Grab launches feature that connects with public transportation
To minimise congestion on highways, ticket concessions Routes between Mâsia, Sâpore available for booking from July 7 Grab Malaysia has launched ‘Grab Intercity,’ giving users the ability to conveniently purchase affordable bus and ferry tickets right on the Grab app.Â
In a statement, the company said the launch of this service also…Continue Reading
Man jailed for assaulting sons aged 1 and 6, says he was disciplining them
SINGAPORE: A 33-year-old man was on Friday (Jul 8) jailed for 13 months and one week for assaulting his two young sons then aged one and six. The man cannot be named to protect the identities of the two victims. His lawyers told the court that his intention was toContinue Reading
Hillside tragedy for visiting family, car plunges off road
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: A woman died when a car driven by her visiting foreign son-in-law plunged off a hill road leading to a viewpoint in Sichon district on Thursday afternoon.Continue Reading
Hillside tragedy for visiting family, car plunges off road
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: A woman died when a car driven by her visiting foreign son-in-law plunged off a hill road leading to a viewpoint in Sichon district on Thursday afternoon.Continue Reading
Shanghai reopens cinemas but warns of COVID-19 risks amid outbreaks
Several other cities across China were also racing to smother outbreaks early, once again raising concerns about China’s economic growth outlook and potential disruptions to supply chains and international trade. The efforts, which have fuelled frustration among Chinese in a sensitive year for the ruling Communist Party, are part ofContinue Reading
Macao uses two more casino hotels for COVID-19 medical facilities
HONG KONG: Macao authorities have added two hotels in popular casino resorts to be used as COVID-19 medical facilities from Friday (Jul 8) as they try to increase capacity to handle a surge of infections in the world’s biggest gambling hub. The east wing of Grand Lisboa Palace owned byContinue Reading
Shinzo Abe: Japan ex-PM injured after reported gunshot attack
Shinzo Abe collapsed halfway during his speech, and appeared to be bleeding, media reports say.Continue Reading
Shinzo Abe: Japan’s longest-serving prime minister
TOKYO: Shinzo Abe smashed records as Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, championing ambitious economic reform and forging key diplomatic relationships while weathering scandals. Nearly two years after poor health forced him to leave office, the 67-year-old was feared dead after apparently being shot during a campaign event on Friday (Jul 8).Continue Reading
‘Saddened and shocked’: World leaders react to shooting of former Japanese PM Abe
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in a tweet that “(their) thoughts are with his family and the people of Japan at this time”. Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said she believes “everyone is as surprised and sad as (she is)” about the incident. “On behalf of my government, I would likeContinue Reading
Supermoon visible on Dhamma Day
A supermoon will be visible next Wednesday, coinciding with the Buddhist holiday Asanha Bucha or Dhamma Day, the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Narit) said.Continue Reading