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...
MANILA: Former president Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday (March 11) said that Vice President Sara Duterte would win if she decides to run for President, citing his arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC) as a factor. Duterte made the prediction while held at the Villamor Airbase amid an arrest warrant issued by the ICC for...
MANILA: Former president Rodrigo Duterte (pic), once the Philippines’ firebrand leader, is now under custody after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for crimes against humanity over the brutal drug war that defined his presidency. The tribunal sought the assistance from global police force Interpol to enforce the arrest warrant, which was served...
BANGKOK: A gang of Chinese diners has been causing trouble for restaurant owners in the Bo Win area of Chonburi’s Si Racha district, with their latest offence occurring at a local pork barbecue restaurant where they fled without paying their bill. Yuthanan Panphrom, the restaurant owner, recounted the incident to the press, explaining that four Chinese...
HANOI: Building on the achievements of the past 60 years, Asean needs to adopt breakthrough thinking and sharper strategies to drive forward regional connectivity and cooperation. The key directions are aimed at strengthening Asean's development, bolstering its central role in the regional structure. Party General Secretary To Lam made the remarks in his policy speech during the...
PETALING JAYA: MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M. Saravanan says he has decided not to go on with the debate with independent preacher Zamri Vinoth. The Tapah MP said he had made his decision in the interests of national harmony. "I have discussed it and I have decided not to continue with the debate in the interest...
PETALING JAYA: Shops that did not allow customers to "walk in" but instead conducted sales exclusively online and lacking signage on the premises were found to be selling prohibited species by the Selangor Fisheries Department in two raids in Petaling Jaya on Monday (March 10), Malay language daily Sinar Harian reports. Selangor Fisheries director Noraisyah Abu...
KUALA LUMPUR: The health status of former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob remains uncertain as his medical leave ends on Wednesday (March 12) and the doctor treating him has not confirmed whether he is fit enough to provide a statement to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), Malay language daily Sinar Harian reports. Citing sources,...
