The integrity of Malaysia’s social safety net has recently come under intense scrutiny following a massive crackdown by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). Under the banner of “Ops Daya,” authorities have uncovered a widespread scheme involving the systematic abuse of the Social Security Organisation’s (Perkeso) Daya Kerjaya 2.0 programme. This initiative, designed to provide crucial financial incentives to employers for hiring vulnerable groups, became a target for syndicates and unscrupulous businesses. With RM9 million in public funds allegedly siphoned off through fraudulent claims, the scale of the deception is both staggering and deeply concerning for a social welfare system intended…

South Korea has officially entered a new era regarding digital accountability, as the government begins enforcing a stringent law aimed at curbing the tide of misinformation. Under the recently amended Information and Communications Network Act, the legal landscape for news outlets and prominent social media influencers has shifted dramatically. Courts are now empowered to impose punitive damages of up to five times the proven financial losses on organizations or high-profile creators who circulate manipulated or blatantly false information, especially when that content is produced to generate profit or intentionally cause harm. This is not a mere slap on the wrist;…