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The Malaysian government is preparing new legislation aimed at curbing illegal gambling, with plans to grant expanded enforcement powers to police in response to growing concerns over both online and land-based betting activities.   Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof confirmed that authorities are currently drafting the proposed law and intend to present it during the upcoming parliamentary session.   “At the federal level, the government is drafting a law to address illega

The Philippines’ highest-ranking law enforcement official has thrown his full support behind a renewed nationwide effort to combat money laundering and terrorism financing, following a directive issued earlier this month by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. On 12 February, Marcos instructed “concerned government agencies and instrumentalities” to work in close coordination with the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to implement an updated national strategy aimed at curbing il