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Malaysia’s Online Safety Act 2025: A Catalyst for ASEAN Cooperation on Safer Online Spaces
Published on 02/09/2025
» As the online landscape continues to evolve rapidly across Southeast Asia, governments are grappling with the growing complexities of online harms, from financial fraud and disinformation to child exploitation and distressing content. These threats demand innovative, rights-respecting responses that can keep pace with technological change while protecting the most vulnerable. In this context, Malaysia’s passage of the Online Safety Act 2025 marks a transformative step, both for the country and potentially for the broader ASEAN region.
Kasikornbank scraps key profit target amid weak economy
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/09/2025
» Kasikornbank Plc abandoned a key earnings target on concerns that the already weak Thai economy may deteriorate further, denting loan demand and increasing defaults.
Train used by North Korea's Kim Jong Un seen in Beijing
Reuters, Published on 02/09/2025
» BEIJING — A train marked with a North Korean flag and other visible design features consistent with one that has been used by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was seen travelling on a railway track in Beijing, Reuters witnesses said on Tuesday.
Malaysia detains 23 nationals for drug use while in Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 02/09/2025
» Malaysian drug enforcement authorities have arrested 23 nationals for drug use in separate operations at the border after they returned from a holiday break in Thailand.
Cambodian troops warned they risk death planting mines in Thai soil
Post Reporters, Published on 02/09/2025
» Deputy Defence Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit has warned Cambodian troops laying anti-personnel landmines in Thai soil they are risking death.
Gold punches through $3,500 to hit record on rate-cut bets
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/09/2025
» MELBOURNE — Gold hit a record as the prospect of United States Federal Reserve rate cuts and growing concerns over the central bank’s future gave fresh legs to the multiyear rally in precious metals.
Neighbour’s dogs have Buri Ram villagers on edge
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 02/09/2025
» BURI RAM - Residents of Khok Phet village in Prakhon Chai district of this northeastern province are growing increasingly upset after repeated attacks by a neighbour’s pit bulls and a Thai ridgeback along a local road.
Woman found in distressed state on Pattaya road
Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 02/09/2025
» CHON BURI - A woman found in a distressed state, only partly clothed and darting in and out of traffic on Sukhumvit Road has been referred for psychological evaluation and medical treatment.
French colonial legacy fades as Vietnam fetes independence
AFP, Published on 02/09/2025
» HANOI - Crispy banh mi baguettes, grand colonial facades and chattering Francophone schoolchildren are lingering reminders of the French presence that once dominated Vietnam.
Five big deals sealed on Premier League transfer deadline day
Online Reporters, Published on 02/09/2025
» The summer's transfer window for Premier League club now officially closed with several headline moves completed in the final hours. Here are five of the biggest deals to go update through on deadline day.