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Malaysia and the Philippines have committed to accelerating the repatriation of more than 5,000 undocumented Philippine migrants detained in Sabah, with over 1,000 identified as immediately eligible for deportation.
Indonesia has justified its deportation of Palestinian national Abdul Karim Raed Miqdad by confirming he was subject to a valid Interpol Red Notice issued by Cyprus for terrorism charges.
Indonesian authorities have deported 92 Chinese nationals and banned them from re-entry after arrests connected to an alleged online scam network operating from Batam. The move reflects growing concerns about Southeast Asia becoming a hub for transnational cyber crime.