Driver taken to hospital after multi-vehicle accident along Woodlands Causeway
2022-10-13
The injured driver was trapped in a car and had to be rescued by firefighters. Continue Reading
Putin seeks to kindle anti-Western sentiment among Asian leaders
2022-10-13
ASTANA, Kazakhstan: President Vladimir Putin used a speech to Asian leaders on Thursday (Oct 13) to develop a theme that he has pressed more intensely as Russia’s military fortunes have waned: That Moscow is fighting the West to establish a fairer world. With Western economic sanctions also tightening, Putin hasContinue Reading
Indonesia to investigate cases of fatal kidney injury among children
2022-10-13
Indonesia’s drug regulator (BPOM) said in a statement the syrups were not registered in the country. Its health ministry said it is talking to experts from the WHO that are investigating the case in Gambia and it has formed a team with the country’s paediatric association (IDAI) and a Jakarta-basedContinue Reading
Rare protest banners removed in Chinese capital
2022-10-13
BEIJING: Beijing authorities removed rare banners of political protest from an overpass in the Chinese capital, according to images circulated widely on social media on Thursday (Oct 13), just days before the start of a twice-in-a-decade Communist Party congress. The banners bore several slogans, including a call for President XiContinue Reading
US Federal Communications Commission set to ban approvals of new Huawei, ZTE equipment
2022-10-13
WASHINGTON: The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to ban approvals of new telecommunications equipment from China’s Huawei Technologies and ZTE in the US on national security grounds, according to a document posted by the agency. FCC chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel last week circulated the proposed ban to theContinue Reading
Tourism, businesses cheer as Taiwan reopens borders for international travel
2022-10-13
Travel agencies have seen an uptick in bookings, and airlines are adding flights to accommodate the soaring demand to and from TaiwanContinue Reading
FIFA, Indonesian football body form taskforce after fatal stampede
2022-10-13
JAKARTA: The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) and world football governing body FIFA will form a joint taskforce in a bid to improve crowd control and safety measures after a deadly football stampede earlier this month, officials said on Thursday (Oct 13). Indonesian authorities are under pressure to take swift stepsContinue Reading
Uncertainty surrounds Malaysia’s state assemblies after dissolution of federal parliament
2022-10-13
PH YET TO MAKE A FIRM DECISION At the same time, states under PH have yet to make a firm decision on whether to dissolve the state assemblies. PH chairman Anwar Ibrahim said although the three states under the coalition – Penang, Selangor and Negeri Sembilan were still tied toContinue Reading
Jailed former PM Najib among UMNO nominees for Pekan seat contest in upcoming election: Reports
2022-10-13
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak is among the nominees put forth by the United Malays National Organisation’s (UMNO) division in Pekan, Pahang to contest there during the upcoming general election. According to Malaysian media reports, Najib, who is currently serving a 12-year jail term, is among theContinue Reading
Hong Kong man jailed for stabbing police at protest
2022-10-13
HONG KONG: A Hong Kong man was jailed on Thursday (Oct 13) for stabbing a police officer in the arm during protests against a Beijing-imposed national security law two years ago. Wong Kwan-wa, 26, was sentenced to five years in jail after pleading guilty to rioting and wounding with intent, accordingContinue Reading