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South Korea Cracks Down on Tourist Overcharging With Stricter Penalties From August

South Korea's Cabinet has approved tougher penalties for overcharging tourists in accommodation and dining, effective August 4. Violators face business suspensions and taxi drivers risk licence suspension, marking a significant shift in enforcement.

By Khairul Anuar · 29 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Middle East and Africa Face Surging Air Travel Fraud as Cairo Hits Global Peak

Fraud prevention rates in the Middle East and Africa have doubled to 2.03% in Q2, the highest globally, with Cairo emerging as the world's fraud hotspot. East Asia shows improvement.

By Khairul Anuar · 16 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

High Court Rejects Stay Request in RM492,480 Umrah Refund Case

Malaysia's High Court has rejected an appeal by three former travel agency directors seeking to postpone a RM492,480 refund to umrah pilgrims, maintaining their fraud conviction.

By Khairul Anuar · 29 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

South Korea Cracks Down on Tourist Overcharging With Stricter Penalties From August

Middle East and Africa Face Surging Air Travel Fraud as Cairo Hits Global Peak

High Court Rejects Stay Request in RM492,480 Umrah Refund Case

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