hong Kong privacy watchdog * Oil prices gain on summer demand hopes despite wider economy woes * China's Baidu to deploy driverless cars on Uber * Poor deals have long-term impact on Malaysia, says Tengku Zafrul * Bursa Malaysia easier at midday as cautious sentiments abound * English majors at Chinese universities face uncertain future as AI replaces basic skills * China is spending billions to become an AI superpower * Nvidia says it will resume sales of 'H20' AI chips to China * New Zealand weather events prompt rethink of government housing protections * India's river divers risk health in search for hidden treasures * Lawyers for S. Korea's ex-leader Yoon request court to review legality of his detention * 'Japanese First' party shakes up election with alarm over foreigners * M'sia poised to be Asean halal hub for NZ products, says Zahid * YouTuber from China fined RM800 for trespassing on Parliament grounds * Fuel prices July 17-23: Diesel, RON97 up 3sen, RON95 unchanged * Britain lifts ban on Pakistani airlines * Japan sees record 21.5 million tourists in first six months * Indian Cabinet welcomes Group Captain Shukla's return from space, lauds PM Modi's visionary leadership * Share resources among Asean to offset Trump's tariff, says Perantim * Early exit shock for Aaron-Wooi Yik in Japan Open * Boeing opens KL office to support Malaysia's aerospace aspirations * Ringgit closes slightly lower vs US$, stays defensive despite Fed concerns * Nicol urges caution over placing too high hopes on Sangari, Eain Yow at 2028 Olympics * China hands Tibet official suspended death sentence over US$50mil in bribes * Former TVB actress Grace Wong shares rare family photos with husband and daughter * China woman, left school at 15 to help her family, gets 7 million fans selling online * Hong Kong care home resident arrested on suspicion of murder after man dies * C-drama "A Dream Within A Dream" captivates global audiences especially in South-East Asia region with unique narrative style * South Korea moves to end 'baby exports,' state to take full responsibility * Central Asian Football Association expresses regret over Malaysia's late withdrawal from Nations Cup * Japan YouTuber has 'world's longest chin', promotes self-love after beating taunts * Action superstar Jet Li shares his perspective on death, reveals why he doesn't attend funerals * 4 Malaysian bars on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 list, Penang bar wins best menu * Malaysia can be a top surfing destination in the region, surfers say * 'Meniti Cakerawala' dance theatre odyssey sets off on a nationwide orbit * South Korea reports African swine fever case after four-month hiatus * Chinese passenger plane, cargo jet in near-miss over Siberia - reports * Japan discards state-acquired Covid-19 drugs worth US$1.6bil
New Straits Times
16-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Saifuddin: Border Security Index a tool to assess border safety
PUTRAJAYA: The Border Security Index was launched today to measure the country's border safety. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the index was developed in collaboration with the Institute of Public Security of Malaysia under the Home Ministry and Universiti Teknologi Mara. He said it would serve as a strategic and credible tool in assessing Malaysia's border security landscape. "This is a historic milestone. The index we have developed is unique because it is based on credible, real-time data collected from 31 enforcement agencies. "It's not just about police or Immigration. It includes all agencies involved in border security," he said at the ministry's monthly assembly here today. He said the index was based on 54 indicators in 12 key categories of border-related crimes, including human trafficking, drug and arms smuggling, illegal logging, cybercrime, wildlife trafficking and kidnapping for ransom. He said the data would be updated twice a year, with agencies inputting information according to specified indicators. The index generates scores on a scale of 0 to 1, with higher scores indicating stronger security. "For example, based on the latest data, three areas recorded the best performance: kidnapping for ransom, maritime robbery and arms smuggling, with zero reported cases from all involved agencies. That's a very encouraging sign," Saifuddin said. Also part of the 12 key categories are illegal fishing, biosecurity threats and cross-border violence. Saifuddin said the index would allow for more strategic deployment of assets and personnel at identified hotspots and enable more data-driven annual budget submissions to the Finance and Economy ministries. "This index empowers the Home Ministry, as the lead agency, to act with better precision. "It helps us determine where to deploy resources, which agency to prioritise and how to justify our needs with data. "In short, it gives us a clearer picture of where we stand and what actions need to be taken." He said the Cabinet Committee on Border Security, which he chairs, would adopt the index as a reference tool in national security planning. "This launch sends a single, important message — our borders are secure and the overall state of border safety in Malaysia is stable and reassuring. "That's crucial not just for national security, but also to build investor confidence."
