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
‘Madam Dear’ makes defection to Democrats official
2022-09-22
The Democrat Party opened its arms to Watanya Bunnag on Thursday with the hope that her arrival will help restore its popularity among voters in Bangkok.Continue 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
Ringgit declines against US dollar at the close
2022-09-22
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit depreciated against the US dollar today despite higher oil prices, said a dealer. Read full storyContinue Reading
Citi Malaysia wins Best International Bank by Asiamoney
2022-09-22
KUALA LUMPUR: Citi Malaysia has won the ‘Best International Bank’ at the 2022 Asiamoney Best Bank Awards. Read full storyContinue Reading
MR DIY named ‘Most Outstanding Company in Malaysia – Consumer Discretionary Sector’
2022-09-22
KUALA LUMPUR: MR D.I.Y. Group (M) Bhd has been named “Most Outstanding Company in Malaysia – Consumer Discretionary Sector” in the Asiamoney “Asia’s Outstanding Companies Poll 2022” at an award ceremony held in Singapore recently. Read full storyContinue Reading
Singapore’s GIC buys into Sani/Ikos, valuing resorts group at more than US$2.2 billion
2022-09-22
Singapore’s GIC has bought a majority stake in Mediterranean luxury beach resort Sani/Ikos Group (SIG), valuing the company at – 3 billion euros (US$2. 27 billion), the companies said in a joint statement on Thursday (Sep 22). The Singaporean sovereign wealth fund has bought a stake held by investors thatContinue Reading
Delay in foreign labour intake due to over-reliance on Indonesia, Bangladesh, says HR Minister
2022-09-22
PETALING JAYA: Overdependence on a small number of source countries is the cause for delays in the entry of foreign labour into the country, says Datuk Seri M. Saravanan. Read full storyContinue Reading
22 years after 'The Beach' was filmed, Thai court orders environmental rehab work for Maya Bay
2022-09-22
The 2000 Hollywood film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, drew criticism for the impact of the shoot on the pristine sands of the bay, located on the island of Ko Phi Phi Ley in southern Thailand. Read full storyContinue Reading