Double-decker buses banned on risky routes
PUBLISHED: 24 Apr 2025 at 09: 26
The Ministry of Transport has ordered that double-decker buses not travel dangerously after a deadly accident on a bridge in Prachin Buri.
Suriya Jungrungreangkit, the minister of transportation, announced on Wednesday that he had given the Department of Land Transport ( DLT) an order to look into the fatal collision involving a double-decker bus and a lorry on Highway 304 in the Na Di district.
On Monday at around 1.30am, the fall, which took place on a steep uphill expand, resulted in a fire that left seven people dead and more than 40 others injured.
First investigations indicate that the driver was moving too quickly for the road conditions, which led to the collision.
An region where electric cable was located was impacted, resulting in a short circuits and fire.
In reply, Mr. Suriya, who is also the deputy prime minister, imposed a moratorium on their use along seven potentially dangerous roads and ordered stringent audits of double-decker cars.
They include: Chiang Mai-Doi Nang Kaew, Mae Hong Son-Mae Teep, Pua-Doi Phu Kha National Park, Bo Pho-Khok Ngam, Cho Wo-Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park, Wan Nam Khieo, Kabin Buri Junction, and Khao Pubpa-Phatthalung.
He likewise directed regulators to work with the Department of Highways to deploy warning signs and rumbling strips to prompt motorists to slow down.
Additionally, all trucks may leave at designated inspection locations.
He added that the DLT may impose strict regulations for both standard and certified services for the security of both passengers and road users in order to completely restrict the registration of fresh double-decker buses.
Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in indicted for corruption: Prosecution
Journal of South Korea’s prosecutors announced on Thursday ( Apr 24 ) that they had indicted former president Moon Jae-in on corruption charges involving his son-in-law’s employment at an airline. Moon was “indicted for corruption for receiving 217 million won ( US$ 150, 000 ) in connection with facilitating theContinue Reading
Hasanah Social Enterprise Fund 2025 opens for applications
- For Indonesian social businesses with a clear impact objective, away to US$ 22, 700 in grants are available.
- concentrates on industries like crops, mental health, circular economy, hospitality, mobility, and education
Applications for the Hasanah Social Enterprise Fund 2025 ( HSEF2025 ), a funding initiative run by Yayasan Hasanah in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, are now open. With grants of up to US$ 22, 700 ( RM100, 000 ) available per recipient, the fund is intended to support Malaysian social enterprises that demonstrate measurable social or environmental impact.
In its fourth year, HSEF2025, which is targeted at businesses in industries like sustainable agriculture ( food security ), mental health and aging care, circular economy, artists and heritage, ecotourism, social mobility, and education, is a priority. Both brand-new and seasoned cultural companies are eligible to apply. A provisional grant that combines a give with a zero-interest loan is available to current beneficiaries.
Siti Kamariah Ahmad Subki, the board member and managing director of Yayasan Hasanah, stated,” We’re witnessing a paradigm change in the part of company in society. Social effect is still a part of how businesses operate, employ, and develop today. It is not just the domain of a few. We at Yayasan Hasanah are happy to back social enterprises that are advancing this transformation, pursuing a purpose-based economic success.
As DNA transitions its sustainability coverage to a stand-alone news site, please read the full article at https ://oursustainabilitymatters.com/hasanah-social-enterprise-fund-2025-opens-for-applications / for the full article.
Singapore’s Keppel first-quarter profit jumps on infrastructure boost
On Thursday ( Apr 24 ), Singapore’s Keppel Ltd., excluding its legacy offshore and marine assets, reported a 25 % increase in first-quarter net profit, driven by strong results in both its infrastructure segment and asset management. Keppel, which was established as a shipbuilding yard more than 50 years ago,Continue Reading
Malaysia will need to revise down growth forecast, central bank governor says
Due to uncertainty in trade and tariffs, Malaysia will need to lower its growth forecast of 4.5 % to 5.5 % for the year, according to the country’s central bank governor.  , At a Wednesday ( Apr 23 ) International Monetary Fund event in Washington, Bank Negara Malaysia Governor AbdulContinue Reading
Nintendo says demand for Switch 2 console in Japan overwhelming
Takashi Mochizuki
In a sign that the future Nintendo Switch 2 may have the biggest equipment release in the history of the video game industry, Nintendo Co announced it is seeing overwhelming demand for the device.  ,
We have received 2.2 million programs for the raffle sale for customers in Japan only, which is significantly more than what we had anticipated, according to Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa, who posted the news on X Wednesday. As a result, we regret that a sizable amount of the applicants won’t be chosen.
To meet the high demand in Japan, the Kyoto-based organization developed a lottery system that places a premium on customers who frequently purchased games and made online subscriptions for the initial Transfer. On Thursday, pre-orders may start.
By the time Nintendo hits stores on June 5, according to experts, it will be possible to sell between 6 and 8 million computers. The PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 from Sony Group Corp. sold 4.5 million models in their first two weeks on the market, which is tied for the best start to time.  ,
Furukawa claimed that Nintendo is implementing several strategies to increase production.  ,
President Donald Trump’s trade policy has hampered the Switch 2’s comeback. Vietnam, which was hit by a 46 % tariff before the US granted it a 90-day reprieve at a lower rate of 10 %, makes up about a third of the units.  ,
Due to the tariffs, Nintendo delayed pre-orders in the US, where it will retail for US$ 450 ( RM1 ), 975, starting on April 9. The firm announced last week that the US price of Switch 2 accessories would be raised, and that “anytime in the future, any amount of any Nintendo product may also be affected.” – Bloomberg
Deep Dive GE2025 Podcast: PAP’s Dinesh Vasu Dash on how a pivotal turning point in his career led him to politics
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Otelli Edwards,   network
You played a significant role during COVID because you advocated for vaccinations and, evidently, those times were questionable. What would you do to use what you learned in the past, such as running for the upcoming election?  ,
Dinesh Vasu Dash, PAP prospect for East Coast GRC:  
Yes, I must add that the main focus of the position I’ve had in my life was to get things done and make things work for everyone. We frequently hear a lot during the current year, but we don’t understand how these things will be having an impact on locals.
We could go on for a while about whether or not the GST should be 9 %, 7 %, or better, 0 %, but where would the money be coming in from? And how do we finally finance the various different initiatives we have?
Therefore, I believe having a holistic view of problems may be good. And this includes making the guidelines work for people, as well as plan development. You know, you have to make a lot of adjustments and a lot of to and fros from whatever the earth expertise is in order for it to work for the people on the ground.
On the taste trail: Malaysian-style thunder tea rice and fried yong tau foo after a scenic Punggol walk
Since they were 16 and almost three decades later, Popo ( grandma ) used to make homemade dishes to spread their shared Hakka heritage, which is now something unique.
Their voyage has been a real labor of love, from a sincere home-based organization to three growing stalls in Bukit Merah View, Anchorvale Village, and One Punggol. They are still in progress, though.
Kumiko remarked,” We hope that we can grow.” There is” just one more stall”
Their upcoming looks as vast as their meals with devoted users who have supported them since the stroller delivery time and a Singapore Enterprising Hawker Award under their belt.
One Punggol Hawker Centre,# 02-26, 1 Punggol Drive, Singapore 828629 is where Hakka Leipopo is located. It’s available from 10am to 4pm on Thursday and from 10am to 7:30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday through Sunday. It is shut down on Wednesdays.
On MediaCorp GOLD 905, watch Makan Kakis with Denise Tan on Thursdays starting at 11am.  ,
Woman held for leaking exam to former police general
PUBLISHED: 24 Apr 2025 at 06: 07
According to the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, a person has been detained for aiding a former policeman general in cheating on an interview at Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Law.
On Wednesday, a police squad acting on an arrest warrant approved by the Bangkok South Criminal Court on Tuesday nabbed Kanittha Lertbanjerdwong in the Bang Bon city of Bangkok.
Ms. Kanittha has been accused of obtaining a check sheet prior to the test and passing it on to the former police general who was taking an hour course at the university again in 2023.
After examining the photos stored on a former police officer’s cellphone with close relationships to the previous police general, the crime authorities determined that Ms. Kanittha was the suspect.
The former police officer’s phone was reportedly the recipient of the images from the test paper, but phone records indicated that Ms. Kanittha had sent them them.
Ms. Kanittha was not a university employee, according to the computer police. However, it is believed that she made friends with school officials in charge of the evening class.
According to the researchers, the suspect may have used her connections to get the exam paper.