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gutzy. asia > 07/02/2026 > laos-repatriates-24-suspected-thai-call-centre-scammers-two-wanted-on-arrest-warrants

Laos repatriates 24 suspected Thai call-centre scammers, two wanted on arrest warrants

4+ hour ago  (598+ words) Twenty-four Thai nationals suspected of involvement in call-centre scam operations have been repatriated from Laos. Thai authorities are screening the group to determine whether they are criminal suspects or trafficking victims. Thailand " Twenty-four Thai nationals suspected of involvement in call-centre…...

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gutzy. asia > 07/02/2026 > mahathir-urges-malays-to-back-only-malay-candidates-sparking-criticism-over-race-based-voting

Mahathir urges Malays to back only Malay candidates, sparking criticism over race-based voting

7+ hour, 32+ min ago  (1036+ words) Malaysia's former prime minister, Dr Mahathir Mohamad, has triggered widespread criticism after urging Malays to vote only for Malay candidates in future elections regardless of political party, prompting renewed scrutiny of race-based politics in the country's multi-ethnic democracy. KUALA LUMPUR,…...