Issey Miyake: Japanese fashion designer dies aged 84
The revolutionary designer died of liver cancer in Tokyo aged 84, his company said in a statement.Continue Reading
Bring those responsible for LCS scandal to justice, says Sik MP
KUALA LUMPUR: Those involved in the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) scandal must be brought to justice immediately, says Ahmad Tarmizi Sulaiman. Read full storyContinue Reading
Fraud victims of fugitive Singapore couple file complaint with CIB
A Singaporean man and his Thai girlfriend on Tuesday filed a complaint with the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), saying that they are victims of internet fraud by a Singaporean man and his Thai wife who have reportedly fled from Singapore to Thailand.Continue Reading
Live updates: National Day Parade 2022
Singapore celebrates National Day on Tuesday (Aug 9) with a parade at the Marina Bay floating platform – a roaring return to live performances on a grand scale after two years of pandemic restrictions.Continue Reading
Serena Williams claims her first singles win in more than a year at the Canadian Open
Serena Williams won her first singles match in 430 days on Monday as she defeated Spain’s Nuria Párrizas Díaz 6-4 6-3 at the Canadian Open in Toronto.Continue Reading
US, China need to strike a new Taiwan balance
The recent visit by the speaker of the US House of Representatives to Taiwan, Nancy Pelosi, was made against the wishes of the US government and despite threats from the People’s Republic of China. Following Pelosi’s visit, China launched the largest military exercises ever held so close to the island of Taiwan, which simulated, according […]
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Indonesia defence minister Prabowo signals another run for presidency
Edbert Gani, an analyst at Indonesia’s Center for Strategic and International Studies, said that as a serving cabinet member and with Jokowi out of the equation, Prabowo could be a strong contender. “Jokowi’s regime has political investment in Prabowo right now,” Gani said. “The public sees a much closer andContinue Reading
‘BMW since birth’: Chinese mother mocks ‘poor’ bike-riding teacher on Weibo for making ‘study look useless’, demands he buy a car
A leaked conversation of a parent trashing a teacher for riding a bike and saying her son will think studying is useless for becoming rich goes viral. Comments by the mother like: ‘my son has had a BMW to sit in since his birth’, criticised as snobbish, rude and out of touch with reality. Read full storyContinue Reading
Oil slips amid chance of Iran nuclear deal supply boost
KUALA LUMPUR: Oil prices slipped on Tuesday as traders eyed the latest progress in last-ditch talks to revive the 2015 nuclear accord with Iran, which would clear the way to boost its crude exports in a tight market. Read full storyContinue Reading
Labour minister pushing for wage rise in October
Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin said on Tuesday he wanted an increase in the daily minimum wage of 5-8% from Oct 1 instead of early next year as intended, and denied bringing the pay rise forward was politically motivated.Continue Reading