Malaysia: Malaysia detained five senior military officers on Tuesday for allegedly leaking intelligence to a smuggling ring in exchange for money, according to officials. The detentions highlight ongoing concerns about corruption and security breaches within the nation's military ranks.

According to Anadolu Agency, the Magistrate's Court has issued remand orders against a total of 10 individuals. The group includes two journalists from an online media agency, a company manager, an administrative assistant at the Malaysian Medical Association, and a foreign woman, all under investigation for their involvement in a smuggling syndicate operating in the southern region of the country.

The remand orders vary in duration: four male suspects are to be held for seven days until August 20, two men and one woman for two days until August 18, while two men and one Indonesian woman are remanded for three days until August 15. The military intelligence officers are suspected of providing the smuggling syndicate with crucial information to help them evade law enforcement.

The syndicate is accused of smuggling goods such as drugs, cigarettes, and other items from neighboring countries, with an estimated monthly value of about 5 million Malaysian Ringgit ($1.1 million). The suspects reportedly received bribes ranging from 30,000 Malaysian Ringgit ($7,103) to 50,000 Malaysian Ringgit for each smuggling operation.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim addressed lawmakers, stating that there will be "no compromise" in cases involving intelligence leaks. "If there are groups, akin to cartels, profiting by selling confidential information, this is a grave matter for the nation," Anwar told the parliament, known locally as Dewan Rakyat. He emphasized that he is awaiting the initial report but assured that there will be no cover-ups. "If we begin compromising on breaches within our intelligence apparatus, it would be disastrous for the country," he added.