Bursa bounces higher on bargains
2022-09-30
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI erased losses made earlier in the day to end the morning session slightly higher even as regional markets slumped. Read full storyContinue Reading
Lower electricity tariffs from October to December after 6 consecutive hikes
2022-09-30
SINGAPORE: Electricity tariffs will be lower for the October to December period compared with the previous quarter, SP Group said on Friday (Sep 30) after six consecutive quarters of increase. For the period from 1 October to 31 December 2022, electricity tariff, excluding Goods and Services Tax (GST) will decrease by anContinue Reading
Woman accused of killing husband in Ang Mo Kio found to be of unsound mind
2022-09-30
The High Court ordered that her case be reported to the Minister of Law after the woman was assessed to be unfit to plead.Continue Reading
Storm weakens but flood threat remains
2022-09-30
Storm Noru has weakened to a low-pressure system but will continue to bring heavy rain on Friday, with the threat of flooding, the Meteorological Department said.Continue Reading
Fast and furious no more? Bangkok’s infamous No.8 bus
2022-09-30
A “Pink Devil” roars down Bangkok’s busy streets, furiously overtaking tuk-tuks, cars and motorbikes, narrowly avoiding a collision as it slows to allow passengers to scramble on before veering back into the capital’s hectic traffic. Welcome aboard the No.8 bus.Continue Reading
Thai corporates need to step up sustainable supply chain network
2022-09-30
Thais and corporate citizens need to build resiliency, efficiency, and competitiveness to achieve a sustainable supply chain management network, according to Setha Thavisri, Direct Material Procurement Director, Pan International (Thailand). Pan International is an integrated and centralized procurement company under Thai Bev Group.Continue Reading
Destroyed tombstone of 138-year-old grave to be kept in museum
2022-09-30
GEORGE TOWN: Pieces of tombstone from the 138-year-old grave belonging to Foo Teng Nyong (estimated 1816 to 1874) that was illegally demolished and found dumped in the Jelutong landfill will be kept in a museum. Read full storyContinue Reading
Malaysian woman fasts for 1,232 days for religious purposes, eating on alternate days
2022-09-30
Homemaker and mother of three Tarulata Shantilal Tejani, 61, is believed to be the only Jain in South-East Asia to complete three ‘varsitap’ fasts. Read full storyContinue Reading
Turkish, Malaysian exports to enjoy duty-free treatment effective Jan 1, 2023
2022-09-30
KUALA LUMPUR: Effective Jan 1, 2023, about 99 per cent of Turkish exports to Malaysia will enjoy duty-free treatment, while almost 86 per cent of Malaysia’s exports to Turkiye will enjoy a similar advantage under the Malaysia-Turkey Free Trade Agreement (MTFTA). Read full storyContinue Reading
Undertaker Roland Tay charged with evading S$427,000 in income tax, failing to register for GST
2022-09-30
SINGAPORE: Veteran undertaker Roland Tay Hai Choon was charged on Friday (Sep 30) with evading income tax of about S$427,000 and failing to register his businesses for Goods and Services Tax (GST). Tay, the 75-year-old founder of Direct Funeral Services, was handed three charges under the Income Tax Act andContinue Reading