SINGAPORE: Nicole Lim was at home on the afternoon of March 10, going through her son’s homework with him, when she received an alarming text message from a neighbour: A large snake had been spotted just outside her house in Jurong West. The text message came with a photo of the snake’s head emerging from a...
TOKYO: The man who allegedly killed a woman livestreaming on the streets of Tokyo reportedly said he came to Tokyo to search for her whereabouts while she was streaming. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details of the murder. The man, 42, is from Oyama City, Tochigi Prefecture and allegedly killed the 22-year-old woman on...
VIENTIANE: Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has emphasised the importance of sustainable industrial development, and urged business owners to uphold environmental responsibility, improve production standards and strengthen the local economy. He made the call while touring Xekong province on March 9, and also highlighted the need for continuous research and innovation in food processing to ensure high-quality...
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia Development Holding Sdn Bhd's (MDH) RM1.1bil investment into Sapura Energy Bhd is not a government bailout but a strategic investment towards sustainability, according to government spokesperson Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. The MDH is a special purpose vehicle of the Finance Ministry. This statement follows Sapura Energy's announcement that MDH would subscribe to its redeemable convertible loan...
PETALING JAYA: Malaysiakini reporter B. Nantha Kumar is expected to be charged at the Shah Alam Sessions Court this Friday (March 14) over allegations of accepting a RM20,000 bribe. Nantha, who has strongly denied the accusation, was informed by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on Wednesday (March 12) that he would be facing charges, reported Malaysiakini. "I...
SHANNON, Ireland (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday said the issue of how the United States is going to "take over Canada" will not be discussed at a gathering of G7 foreign ministers due to take place in Canada on Thursday. The foreign ministers of the Group of Seven major democracies -...
BALIK PULAU: Police arrested four individuals, including two men and two women, in separate raids on Tuesday (March 11), believed to be owners of mule accounts used in several fraud syndicates, resulting in victims losing a total of RM147,600. Barat Daya District police chief ACP Sazalee Adam said the first raid led to the arrest of...
HONG KONG: Hong Kong customs have uncovered the largest gold bullion-smuggling case ever recorded by the department, after officers found HK$46 million (US$5.9 million) worth of the precious metal in an air cargo shipment bound for Japan. Officers from the Customs and Excise Department’s air cargo division made the discovery when they acted on a risk...
A RECENT post has set social media "ablaze" with discussion over traders selling fireworks at the Ayer Baloi Ramadan Bazaar in Pontian, Johor. These traders claim that they were issued permits to sell their wares which has led to some frustration among food stall vendors. Is it true that the Pontian Municipal Council (MPPn) gave out permits...
Singaporean influencer Sarah Yasmine, who had previously claimed to be Aliff Aziz’s girlfriend, is seeking a SG$250,000 (RM830,000) compensation from the actor for filing an allegedly wrongful claim against her under the Protection from Harassment Act. In a recent Instagram update, Sarah argued that the filing was unfounded as Aliff, 34, had pleaded guilty to the khalwat...
