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According to the United Morning News, seven Malaysian gangsters targeted players attending a poker game, breaking into a luxury private residence in Bukit Timah late at night, armed and stealing over 4.9 million dollars, quickly splitting into two groups to escape Singapore. Six of them pleaded guilty in the High Court on Monday (September 14), with the two masterminds sentenced to 12 years and 11 months in prison, 24 strokes of the cane, plus a fine of 4,000 dollars.In court, it was revealed that the masterminds, Wu Wentong (30 years old) and Huang Zhishan (35 years old), learned from a friend who had previously attended the poker game that the house often held poker games at night. After scouting the location, they discovered that the front door of the house would not be locked during the game. Wu Wentong and Huang Zhishan then recruited five other accomplices, specifically coming to Singapore to commit the crime. This armed robbery occurred around 2 a.m. on April 18, 2024, at a residence in the upscale Alper Wang Garden area, where 11 men and women were playing poker in the living room.According to the case details, around March 2024, Wu Wentong and Huang Zhishan decided to rob the poker players at the house due to financial issues. They knew that they could not carry out such a large-scale robbery with just the two of them, so they contacted Hamidun, who runs a private security company and provides debt collection services, to help gather a team, promising a reward of 1.5 million ringgit (approximately 470,000 Singapore dollars). After the group succeeded, they left in a multi-purpose vehicle, splitting into two groups to leave Singapore via the Tuas and Woodlands checkpoints. At the same time, several players in the private residence managed to free themselves from their restraints and reported the robbery to the police. With the assistance of the Royal Malaysia Police, the six defendants were arrested between late April and November 2024 and were extradited to Singapore for prosecution. The police have since recovered virtual currency worth 1.69 million dollars, while the remaining funds and property are still missing.

Malaysia is leaning towards relying on Huawei Technologies' artificial intelligence chips to power its sovereign AI program. The Southeast Asian country is seriously evaluating the use of Huawei AI hardware as the backbone of a 2 billion ringgit (approximately 494 million USD) initiative aimed at giving the country greater control over national data.Insiders say it is currently unclear how many chips Malaysia will purchase, and these individuals requested anonymity due to unauthorized disclosure. This move faces strong opposition from the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.

According to the Economic Daily, TSMC's advanced packaging CoWoS capacity is in short supply, and it has been reported that some backend orders have overflowed to Intel's factory in Malaysia, where Intel is assisting with packaging using part of its capacity to serve common major customers, breaking the past ecosystem competition norms. TSMC Chairman Wei Zhejia previously stated at a conference call that TSMC focuses on advanced packaging in the frontend and welcomes "more manufacturers to supply capacity" for the shortage in the backend, providing flexible alternatives for common customers.The report points out that the bottleneck in advanced packaging capacity mainly lies in the backend ramp-up speed being lower than that of the frontend process, and the widening gap in CoWoS capacity has forced orders to overflow. SemiAnalysis Chipbook data shows that approximately $1.3 billion worth of HBM has been shipped to Malaysia, and industry analysis indicates that Intel's local factory should already have the capability for large-scale HBM integration. Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger stated that the EMIB-T technology is ensuring reliable yield, and in the context of insufficient CoWoS capacity, "Intel is in a unique position to provide support." Companies with overlapping supply chains such as Unimicron, ASE Technology Holding, and Jiadeng are expected to benefit simultaneously, with Unimicron's stock price rising over 7% on that day. Intel's EMIB-T related applications are targeted for mass production by 2027.

According to the New Straits Times, Malaysian police recently dismantled an illegal Bitcoin mining operation located in Tronoh, arresting two men aged 40 and 52, and confiscating 73 cryptocurrency mining devices and related equipment.

The founder of TRON, Justin Sun, delivered a video keynote speech at Malaysia Blockchain Week 2026. He stated that DeFi, TradFi, and AI are accelerating their integration through the same assets, payment channels, and user groups. The future of finance will be a connected system operated collaboratively by institutions, open blockchain networks, and AI, and the infrastructure capabilities of TRON will become an important cornerstone supporting this transformation.Justin Sun pointed out that the scale and efficiency of TRON make it naturally suitable for AI agent payment scenarios. The B.AI and Bank of AI within the ecosystem have already endowed AI agents with independent identities and autonomous trading capabilities, with the number of B.AI users exceeding 2 million. He also responded to industry compliance concerns by highlighting the achievement of T3 FCU freezing approximately $450 million in illegal assets, stating that TRON's goal is to build a bridge between humanity and AI, local markets and global liquidity, providing open infrastructure for the next generation of value flow and inclusive finance.Malaysia Blockchain Week 2026 was held from July 29 to 30 at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Center and is one of the most anticipated Web3 events in Southeast Asia. This event brought together global policymakers, industry leaders, developers, and investors to discuss the future evolution of blockchain, digital assets, and emerging technologies.

According to a report by Reuters, the Chief Minister of Johor, Malaysia, stated on Tuesday that the Johor state government has noted and fully supports the decision made at the special meeting of the municipal hall: to revoke the business license of NS0 Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (Network School) located in Forest City, and to order it to cease all activities starting from July 22, 2026.He stated that this decision was made in accordance with due process and relevant legal provisions, and was ultimately decided after a comprehensive review of the law enforcement inspection report, investigation results, and the statements submitted by the company.Network School had previously attracted widespread attention due to allegations on social media. Some netizens claimed that the project accepted participants from Israel, while Malaysia has not established diplomatic relations with Israel.

According to BFM News, the Johor state government of Malaysia has requested the federal government to investigate the Network School, founded by former Coinbase Chief Technology Officer Balaji Srinivasan, due to allegations that some Israeli citizens participated in the project using third-country passports. The Johor state government has asked the Ministry of Home Affairs and relevant law enforcement and security agencies to verify the identities, nationalities, and entry purposes of the individuals involved, and to investigate whether the operation of Network School requires registration or approval under Malaysian law.At the same time, authorities will also review whether the project complies with relevant regulations regarding site permits, building usage, land use, accommodation operations, and commercial activities. If any violations are found, actions will be taken in accordance with the law. It is understood that Network School is located in Forest City, Malaysia, founded by Balaji Srinivasan, and is a private residential community built based on his "Network State" concept, with membership fees starting at $1,500 per month, offering services such as accommodation, dining, fitness, and shared office space.

According to Malaysian media "The New Straits Times," Malaysian police raided an illegal cryptocurrency mining operation located in a warehouse in the Port Klang Free Trade Zone at Pulau Indah yesterday and shut it down. During the raid, two foreign men, aged 20 and 31, were detained, and mining equipment was confiscated.According to Malaysian law, this action violates the Penal Code and the Electricity Supply Act. If convicted, the two men could face ten years in prison and a fine of 100,000 ringgit (approximately 24,500 USD).

According to The Edge Malaysia, Malaysia has made comprehensive revisions to the regulations on shareholding and asset declaration for civil servants. The new rules stipulate that public officials can purchase shares in companies registered in Malaysia, but the shareholding ratio must not exceed 5% of the company's paid-up capital or a value of no more than 300,000 ringgit, whichever is lower. Although the upper limit for shareholding remains at 5%, the value limit has been increased from 100,000 ringgit. If officials wish to exceed the shareholding limits, they must apply for approval from designated officials, including the Prime Minister and the Chief Secretary to the Government. The announcement also specifies relevant rules regarding digital assets.Previously, Bloomberg reported in February that the then Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), Azam, held 17.7 million shares in a financial services company, valued at nearly 800,000 ringgit. This report sparked public debate in the country.

In February this year, several Chinese citizens were raided by the police at a rented villa in Country Heights, Kajang, Malaysia. The police claimed to suspect that the Chinese citizens were involved in fraud, and subsequently, the Chinese citizens were forced to transfer about $50,000 (approximately 200,000 ringgit) in USDT. The police later arrested 12 officers involved in the case and removed them from frontline duties, but the investigation still awaits technical reports and digital evidence results, and there has been no breakthrough to date.Lawyer Charles, representing eight Chinese victims, stated that the investigation is progressing too slowly. Since the arrest of the 12 involved police officers, there has been no further information, raising suspicions of internal interference attempting to suppress the case. He warned that if there is internal protection, he will file a complaint with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.

The Malaysian digital asset trading platform Hata has completed an $8 million Series A financing round, led by Bybit, with participation from several global family offices. Hata holds dual licenses from the Malaysian Securities Commission and the Labuan Financial Services Authority, allowing it to provide digital asset trading and custody services locally. The funds from the financing will be used to enhance liquidity, expand the user base, and develop more products.

On April 12, ARCB officially held the Asia Launch Ceremony in Malaysia, gathering over a hundred representatives from government agencies, the business sector, the education sector, and youth students to witness the event, marking its official entry into a new phase of expansion in Asia.During the event, ARCB signed strategic cooperation memorandums with Kanzun Ventures and Rakyat Trustee, and the three parties will engage in deep cooperation in areas such as capital synergy, financial product development, and the construction of sustainable development mechanisms.At the same time, ARCB also completed the signing of a tripartite cooperation agreement with ReSkills and JLM AI Agent, focusing on education and the cultivation of technical talent. In addition, ARCB allocated 1.2 million USD in special funds to UiTM University to promote the JLM AI Agent artificial intelligence project into the campus system.

According to market news, Bank Negara Malaysia announced that it will test a practical application plan involving the ringgit stablecoin and tokenized deposits in 2026.It stated that the testing will allow the central bank to assess the impact of stablecoins and tokenized deposits on monetary and financial stability, and provide a basis for policy direction in these specific areas. Clearer guidance on the use of the ringgit stablecoin and tokenized deposits is expected to be provided by the end of 2026.

According to reports from Cover News citing Malaysian media, recently, 7 local Malaysian police officers, along with 5 men, broke into a residence in Kajang, Selangor late at night, intimidating and extorting Chinese tourists, ultimately forcing the victims to transfer approximately 200,000 ringgit (about 352,000 yuan) via cryptocurrency. After the police launched an investigation, they acted swiftly and successfully arrested the involved officers.Sources revealed that the incident occurred around 11 PM at a residence in Country Heights, Kajang. That night, 8 Chinese tourists were resting inside when they were suddenly confronted by 12 men who broke in, some of whom were wearing reflective police vests and displayed police identification, claiming to be officers. The police have classified this case as armed robbery and have initiated an investigation under Section 395 of the Penal Code. Meanwhile, the police will apply for a remand order from the local court to assist in further investigations.

The Malaysian Crown Prince's telecom company Bullish Aim announced on Tuesday the launch of RMJDT, a stablecoin pegged to the Malaysian Ringgit, targeting the cross-border payment market in the Asia-Pacific region. RMJDT will be issued on the Layer 1 blockchain Zetrix.Bullish Aim will establish a Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) company and allocate an initial treasury asset of 500 million Ringgit (approximately 121.5 million USD) in Zetrix (ZETRIX) tokens.

The eldest son of the King of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, Ismail Ibrahim, announced the launch of a stablecoin named RMJDT, which is pegged to the Malaysian Ringgit.According to informed sources, this stablecoin will be backed by local currency cash deposits and short-term Malaysian government bonds.

The Malaysian authorities have established a joint task force to utilize high-tech drones and ground police to shut down nearly 14,000 illegal Bitcoin mining machines. The state-owned electricity company Tenaga Nasional (TNB) reported that these illegal miners have stolen $1.1 billion worth of electricity from the national grid since 2020.Authorities are using drones to search for heat signatures, while ground police use sensors to detect illegal electricity usage. Deputy Minister of Energy Transition and Water Services Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir stated that allowing such activities not only involves theft but also poses a challenge to the national grid system.

The Malaysian authorities are actively cracking down on illegal Bitcoin mining activities, which are reported to have caused up to $1 billion in electricity theft losses.Law enforcement agencies are employing a strategy that combines high-tech and traditional methods, including using drones to detect abnormal heat sources, handheld sensors to detect irregular electricity usage, and responding to residents' reports of strange noises. It has been reported that some illegal miners even use natural bird calls to mask the noise of mining equipment. This crackdown has evolved into a "cat-and-mouse game," involving raids on shops and abandoned houses. The Malaysian government will continue to strengthen regulations to curb this increasingly serious problem.

According to Reuters, Malaysia's national power company TNB stated that illegal electricity usage for cryptocurrency mining has caused losses of approximately $1.1 billion (about 4.6 billion ringgit) from 2020 to August this year.The authorities disclosed that a total of 13,827 locations suspected of electricity theft were seized, with related activities involving tampering with electricity meters and illegal connections, which are violations under the Electricity Supply Act. TNB has collaborated with the police, communication regulators, and anti-corruption agencies to carry out actions, seizing Bitcoin mining machines and establishing a database of property owners and tenants involved in the case for monitoring and enforcement; at the same time, smart meters have been deployed at distribution substations to detect abnormal energy usage in real-time.