Digital lottery vendors given option to sell below B80
2022-08-18
The Government Lottery Office (GLO) has given sellers of digital tickets the option of reducing the price below 80 baht for the Sept 1 draw.Continue Reading
Najib's final SRC appeal: Defence says will be filing fresh submissions if adjournment granted
2022-08-18
PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s lead defence counsel Hisyam Teh Poh Teik says he will file fresh submissions to defend the former prime minister in his final appeal against his conviction and sentence in the SRC International case. Read full storyContinue Reading
Najib's final SRC appeal: Defence says will be filing fresh submissions
2022-08-18
PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s lead defence counsel Hisyam Teh Poh Teik says he will file fresh submissions to defend the former prime minister in his final appeal against his conviction in the SRC International case. Read full storyContinue Reading
China regulator probes banks' property loan portfolio – sources
2022-08-18
SHANGHAI/BEIJING: China’s banking regulator is scrutinising property sector loan portfolios of some local and foreign lenders to assess systemic risks, sources with knowledge of the matter said, as the real estate sector’s debt crisis worsens. Read full storyContinue Reading
Oil prices hold steady as recession worries offset lower U.S. stocks
2022-08-18
SINGAPORE: Oil prices were little changed on Thursday as investors grappled with falling stockpiles in the United States, rising output from Russia and worries about a potential global recession. Read full storyContinue Reading
Singaporeans with year-end travel plans urged to apply for passports now: ICA
2022-08-18
Those who submit their applications late will risk not being able to collect their passports in time for their travels, said ICA. Continue Reading
Proton inks deal to sell smart EVs in Malaysia, Thailand
2022-08-18
KUALA LUMPUR: Proton and smart Automobile Co Ltd (smart) has formalised a deal following the signing of a General Distributorship Agreement (GDA) today, which will see the national car maker launching the first model by the fourth quarter of 2023. Read full storyContinue Reading
Vietnam orders tech firms to store user data onshore
2022-08-18
HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnam’s government has ordered technology firms to store their users’ data locally and set up local offices, its latest move to tighten cybersecurity rules. Read full storyContinue Reading
Khairy: Health Ministry to introduce zero-bullying policy
2022-08-18
REMBAU: The Health Ministry will implement a zero-bullying policy at all its offices and facilities after 20% of respondents to a survey said it occurred, says Khairy Jamaluddin. Read full storyContinue Reading
Covid committee to consider endemic status
2022-08-18
The government’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration on Friday will consider the new status of Covid-19 as an endemic and communicable disease under surveillance.Continue Reading