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Month: November 2024

Posted on November 28, 2024

Malaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan, founder of Measat, Astro and Maxis, dies at 86

The founder of satellite operator Measat, Astro, and Maxis, Krishnan was a prominent figure in Malaysia’s business landscape.

Posted on November 27, 2024

Firms urged to take note of UK subscription contracts regime consultation

Businesses selling to UK consumers must consider – and try to influence – measures proposed in recently published government consultation on the implementation of the new subscription contracts regime, an expert has said.

Posted on November 27, 2024

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar junta chief over crimes against humanity

This is the first application for an arrest warrant against a high-level Myanmar government official, and ‘more will follow’.

Posted on November 27, 2024

Philippine crackdown on Pogos sparks fears of underground scams and espionage

The crackdown on scams and human trafficking may push the industry underground, fostering more sophisticated crimes like espionage and disinformation.

Posted on November 26, 2024

European alignment on ‘T+1’ securities settlement migration ‘must get political boost’

The political desire of the new UK government to foster closer trading relations with the EU post-Brexit can be served via a major project for shortening the securities settlement cycle in European markets, experts have said.

Posted on November 26, 2024

Indonesia arrests Filipino fugitive accused of running US$67 million investment scam

Hector Aldwin Pantollana, a known casino junket operator, was apprehended at the airport using biometric data and will be deported back to the Philippines.

Posted on November 26, 2024

Blackface cases in Singapore spark outrage, calls to plug racial awareness gaps

In the latest case, eight people attended a UOL event wearing afro wigs and black-painted faces, prompting the company to apologise.

Posted on November 25, 2024

FCA to crack down on non-financial misconduct remuneration adjustments

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is likely to take a tougher approach to policing non-financial misconduct and ensure that firms reduce employee remuneration, or even apply clawback, where non-financial misconduct is identified, an expert has said.

Posted on November 25, 2024

39 foreigners escape Myanmar online scam centre, cross into Thailand amid trafficking concerns

The foreigners include citizens of Sri Lanka, Nepal, Malaysia, and Russia. The incident highlights the growing problem of online scams in the region.

Posted on November 25, 2024

Malaysian court orders return of Swatch LGBTQ-themed watches

The decision comes after the government banned LGBTQ references on Swatch products, citing concerns about morality and public interest.

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