AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCross-border scam crackdown: Operation FRONTIER+ III has wrapped up after a two-month sweep across 10 jurisdictions, with 3,018 arrests tied to 138,000 fraud cases and about US$752 million in losses; police also froze nearly 102,000 bank accounts and recovered US$161 million. Regional travel rules: Thailand is rolling back its 60-day visa-free entry for 93 countries to 30 days (with some changes and exclusions), citing security and misuse concerns. Heat preparedness: ASEAN is pushing a new roadmap urging passive cooling as extreme heat becomes a health and productivity risk for workers and cities. Local education spotlight: In Sarawak, Batu Kitang rep Lo Khere Chiang praised rural teachers as “silent architects” after launching a book on their struggles and impact. Tourism momentum: Malaysia says it welcomed 10.6 million visitors in Q1-2026, helped by infrastructure upgrades and Visit Malaysia Year 2026 marketing.
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