Anti-corruption efforts

Malaysia steps up anti-scam efforts with new law amendments, says Cyber consumer group

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Malaysia steps up anti-scam efforts with new law amendments, says Cyber consumer group

KUALA LUMPUR: Singapore’s proposed anti-scam law may offer a boost in the fight against scammers, but Malaysia has already amended several laws to provide authorities with an edge. While commending Singapore’s move to introduce a law that would grant police the power to control the bank accounts of scam victims, Malaysia Cyber Consumer Association chairman … Read more

Chinese legal community asks: where is the line on death penalty for corrupt officials?

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Chinese legal community asks: where is the line on death penalty for corrupt officials?

The Chinese legal community’s latest discussion about standards for the death penalty come after a court in Inner Mongolia autonomous region upheld the death sentence of a local official who pleaded guilty to pocketing more than 3 billion yuan (US$422 million) in total. On August 27, Inner Mongolia’s regional high court dismissed an appeal by … Read more