EC issues jail warning over false party claims
The Election Commission (EC) has warned people not to lodge false complaints against parties in the run-up to the election, saying they themselves will face prosecution if such petitions are believed to be of malicious intent.Continue Reading
Huawei has replaced thousands of US-banned parts in its products, founder says
Huawei Technologies has replaced more than 13,000 parts in its products that were hit by United States trade sanctions, the Chinese tech giant’s founder said, according to a speech transcript posted on Friday (Mar 17) by a Chinese university. According to the transcript of the February speech posted by ShanghaiContinue Reading
When chasing Bollywood stars at any cost is your job
Stars and the paparazzi depend on each other to make a living, but the relationship is souring.Continue Reading
Project pushes healthy habits
Bangkokians’ poor state of physical and mental health needs to be addressed, said Supreeda Adulyanon, manager of the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth).Continue Reading
Singapore: The penguins given world-first cataract surgery
It took up to 2.5 hours for each penguin – and three months on, the birds can see clearly.Continue Reading
Menindee: Millions of dead fish wash up near Australian town
“Just imagine leaving a fish in your kitchen to rot” said one resident, describing the smell.Continue Reading
‘Hinoyojin!’ In Tokyo, a fire patrol tradition from the Edo era is alive and well
Made up of local volunteers, the hinoyojin fire patrol fosters a sense of community spirit by reminding residents about fire risks and keeping an eye on the neighbourhood.Continue Reading
New law to fight online criminals
A new Royal Decree on Cyber Crime Prevention and Suppression is now in effect, giving victims, banks, and the authorities more options in fighting online scams and other illegal online activities.Continue Reading
Heart of the Matter: How to get more people to blow the whistle on family violence?
More cases of family violence are being reported in Singapore, but few are because bystanders called the authorities. Why do neighbours hesitate to call the authorities? Heart of the Matter host Steven Chia gets answers from two social workers and a psychologist.Continue Reading
Commentary: With so much to do as we grow older, can we ever ‘fully’ retire?
Retiring isn’t a viable option for some – but for those fortunate enough, retiring enables them to spend time with family, serve the community and even embark on an “encore” career, says Cesar Balota.Continue Reading