Khmer Rouge trial ends with mixed legacy and unclear impact
A United Nations-backed tribunal in Cambodia has just concluded its largest trial, concerning crimes committed during the Khmer Rouge regime. The tribunal’s appeal judges yesterday confirmed the conviction against 91-year-old Khieu Samphan, the former head of state, for his role in these crimes. Yesterday’s decision was a turning point. After this, there will be no […]
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Ringgit extends downtrend, goes down to 4.57 against US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit continued to weaken against the US dollar, breaching the 4.57 level as the greenback continued to strengthen after the latest interest rate hike by the American central bank. Lower oil prices also weighed on the local currency. Read full storyContinue Reading
Cross Island Line, residential development works at Turf City to begin after tenants’ lease ends in Dec 2023
The Cross Island Line station at Turf City is among six new stations slated to open in 2032. Continue Reading
Hong Kong to end hotel quarantine on Sept 26
Hong Kong will cancel its hotel quarantine rule and negative PCR test requirement before boarding for international travelers from September 26, the government said today in a long-awaited policy shift to revive the city’s sagging status as an international business hub. Hong Kong will adopt a so-called “0+3” arrangement whereby incoming travelers will no longer […]
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Two former Perak senior immigration officials jailed three years for corruption
IPOH: A former director of the Perak Immigration Department and its former prosecution unit head were each sentenced to three years’ jail and a RM85,000 fine at the Sessions Court here on Friday (Sept 23) after being found guilty of soliciting and receiving bribes seven years ago. Read full storyContinue Reading
France eases off-field woes ahead of World Cup with comfortable 2-0 against Austria in Nations League
After a torrid few months in the French national team camp, there were plenty of positives to take away from France’s 2-0 win over Austria in Nations League Group A on Thursday.Continue Reading
Protests planned when court rules on PM’s tenure
Several groups plan to demonstrate next Friday when the Constitutional Court is due to announce its ruling on the tenure of suspended prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, according to the head of the National Security Council.Continue Reading
Japan to support Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring negotiations
COLOMBO: Japan, one of Sri Lanka’s main creditors, will back the South Asian nation as it seeks to restructure about US$30 billion of its foreign debt and find a way out of a crippling economic crisis, Tokyo’s envoy to the country said on Friday (Sep 23). Reaching an agreement withContinue Reading
Culling of pigs infected with ASF at Perak farms completed
PUTRAJAYA: The Veterinary Services Department has completed the culling and disposal of the population of pigs infected with the African Swine Fever (ASF) in two commercial livestock farms in Kerian, Perak. Read full storyContinue Reading
Vietnam plans cuts in fuel taxes as inflation rises
HANOI: Vietnam’s finance ministry on Friday (Sep 23) said it is proposing to the legislature cutting the special consumption tax and value-added tax on fuels to keep inflation under 4 per cent this year. The move will follow this week’s decision by the central bank to raise policy rates andContinue Reading