Najib's final SRC appeal: Apex court rejects application to adduce fresh evidence
PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court has dismissed former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s application to adduce fresh evidence in his final SRC International Sdn Bhd appeal. Read full storyContinue Reading
Beer truck overturns, driver killed
KHON KAEN: A trailer-truck loaded with cartons of ale overturned on a curve in Puay Noi district on Wednesday morning, killing the driving force who was trapped underneath it.Continue Reading
Apple lays off recruiters as part of its slowdown in hiring
Apple Inc laid off many of its contract-based recruiters in the past week, part of a push to rein in the tech giant’s hiring and spending, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Read full storyContinue Reading
FBM KLCI jumps in growing anticipation of corporate earnings
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI climbed more than 10 points in the morning session as fears over an economic slowdown in China were offset by optimism over corporate earnings results scheduled for release over the next two weeks. Read full storyContinue Reading
Tourist arrested over TikTok fishing video
A Dutchman has been caught in Phuket on the charge of illegally catching parrotfish within the waters of Mu Koh Phi National Park within Krabi province, after a TikTok video of him spearfishing received outrage from nearby residents.Continue Reading
Esports: Scalpers mark up prices for Dota 2’s TI11 tickets; lawyer warns of possible offences
The excitement at Dota 2’s exclusive The International (TI) 11 esport competitors coming to South-east Asia for the first time was obvious as tickets for that Oct 20-30 tournament in Singapore had been snapped up within an hour of going on sale on Saturday (Aug 13). Read full story Continue Reading
17 hurt after school van skidded into roadside drain
SUNGAI PETANI: A girl sustained a broken arm, while 15 other schoolchildren suffered minor injuries when the van they were travelling in on the way to school skidded into a roadside drain at Taman Rhu, Tikam Batu near here early on Tuesday (Aug 16). Read full storyContinue Reading
Warrant out for ‘real owner’ of Mountain B pub
The Pattaya Court on Monday issued a justify for the arrest associated with Somyos Panprasong, 55, in connection with the lethal fire at Mountain B pub in Chon Buri’s Sattahip district early on August 5, police stated.Continue Reading
2 in 5 workers in Singapore will not accept a job if unable to work remotely or have flexible work hours: Survey
Only 52 per cent of respondents said their employers provided them remote working options.Continue Reading