Human Trafficking & Scams: UN marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (30 July) with the theme “Trapped Behind the Scam,” warning that online fraud call-centres across Southeast Asia are increasingly coercing victims—often lured on tourist visas, then stripped of phones and passports. Rohingya Protection Crisis: Malaysia detained 100+ Rohingya asylum seekers outside the UNHCR office in Kuala Lumpur, prompting Amnesty to criticize the move as turning a humanitarian need into enforcement; Malaysia’s foreign minister also floated reconsidering UNHCR’s presence unless stricter controls are imposed. Myanmar Travel Safety: Reports of Myanmar military airstrikes and drone attacks killing civilians and damaging homes continue to raise risks for travel and border movement. Border/Entry Crackdowns: Thai authorities arrested 20 Myanmar nationals in Mae Sot for alleged illegal entry, handing them to immigration for legal proceedings. Tourism & Community Links: Eastern Konyak Union (EKU) from Myanmar made a solidarity visit to Konyak Union in Mon and donated to landslide relief, highlighting people-to-people ties along the India–Myanmar border. Regional Scam Enforcement: Malaysia’s Johor police raided 32 premises in Forest City, arresting 335 suspects tied to investment and romance scams, including 309 Chinese nationals.