Key Takeaway: Cybercrime will be included in Malaysia-Singapore cross-border crime cooperation , as the two countries prepare to renew their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the matter. Malaysia’s Home Minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, announced that cybercrime will be a new focus in Malaysia-Singapore cross-border crime collaboration . The updated MOU will be signed on Nov 14 during Saifuddin’s meeting with Singapore’s Minister of Home Affairs and Law, K. Shanmugam. This move reflects the growing threat of cybercrime , which costs ASEAN an estimated US$64 billion annually. The agreement emphasizes capacity-building, intelligence-sharing, and joint operations as vital components for addressing cybercrime. The exchange of MOU documents will occur at the Annual Leaders' Retreat on Dec 8 in Malaysia, which will be attended by the prime ministers of both nations. Saifuddin also highlighted plans to discuss border congestion issues and will visit Singapore’s Immi
Indonesia affirmed that it does not recognize China's claims over the South China Sea, even after signing a maritime development agreement with Beijing. This stance comes as analysts warn that the deal could potentially compromise Indonesia’s sovereign rights.
Despite China’s historical claims based on the disputed "nine-dash line," Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry reiterated that Indonesia is a non-claimant state with no overlapping jurisdiction in the South China Sea. The ministry emphasized that the agreement focuses on fisheries and conservation in the North Natuna Sea and does not affect sovereignty or sovereign rights.
The joint statement from Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s recent visit to Beijing noted a "common understanding" on joint development, which some Indonesian experts argue could imply acknowledgment of overlapping claims and risk compromising Indonesia's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) rights.
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