Malaysian authorities have rounded up hundreds of homeless people in Kuala Lumpur ahead of next week’s Asean summit, in what has been criticised as a “performative” action to please visiting dignitaries rather than addressing a chronic social issue in the capital. Around 545 people, including 180 foreigners, have been gathered since February in an operation known as KL Strike Force Aktiviti Orang Papa dan Kanak-Kanak, or “activities of the poor and children”. Jointly led by several city...