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FLASHPOINTS: Thailand-Cambodia Border Escalation - Regional Security Implications

Thailand-Cambodia border clashes escalated on 24 July 2025, killing 16 people and displacing 138,000 civilians. Fighting began after Thai soldiers were wounded by landmines, prompting mutual expulsion of ambassadors and complete border closure.

In Brief: Malaysia's Hospital Mortuary Corruption Reveals Systematic Racketeering Patterns

INSIGHT: Islamic State-Inspired Bangladeshi Network in Malaysia: Group Attribution and Operational Dynamics

INSIGHT: Foreign Militant Networks in Malaysia: The Case of Al-Qaeda and HuJI-B Networks and Implications

FLASHPOINTS: Iran-Israel Escalation - Implications for Malaysia's Strategic Interests

INSIGHT: 2025 Shangri-La Dialogue Exposes Strategic Hollowness of US Regional Policy

INSIGHT: ASEAN's Myanmar Crisis Tests Regional Unity at 46th Summit

IN BRIEF: Xi Jinping's Southeast Asia Tour Amid US-China Trade War

IN BRIEF: Putra Heights Gas Pipeline Incident

A major gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights damaged 190 homes and injured 145 people. Authorities are investigating potential negligence. The Selangor Menteri Besar promised action if negligence is confirmed.

The Memo: March 24—31, 2025

The Memo from March 24—31, 2025: Summary of incidents, ranging from terrorism, covert actions, organised crimes, regional conflicts to cybersecurity incidents.

IN BRIEF: Myanmar-Thailand Struck by Powerful 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar near Sagaing, causing widespread damage across Myanmar and Thailand. The junta has declared a state of emergency across six regions and requested international aid as the region contends with infrastructure damage and ongoing aftershocks.

INSIGHT: Arrest of Istanbul Mayor Sparks Largest Anti-Government Protests in Turkey Since 2013

THE MERIDIAN: Malaysia at the Crossroads of U.S.-China Tech Rivalry

Malaysia faces dual pressures: U.S. demands over Nvidia chip controls and MAHB cyberattack, while Trump administration struggles with fallout from Signal breach. Regional tensions heighten as Chinese hackers target Asian telecoms.

INSIGHT: Armed Forces Law Revision in Indonesia Sparks Renewed Protests