CNA Explains: How does postal voting work for Malaysia’s 15th general election?
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Former de facto law minister Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar previously told parliament that the EC would abolish conditions for postal voting which were put in place during GE14 back in 2018. According to local media, only those who had lived in or returned to Malaysia for 30Continue Reading
Putin’s Apec summit attendance ‘not confirmed’
It was yet confirmed whether Russian President Vladimir Putin would attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Bangkok next month, Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai said after the weekly cabinet meeting on Tuesday.Continue Reading
Relocation of otters from Seletar was ‘last resort’ given the presence of pups and location of burrow: Experts
Setting up barriers to prevent the otters from accessing private estates and ponds is still a critical first measure, said experts.Continue Reading
Live performances, activity booths at Istana open house for Deepavali celebration
SINGAPORE: The Istana will open to the public on Monday (Oct 24) to celebrate Deepavali. There will be various activities such as candle-making, balloon sculpting and games. Visitors can also catch dance and band performances by students from schools such as CHIJ Katong Convent, NAFA School of Young Talents, Xinmin SecondaryContinue Reading
Families of pub inferno victims seek action against state officials
Families of victims of the horrendous Mountain B pub fire in Chon Buri’s Sattahip district have demanded legal action be taken against state officials for dereliction of duty, as the death toll in the Aug 5 blaze climbed to 25.Continue Reading
South Korea’s LG Chem to invest US$566 million to acquire US Aveo Pharmaceuticals
SEOUL: South Korea’s LG Chem said in a regulatory filing on Tuesday (Oct 18) that it is investing US$566 million to acquire US firm Aveo Pharmaceuticals Inc and enter the U.S. anti-cancer drug market. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2023, LG Chem said.Continue Reading
China says people illegally entered its Manchester consulate
BEIJING: China’s foreign ministry, speaking after a Hong Kong protester was allegedly assaulted in the grounds of its consulate in the British city of Manchester on Sunday (Oct 16), said on Tuesday that “disturbing elements” had illegally entered the consulate. During a regular media briefing, ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin alsoContinue Reading
‘We want respect’: Putin’s authority tested in Central Asia
STRAINED DIPLOMACY With Putin facing deepening problems in Ukraine, his ability to enforce Moscow’s traditional role as a policeman in other post-Soviet conflicts is being tested as never before. During his trip, he held a separate three-way meeting with Rakhmon and Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Japarov to discuss a border disputeContinue Reading
Srisuwan assaulted when filing complaint against comedian
Serial petitioner Srisuwan Janya was assaulted, but not seriously injured, when he arrived to register a complaint against comedian Udom “Nose” Taepanich with police at the Central Investigation Bureau on Tuesday.Continue Reading
FIFA, Indonesia vow to improve football safety after fatal stampede
The stampede, which followed a match at East Java’s Kanjuruhan Stadium on Oct 1, has been blamed on police firing tear gas onto the pitch, a crowd control measure banned by FIFA. The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) said last week that Infantino was expected to address a meeting of theContinue Reading