Ex-CEO of Prive Group gets jail for punching boy after judge overturns mandatory treatment order
2022-10-05
A High Court judge sentenced Jean-Luc Kha Vu Han to two weeks in jail after an appeal by the prosecution. Continue Reading
Ringgit strengthens against US dollar at the close
2022-10-05
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit continued to appreciate against the US dollar today ahead of the Budget 2023 tabling on Friday (Oct 7), said an analyst. Read full storyContinue Reading
FMM: Implementation of CPTPP is timely for Malaysian businesses to recover
2022-10-05
KUALA LUMPUR: The much-awaited implementation of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is very timely, enabling Malaysian businesses to leverage it as another trade recovery tool, said the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM). Read full storyContinue Reading
MPs unanimously endorse White Paper on Singapore’s healthcare reform plan
2022-10-05
The two-day debate on the country’s new strategy, which will put a stronger focus on preventive care, saw more than 30 Members of Parliament rising to speak on the issue.Continue Reading
Hong Kong-mainland border reopening coming soon
2022-10-05
The long-awaited resumption of quarantine-free travel, or so-called “border-reopening,” between Hong Kong and mainland China will be announced later this month, according to two pro-Beijing politicians. The quarantine requirements for people entering mainland China from Hong Kong would probably be relaxed after the Chinese Communist Party’s 20th National Congress set to start on October 16, […]
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Najib files judicial review application against Prisons Department
2022-10-05
KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has filed an application for leave to initiate judicial review proceedings against the Prisons Department decision to turn down his request to attend Parliament sittings. Read full storyContinue Reading
Cabinet approves draft criteria for ‘protected person status’
2022-10-05
The cabinet on Wednesday approved in principle a draft announcement proposed by the Royal Thai Police on the screening of foreigners who apply for “protected person status”, deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisoranakul said.Continue Reading
Businessmen rescued from broken down boat
2022-10-05
PHUKET: Four Chinese businessmen were rescued after from their launch broke down at sea during a fishing trip.Continue Reading
Proposal for more bike lanes at CIQ to cut congestion at Causeway
2022-10-05
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Plans are underway to increase the number of motorcycle lanes at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ), says Johor Works, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh. Read full storyContinue Reading
CNA wins prize for outstanding reporting on climate change at Asiavision Awards
2022-10-05
SINGAPORE: CNA clinched an award for outstanding reporting on climate change at the Asiavision Awards on Tuesday (Oct 4). This is the second consecutive year it won in the category. This year’s winning entry spotlights how technology is helping Singapore’s fashion industry, with CNA reporter Lisha Rodney looking at how theContinue Reading