Chinese economy's export pillar shows cracks from global slowdown
BEIJING: China’s exporters – the last reliable pillar of the world’s second-largest economy as it struggled with the pandemic, weak consumption and a property crisis – are warning of hard times ahead as softer overseas markets force them to shed workers, shift to lower-value goods and even rent out their factories. Read full storyContinue Reading
At least 62% of foreign airlines have resumed ops at M'sian airports, says MAHB
PETALING JAYA: At least 62% foreign airlines have resumed operations at all Malaysia’s international airports, leading to the highest passenger volume recorded in the year so far, says Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB). Read full storyContinue Reading
Johor hopes to attract 10 million visitors in 2023
JOHOR BARU: As the Covid-19 situation continues to improve, the Johor state government hopes to attract 10 million visitors into the state next year. Read full storyContinue Reading
Man charged with causing death of ACS(I) student during high-element rope course at SAFRA Yishun
The 15-year-old student died from multi-organ failure and traumatic asphyxia following the incident during an ACS (Independent) camp programme in February 2021.Continue Reading
AirAsia expects Malaysia-Singapore operations to fully recover by 1Q 2023
SINGAPORE: AirAsia expects its Malaysia-Singapore operation to fully recover by the first quarter of 2023 (Q1 2023), following the resumption of its service in Changi Airport’s state-of-the-art and fully-automated Terminal 4 (T4). Read full storyContinue Reading
Fisherman found dead in sea
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: A man had not been seen since going fishing in a small boat on Wednesday morning was found dead in the sea on Thursday morning.Continue Reading
Jimmy Kimmel apologizes to Quinta Brunson for ‘dumb comedy bit’ at Emmys
Well, she didn’t punch him. But Jimmy Kimmel did take some time during Quinta Brunson’s appearance on his late-night talk show Wednesday night to apologize for what he called a “dumb comedy bit” that some viewers felt took away from her Emmy victory on Monday night.Continue Reading
Man used friend’s S$25,000 bitcoin investment to cheat woman in failed money exchange scam
SINGAPORE: In order to commit a money exchange scam, a man used his friend’s S$25,000 meant for bitcoin investment and roped in other friends to cheat a woman of 400,000 yuan (S$80,700). However, his friends failed in the scam when they tried to escape by bus and the victim caughtContinue Reading
Sea’s billionaire CEO to forgo salary as cost cuts spread
Sea Ltd’s top management will forgo their salaries and tighten company expense policies, as the Singapore gaming and ecommerce giant tries to shield itself from the economic slowdown threatening tech companies. Read full storyContinue Reading
Police looking into X Fitness gyms that customers say closed without warning
One customer only found out that X Fitness gym had closed when she tried to book a class.Continue Reading