Chinese families look to Malaysia, South Korea’s AI sex crime scourge: 7 Asia highlights

A view of Penang. More Chinese families are looking at homes in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, and Penang, where the education infrastructure appeals to them. Photo: Shutterstock

We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider .
A view of University Malaya. More students from China are looking to universities in Malaysia to further their studies. Photo: Shutterstock
A view of University Malaya. More students from China are looking to universities in Malaysia to further their studies. Photo: Shutterstock
The facade of the Singapore Parliament building. Singapore will hold a general election on May 3. Photo: Xinhua
The facade of the Singapore Parliament building. Singapore will hold a general election on May 3. Photo: Xinhua
Activists wearing masks protest against deepfake porn in Seoul last year. The poster reads: “Repeated deepfake sex crimes, the state is an accomplice too.” Photo: AFP
Activists wearing masks protest against deepfake porn in Seoul last year. The poster reads: “Repeated deepfake sex crimes, the state is an accomplice too.” Photo: AFP