Housing demand may shift to HDB resale market after Budget grant boost, say analysts
Budget 2023’s measures should alleviate some of the concerns of young families getting their first homes, according to analysts.Continue Reading
Former PM Muhyiddin to be summoned by Malaysia’s anti-graft agency: Report
KUALA LUMPUR: Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) president Muhyiddin Yassin is expected to be summoned by Malaysia’s anti-graft agency as part of investigations into the party’s funds. The New Straits Times (NST), citing a source, reported on Tuesday (Feb 14) that Mr Muhyiddin will have his statement taken by theContinue Reading
Maid jailed for sending nude photo of 79-year-old man she was showering to her husband
Hidayah was hired to be a live-in caregiver for the 79-year-old victim, who suffered from Parkinson’s disease.Continue Reading
Grab Singapore launches Quiet Ride for users who prefer minimal conversation
When users activate Quiet Ride, they will receive a notification in their Grab app inbox informing them that the feature has been enabled. The driver assigned to the booking will be notified of the user’s preference for minimal conversation, but he or she may still need to check with theContinue Reading
Trading firm director gets jail over import of nearly 1,800 elephant tusks into Singapore from Africa
SINGAPORE: The director of a trading firm was sentenced to 10 months’ jail on Wednesday (Feb 15) for importing 1,787 pieces of elephant tusks from Africa into Singapore, en route to Vietnam. The tusks of the endangered species weighed 3,480kg and were found in a 40-foot container at Pasir PanjangContinue Reading
Man admits setting fire to wife’s wardrobe, clothes with hairspray and lighter after argument
SINGAPORE: After going home in the wee hours of the morning and finding that his wife was not around, a man called her on the phone and the couple began quarrelling. Feeling angry afterwards, the man took a can of hairspray and lighter to set his wife’s wardrobe and clothesContinue Reading
Reboot: How the Anwar Ibrahim government can jumpstart Malaysiaâs Startup EcosystemÂ
 Tap brightest of the over 100k international students in MalaysiaÂ
Encourage use of Malaysian solutions & spark virtuous cycle of innovation As we move in various circles both locally and when we travel abroad, one theme seems to commonly surface – the Malaysian startup ecosystem is lagging behind. Yes, weâve had…Continue Reading
Rain pounds Bangkok, commuters stuck in traffic jams
Traffic in parts of Bangkok was heavily congested on Wednesday morning as heavy rain hit the capital and surrounding areas.Continue Reading
Commentary: Taxing the wealthy make sense when there is little room for higher income tax or GST
Moves to increase taxes on high-end properties and luxury cars in Budget 2023 come hot on the heels of similar moves just last year, but that isn’t surprising, says NUS professor Simon Poh.Continue Reading
No support for Cambodia’s former child soldiers
Cambodia’s former child soldiers continue living with trauma, resentment, and revenge as the lack of social support forced most of them into isolation and deep poverty.
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