Myanmar Cybercrime Crackdown: Myanmar’s military-backed parliament approved an “Anti-Online Scam Bill” authorizing the death penalty for those who detain or violently coerce victims into working in online scam centres, with MPs saying the core provisions stayed intact after revisions. UN Human Trafficking Warning: The UN’s migration agency (IOM) says trafficking into Asian scam compounds is surging, with people from 80+ countries lured via social media, then stripped of documents and forced into online fraud, including cases of sexual abuse. Malaysia UNHCR Dispute: Malaysia’s foreign minister said UNHCR’s presence should be reconsidered unless stricter screening is guaranteed, criticizing a process that lets applicants apply online from Myanmar and collect cards on arrival. ASEAN Football—Myanmar vs Philippines: Myanmar beat the Philippines 4-1 in the 2026 ASEAN Hyundai Cup, taking early control and extending the lead after a late Philippines goal. ASEAN Cup—Malaysia vs Laos: Malaysia crushed Laos 4-0 to top Group B, setting up a tougher test against Thailand next. Myanmar Space Ambitions: President Min Aung Hlaing highlighted progress by the Myanmar Space Agency and unveiled a first astronaut candidate programme.