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Singapore authorities have charged a 23-year-old Myanmar national with terrorism financing after he transferred RM295 to support militant operations in Gaza. The suspect, radicalised online, faces potential imprisonment and substantial fines.
Singapore has detained three teenagers aged 14 to 19 under the Internal Security Act for planning separate violent attacks inspired by extremist ideologies. The cases highlight growing concerns about youth radicalisation in the region.
Malaysia's Deputy Inspector-General of Police has warned that extremist groups are increasingly using online platforms and video games such as Roblox to recruit members, marking a significant shift from traditional physical recruitment methods.
Indonesia has defended its deportation of Palestinian Abdul Karim Raed Miqdab, confirming he was arrested based on a legitimate Interpol Red Notice from Cyprus for terrorism-related charges, not humanitarian activism.