Anti-Online Scam Bill: Myanmar’s military-backed parliament approved an “Anti-Online Scam Bill” authorising the death penalty for those who detain or violently coerce victims into working in online scam centres, with the death sentence kept in the final text after joint-house revisions in Naypyidaw. UN Human-Trafficking Warning: The UN’s IOM says trafficking into Asian scam compounds is surging, with people from 80+ countries lured via social media fake job ads, then stripped of documents and forced to run scams under threats, violence and sexual abuse. Scam Network Relocation: Reporting links Myanmar’s crackdown pressure to scam operations relocating across the region, including movement along Thai-Myanmar border routes and temporary camps as operators try to avoid raids. Malaysia UNHCR Clash: Malaysia’s foreign minister says UNHCR’s presence should be reconsidered unless stricter screening is implemented, criticising a process that allows online applications from Myanmar and card collection on arrival. ASEAN Sports (Myanmar-Philippines): Myanmar beat the Philippines 4-1 in the ASEAN Hyundai Cup, while Malaysia also maintained a perfect start after crushing Laos 4-0.