Subway murder sparks fury over South Korea’s stalking laws
2022-09-22
The shocking assault on a young female in a toilet sets off fury over the place’s weak anti-stalking laws.Continue Reading
Dementia and planning ahead for your parents: What you need to know about end-of-life matters
2022-09-22
Can your own parents get their Lasting Power of Attorney made if they have dementia How s Advance Care Preparing different from Advance Healthcare Directive? Before having that tough yet necessary discussion, here’s what you need to know.Continue Reading
Commentary: Parents too need to make an effort to manage their children in public places
2022-09-22
Those who do not control their children spoil it for the rest of us when dining places become less kid-friendly or impose the “screaming children surcharge”. Parents need to make an effort to manage children, but we’d all benefit from some empathy as well, says Vivian Teo.Continue Reading
CNA Explains: When does a murderer get life imprisonment instead of a death sentence?
2022-09-22
Why are some murderers sentenced to life imprisonment while others are sentenced to death? CNA uncovers the different scenarios, the prosecution’s function and if life imprisonment is really for life.Continue Reading
U.N. rights envoy warns that Myanmar's election will be a 'fraud'
2022-09-22
GENEVA (Reuters) – The United Nations human rights expert on Myanmar said on Thursday that an election planned by the country’s junta will be a “fraud” and warned other countries against offering assistance that would help legitimise it. Read full storyContinue Reading
Thailand denies entry to model who denounced Myanmar junta in pageant speech
2022-09-22
BANGKOK (Reuters) – A Myanmar model who took refuge in Thailand after speaking out against a military coup in her homeland has been blocked from returning to Bangkok, Thai authorities said on Thursday, over what her manager said was an Interpol notice. Read full storyContinue Reading
Cambodia: Closure of Khmer Rouge trial leaves mixed legacy
2022-09-22
In its final hearing the court upheld the genocide conviction of the regime’s last surviving leader.Continue Reading
Probation for man who sexually assaulted 2 girls in his youth group, stalked ex-girlfriend
2022-09-22
The man was also part of the SG Nasi Lemak Telegram group, which circulated explicit photos and videos of women. Continue Reading
Daily round-up, Sep 22: Singapore fresh fish prices to keep increasing; analysts say Putin preparing for long war in Ukraine; Taiwan eyeing end to COVID-19 quarantine
2022-09-22
Let’s get you up to speed with the day’s stories. Average prices for fresh fish from Malaysia and Indonesia have risen by about 20 per cent so far this year. Industry players are expecting prices to continue increasing over the next few months, as the monsoon season shrinks supply, and theContinue Reading
Malaysia's experience in handling Covid-19 should be institutionalised, says KJ
2022-09-22
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia’s experience in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic needs to be institutionalised to ensure that the Health Ministry and the country are ready should another pandemic emerge in the future, says Khairy Jamaluddin. Read full storyContinue Reading