Felicia Teo case: Chief Justice dismisses appeal for murder charge to be withdrawn completely
2023-03-09
There seems to be a live lead in the form of an alleged accomplice based in Indonesia, says the Chief Justice.Continue Reading
Singapore identifies Padang, surrounding architecture as potential candidate for UNESCO World Heritage Site
2023-03-09
SINGAPORE: Singapore has identified the Padang and its surrounding architecture as a potential candidate for Singapore’s next UNESCO World Heritage Site, the National Heritage Board (NHB) announced on Thursday (Mar 9). Named The Padang Civic Ensemble, the site was chosen as it is considered most likely to fill the UnitedContinue Reading
Covid-19 drug now free of charge
2023-03-09
The anti-viral drug molnupiravir has been included in the list of essential medications covered by the Universal Coverage for Emergency Patients (Ucep) Plus scheme, according to deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul.Continue Reading
DBS chief Piyush Gupta’s pay climbs 13% to S$15.4 million as bank profit soars
2023-03-09
SINGAPORE: DBS Group chief executive Piyush Gupta earned S$15.4 million in 2022, a 13 per cent increase in what was a banner year for Southeast Asia’s biggest lender. That included a cash bonus of S$5.8 million, his salary of S$1.5 million as well as deferred pay, the Singapore bank’s latest annualContinue Reading
MP petitions over revoked warrant
2023-03-09
Move Forward Party MP Rangsiman Rome lodged a petition with the Judicial Commission on Wednesday seeking a probe into the role of several judges regarding the revocation of an arrest warrant against a senator suspected of having links with drug trafficking rings.Continue Reading
Move Forward MP petitions over revoked warrant for senator
2023-03-09
Move Forward Party MP Rangsiman Rome lodged a petition with the Judicial Commission on Wednesday seeking a probe into the role of several judges regarding the revocation of an arrest warrant against a senator suspected of having links with drug trafficking rings.Continue Reading
BMA prepares for ‘super-aged societies’
2023-03-09
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) held a workshop to launch the so-called Urban Sandbox: Klang Model at BMA General Hospital, which aims to improve healthcare for the increasing number of elderly people in Bangkok’s inner-city areas.Continue Reading
macau888 brother ‘Big’ contacts police
2023-03-09
Kittipong “Big” Kachornboonthaworn, one of four brothers who allegedly ran the macau888 online gambling website, has contacted police to turn himself in on condition he gets bail.Continue Reading
City groups push for the legalisation of sex work
2023-03-09
Women’s rights groups in Bangkok on Wednesday called for the decriminalisation of sex work in the country, along with a range of broader measures supporting women.Continue Reading
City groups push for legalisation of sex work
2023-03-09
Women’s rights groups in Bangkok on Wednesday called for the decriminalisation of sex work in the country, along with a range of broader measures supporting women.Continue Reading