Jail for nurse aide who cheated elderly colleagues of about S,000 to pay off debts

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SINGAPORE: A nurse aide was on Thursday ( Nov 21 ) sentenced to two years in jail for cheating his colleagues of almost S$ 10, 000 ( US$ 7, 500 ) to pay off debts.

Yari Rawi, 50, a former inmate who recently cheated on other people by using a similar tactic to target old acquaintances, is a repeat criminal.

His current crimes occurred while he was still under research and soon after his release from prison for a previous offense.

Because he was being chased by improper lenders and had a lot of debt, Yari claimed in court that he should have reoffended so quickly.

He claimed that his businesses fired him whenever they learned of his criminal history and that repeated attempts to hold onto a task had failed.

Yari claimed that this was because of the media coverage of his previous faith, and he contacted Principal District Judge Toh Han Li to ask him to stop the media from citing this information.

” Sorry, I ca n’t control the issue of publication because these are open court proceedings”, the judge told him.

Yari pleaded guilty to two charges of cheating, with a second taken into consideration for punishment.

He met one of his subjects, a 68-year-old social employer, while both were working at New Horizon Centre.

Yari contacted her to ask for money to pay for funeral costs and an attention function for family members between October 2020 and February 2021.

She lent him S$ 3, 800 in full, but when she asked him to transfer the amount, he made mistakes. Later, he admitted using the money to pay off his debts and that the justifications were false.

Another target was a 64-year-old caretaker whom Yari met while working at another company.

He informed the caretaker that he could purchase branded luggage at a discount from a friend in Japan.

The man lent him more than S$ 4, 400 to get four Maison Goyard carriers. By the end of the month, Yari predicted the bags may appear on January 5, 2021, after the funds had been transferred.

Eventually, he informed the man that he had returned the luggage because they had been delivered incorrectly. He avoided following names from the caretaker.

The older gentleman reported to the police after constantly failing to return his money.

By claiming he could arrange for them to book flights and accommodations in Jakarta, Yari’s next accusation involved cheating on two people for more than S$ 1,500.

Additionally, Yari has been found guilty of fraud and judicial breach of trust.

He was in his last two weeks of a medical assignment to obtain his nursing license, but he informed Judge Toh that he had made an effort to change.

Danny Nah, a defense attorney, claimed that Yari had done nicely and won awards while taking his medical training at the Institute of Technical Education, and that he was determined to change everything.

Santhra Aiyasamy, the deputy public prosecutor, requested three years, three months, and five months in jail, while he requested 22 months ‘ imprisonment.

Judge Toh took issue with the proportion of the attorney’s proposed word, noting that Yari received five times ‘ prison for a similar charge in 2020, but she was today” jumping” to a prison term of more than a year per cost.

The judge noted in his decision that Yari made full restitution to the victims but that he should receive a heavier sentence because his previous sentence did not dissuade him.

The court was then informed that Mr. Nah needed more time to inform the ministry of his conviction because Yari was a member of the Ministry of Health. In order for his client to accomplish this, he requested that the jail sentence be commuted.

Yari’s sentence was set to begin in January 2014, but Judge Toh did not require a$ 15,000 increase in his bail.

Cheating is punishable by a fine and a sentence in prison lasting up to 10 years.

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NewJeans: Are celebrities workers? South Korea says no

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Getty Images The five members of the K-pop music group NewJeans pose for the camera while wearing tracksuits and holding banners that say 'nwjns', pictured at the SBS Music Awards Summer at INSPIRE Arena in Jung-gu on July 21, 2024 in Incheon, South Korea.Getty Images

They are probably one of South Korea’s hottest works, sold more albums than any other K-pop female group last year, and have tens of millions of fans all over the world.

What the people of NewJeans are n’t nevertheless, are employees, according to the government.

Artists were never viewed as workers under the government’s labor legislation, according to the country’s Ministry of Employment and Labor, who on Wednesday refuted claims of workplace harassment against a member of the group.

Some people claim that the choice is the most recent development in an economy known for its stringent schedules and fierce rivals, while others claim it is unsurprising.

NewJeans, which has been locked in a common dispute with its record label, Ador, has just recently come under scrutiny for this incident.

With soft music tracks like Super Shy, OMG and Supernatural, NewJeans were the seventh biggest-selling work in the world next month, and were nominated for best party at this year’s MTV Awards.

Formed by brand Ador in 2022, the team has five people- Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin and Hyein- whose age range from 16 to 20.

The incident began after Hanni, age 20, and the band’s various four members made animpromptu YouTube video in which they expressed concerns about Ador’s treatment of them.

In the singer’s YouTube videos, which has since been deleted, they made promises of workplace harassment, among people, which culminated in Hanni saying she would speak in a receiving about bullying in the music business.

The Vietnamese-Australian singer, whose real name is Pham Ngoc Han, told lawmakers that she felt” the company hated us”.

She described how senior members of Hybe ignored her and her bandmates, and gave them cold shoulder. She also alleged that employees of the agency bad-mouthed NewJeans on internal communication app and asked a journalist to downplay the group’s record sales in one article.

Hybe had previously denied the accusations. The CEO of Ador, which is a subsidiary of Hybe, said at the hearing that she would “listen more closely” to her artists.

Fans of her alleged allegations prompted the government to sign a petition against workplace bullying.

Getty Images New Jeans' Hanni walks alongside a man in a suit as she arrives to testify at the National Assembly for hearing on October 15, 2024 in Seoul, South KoreaGetty Images

However, the labor ministry of South Korea refuted these claims on Wednesday, saying that Hanni is not a worker under the country’s Labour Standards Act because of the company’s management contract’s content and nature.

The Labour Standards Act requires that individuals meet the requirements to be classified as workers. Working hours are fixed, and labor is provided for the employer under the employer’s direct control. Celebrities, including singers, are typically classified as independent contractors”, Chunghwan Choi, senior partner of Yulchon law firm in Seoul explained.

The government also cites the nature of Hanni’s income, which is deemed to be “profit sharing, rather than wages”, according to local reports, adding that she pays business income tax rather than employment income tax.

One expert has called the response “utterly unfair and yet unsurprising”.

According to her, K-pop idols work “incredibly long hours, frequently seven days a week for months in a row [without ] any clearly defined periods of rest,” according to CedarBough Saeji, Assistant Professor of Korean and East Asian Studies at Pusan National University in South Korea.

She contends that” the workers ‘ employment is accepted because they are not regular employees and there is no labor union, or clearly there is no government agency” to support their humane employment.

According to Mr. Choi, there are no specific laws in South Korea that protect the rights of celebrities and artists when they work in the industry. This “underlines the urgent need for reforms to address long-standing issues in the entertainment industry.”

Similar to the Hollywood Talent Agency Act, which requires talent agencies to obtain licenses and forbids unfair or exploitative contracts, could be implemented, according to Mr. Choi.

He continues, however, that” no such legislation has been enacted yet” despite discussions about enacting regulations similar to the Talent Agency Act.

” Idols are Workers”

On Wednesday, New Jeans fans rallied under the hashtag” IdolsAreWorkers” in support of the band.

Others called for more industry reforms, arguing that the decision had a legal foundation because celebrities were not technically viewed as workers under the law.

One user on X said,” I understand what they’re saying about the role not qualifying for the legal definition of workplace harrassment. But this just underscores the need for reform in the K-pop industry.”

Hanni has yet to comment on the government’s decision.

Hybe, which represents massive K-pop groups such as BTS and Seventeen, is South Korea’s largest music firm.

South Korea’s entertainment industry is known for its high-pressure environment, where celebrities are held to strict standards over their appearances and behaviour.

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Fox companies Good Foodie Media and Involve Asia are driving the MarTech industry forward

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  • MarTech-driven e-commerce projected to reach US$ 7.88B by end-2024
  • Both businesses are driving business growth through MDEC’s Wolf Programme

Rene Menezes, president and co-founder of Involve Asia (1st from right) and Lim Pinn Yang, co-founder and CEO of Good Foodie Media (2nd from left) were panellists at the recent Endeavor Future Forum 2.0. (Picture credit: MDEC)

The evolving integration of technology across a range of industries to stay ahead is what is driving the modern economy’s transformation. With Malaysia’s aim for the digital economy to contribute&nbsp, 25.5 % to the nation’s GDP by the end of 2025, it underscores the crucial role of businesses including marketing technology ( MarTech ) and digital creative content in driving this upward trajectory.

The digital creative content segment alone generated an impressive US$ 1.2 billion ( RM5.6 billion ) in 2021 and the ecommerce sector, driven by MarTech, is expected to reach US$ 7.88 billion ( RM35.2 billion ) by the end of the year.

The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation ( MDEC )’s national strategic initiative, which offers a myriad of enabling incentives for Malaysian businesses and Rakyat to play a leading role in the global digital revolution and digital economy, is a catalyst for the growth of these crucial digital economy segments.

The Founders Centre of Excellence ( FOX ) program, a bespoke program designed for specific businesses that showcase high-growth growth with the potential to become the next scaleup tech icons, has also been introduced in conjunction with the MD initiative. Important MarTech industry players, such as MD standing companies Good Foodie Media and Involve Asia, have been identified by MDEC as being at the forefront of the digital revolution and using their expertise to form and shape the online landscape.

The electronic economy is inventive

The expansion of information development during the pandemic opened up new opportunities for collaboration with in-demand designers. Through a varied approach that involves both publishers and articles creators, Good Foodie Media, a media company focused on food and cooking online content, has benefited from this synergy to assist brands promote their products. Consumer reliance on digital communication was further increased as a result of the pandemic, increasing Good Foodie Media‘s reputation as a reliable source of high-quality content.

The team behind Good Foodie Media unwinding at their recent company annual dinner after a successful year (Picture Credit: Foodie Media)

” During the epidemic, there were movements power purchases,” according to our advertising section. We changed our websites so that internet marketing could be implemented. In doing so, we were able to increase our profit and survive the challenging time. This has taught us to use our already-available tools in times of difficulty, according to Nicholas Lim Pinn Yang, co-founder and CEO of Good Foodie Media.

By properly integrating native consumer behavior with regional consumer behavior in the food and beverage sector, the system that seamlessly integrates articles with commerce has gained widespread support.

The platform has seen considerable success over the years thanks to the major success it has experienced since Lim’s founding in 2017 and several other co-founders since then. After receiving their first cash from an angel investor, they expanded into Kuala Lumpur, expanding from a 1, 000-strong fan base focused on the Penang cooking field to over 30 million users today.

With the major traction we had, we were able to rapidly rise up the ranks and gain access to Johor. He continues,” We therefore diversified our platforms to different verticals to meet people in different consumer demands, including Malaysia Homie, Bangkok Foodie, ChiHou, and Halal Foodie,” he adds.

” We’re working on creating a software program that seamlessly combines commerce and content with the goal of streamlining local consumer behaviour in the F&amp, B room,” according to our strategic hinge. With our 30 million-strong captive audience, we see this as a key opportunity to create an integrated experience that enhances engagement and drives growth in this sector” ,&nbsp, Lim said.

The second installment of Good Foodie Media’s advertising campaign, which partnered with Funding Societies, was launched in association with Maybank and PayNet in 2024. To time, Good Foodie Media has aided over 15, 000 MSME.

In the same year, MDEC gave Good Foodie Media the distinction of being a significant person in the country’s modern economy.

The online advertising market is on the rise.

The most popular online marketing and partner control program in Southeast Asia through the Squirrel program, Involve Asia, has revolutionized how brands and advertisers collaborate with publishers and influencers to create performance-based advertising campaigns. The platform has empowered over 500 brands to reach millions of consumers through its network of 400, 000 affiliate partners, driving a total transaction value of over US$ 1.5 billion ( RM6.7 billion ) since its establishment a decade ago.

Rene Menezes, president and co-founder, Involve Asia (2nd from right) receiving the Malaysia’s Affiliate Marketing Pioneer Award from Amiruddin Abdul Shukor, head of Corporate Services of MDEC. (Picture credit: MDEC)

” What sets Involve Asia off is its&nbsp, commitment to transparency, performance monitoring, and data-driven insight, making it a trusted partner for organizations looking to expand their digital footprint across the place”, says Rene Menezes, president and co-founder of Involve Asia.

Backed by popular opportunity capital and private equity firms like 500 Startups, OSK Technology Ventures, and Bintang Capital Partners, the company has established a solid presence across Asia, with offices across six countries including Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand.

Last year alone, Involve Asia raised over US$ 10 million ( RM44.6 million ) in funding to fuel its expansion and product development. The company’s remarkable achievement led to a 150 % annualised growth rate from its beginning stages to pre-IPO success.

The potential of MarTech has been successfully used by Involve Asia to spur growth and spur innovation in digital marketing. By integrating sophisticated equipment, Involve Asia optimises strategy management, enabling detailed targeting and real-time efficiency analytics. These abilities have enabled the business to implement effective strategies that have constantly yielded higher ROI for their clients, including data-driven influence marketing campaigns and highly personalized affiliate programs.

Their creative thinking and creative use of technologies have not only provided thousands of SMEs with new opportunities, but they also established new standards for the environment. The MarTech and online innovative industries act as catalysts for a more diverse and robust digital economy in addition to being growth drivers. These companies are maximizing the full potential of these sectors with MDEC’s proper support, ensuring overall financial growth. &nbsp,

These organizations are poised to remain at the forefront of the online business, supporting progress and enabling businesses to grow in an extremely competitive and technologically connected world as they continue to embrace and progress with the most recent developments in MarTech and electronic information.

For Malaysian online standing companies, MDEC offers a variety of programs. Work for this Malaysia Digital Status.

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Singapore films Wonderland and A Year of No Significance win at the 37th Golden Rooster Awards

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Established in 1979, A Month of No Impact follows Yu’s figure, Lim Cheng Immediately, a middle-aged architect struggling with personal and professional challenges due to the difficulties he has no speaking&nbsp, English.

In Wonderland, Lee plays Loke, a second father who sells his community property to give his child Eileen, played by Xenia Tan, to the United States. When tragedy strikes, Loke is saved from the agonizing truth by their neighbor Tan ( played by Yu ).

This month, Lee won Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor at the Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival in April, as well as Best Supporting Actor. The Palm Springs International Film Festival in January of this year even honored the picture with the Native Jury Award.

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St Joseph’s Church stabbing: Man who intervened was retired cop, headed Lee Kuan Yew’s police security team

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SINGAPORE: A member of the congregation who intervened during the St Joseph’s Church stabbing was a retired officer who headed the Singapore Police Force ( SPF ) team responsible for the security of Singapore’s founding prime minister&nbsp, Lee Kuan Yew.

In a LinkedIn article, SATS, the current boss of Mr Richard Tan Chai Boon, said that he&nbsp, was originally from the SPF Special Operations Command.

He is also well known for being a former officer in charge of the late Mr. Lee Kuan Yew’s protection group, according to the blog.

Mr Tan is now the head of studies, training and safety at SATS Security Services.

According to inquiries from CNA, SPF confirmed that Mr. Tan was a police commander and that he retired on May 3, 2018. Mr. Tan opted not to speak with CNA.

On his Linkedin report, Mr Tan described himself as a “veteran legal inspector” who served 38 times in the SPF. &nbsp,

According to the Prime Minister’s Office ( PMO ) website, Mr Tan had received National Day Awards- the Efficiency Medal in 2006 and the Long Service Medal the following year.

If not for members of the church community who stepped up to assist, the startling knife attack on a Catholic priest in Singapore on November 9 could have had tragic effects, according to SATS’ Singapore Hub CEO Henry Low.

” On behalf of the SATS staff, I would like to congratulate Richard Tan… for his confidence, noble nature and professional inclination in mitigating a harmful situation. Richard has two years of experience with SATS. We are pleased that Richard and the rest of the Exams team share our values.

The Singapore Police Force’s ( SPF ) Public Spiritedness Award was presented to Mr. Tan and Mr. Damien Liew Khee Rui on Sunday, November 10.

” We saw our pastor being attacked. After that, Mr. Tan told writers,” We had to go and destroy this man.”

” I needed to do something to make sure that no one else gets hurt, &nbsp, or ( that ) &nbsp, nothing bad further happens”, added Mr Liew.

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Terminal named one of world’s best

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A sweeping view of the interior of Suvarnabhumi Airport's Midfield Satellite Terminal 1 (SAT-1). (Photo: Airports of Thailand)
A panoramic view of the interior of the Midfield Satellite Terminal 1 ( SAT-1 ) at Suvarnabhumi Airport. ( Photo: Airports of Thailand )

Suvarnabhumi Airport’s Midfield Satellite Terminal 1 ( SAT-1 ) has been named one of the World’s Most Beautiful Airports for 2024 by Prix Versailles, said Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.

In a series of structural events that Unesco has announced annually since 2015, six airport projects have been honored for their aesthetic qualities and influence on the traveling experience of users in five countries.

The various five are Zayed International Airport Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Felipe Ángeles International Airport Zumpango, Mexico, Terminal 2 Changi of Changi Airport, Singapore, Logan International Airport Terminal, and Kansas City International Airport, both in the United States.

The Prix Versailles honors showcase the finest modern projects worldwide in the types of airports, schools, customer stations, sports venues, museums, emporiums, hotels, and restaurants.

According to the honoree webpage, the official record is in line with the concepts of brilliant sustainability, taking the projects ‘ biological, social, and social impacts into consideration.

The six flights may be competing for three 2024 World Titles– Prix Versailles, Interior and Exterior. According to Mr. Suriya, the finalists will be revealed at the Unesco office on December 2.

Opened in September last month, the SAT-1 switch occupies a total interior functional area of 251, 400 square feet and an apron place of more than 260, 000 sq feet.

It has two underwater flooring and is four stories high. The connector will raise the airport’s passenger-handling power to 60 million per year, away from 45 million.

Airports of Thailand ( AoT ) incorporated Thai architecture into the terminal’s interior design. Paintings are displayed there that show the country’s four areas ‘ traditional arts.

The third-floor departure terminal’s significant statues of animals and magical Himaphan animals, including Kinnaree, Hemaraj, and Hongsa, and the second-floor display of traditional arts make the interior more obvious.

There are also two Buddha figures placed on budsaboks, or raised websites, at both ends of the switch.

Additionally, it demonstrates how effective and functional airport providers are in terms of protecting the environment.

The switch has programmed toilets that reduce water use, and 28 aircraft parking bays that are connected to contact gates, making it easier for passengers to travel.

Mr Suriya said the tower’s infrastructure exudes a fine blend of practical patterns, Thailand’s cultural identity, and works showing people ‘ experiences.

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SLAPP turns good people into criminals in Thailand – Asia Times

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Thailand’s harsh criminal defamation laws have already claimed my life twice.

After working as a journalist and advocate for more than ten years, I think the only way to abolish Thailand’s SLAPP ( Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation ) is to repeal the criminal defamation laws.

A legitimate program that needs to be made as simple as possible will only become more complicated by anti-Slapp regulations. I’m of the opinion that other governments have better answers, but I think Thailand needs to abolish the criminal defamation rules if it wants to embrace true freedom of speech.

Civil slander is plenty. It makes it possible for those who believe they have been unfairly treated to pursue legal assistance. However, when someone is accused of slander, they are immediately made to become” scammers,” with the sole intention of improving Thailand.

Ten years ago, a coworker and I were sued by the powerful Royal Thai Navy, and I was officially declared a” criminal.” Rather of fleeing to another country, we stayed. We fought in judge, and won the case.

Our publication of a Pulitzer Prize-winning article from a Reuters set on human trafficking was over after the Phuketwan test. The army decided to pursue the little folks over Reuters, which has ten thousand times more visitors than Phuketwan.

Due to our success, the rules made it impossible to file a lawsuit for both computer crimes and criminal defamation. But in the 10 times since that event, many journalists, activists and human rights supporters have been sued in Thailand and have been turned into” thieves” without being found guilty.

Three years ago, I was sued by an elected local formal, and I once more became a fugitive. I found a corruption scandal while serving as a volunteer community advocate in Nakhon Ratchasima ( Korat ). I discovered that others had been squandering millions of ringgit to help poor producers.

In numerous Twitter posts, I made the village residents aware of what had happened and informed them of their freedom. I expected the institution involved to be pleased, but rather, the banks covered up the fraud of its own money.

The elected local official claimed that he was suing because some of my articles were “personal and political” rather than the incident. I was charged with three counts before the prosecution, and some weeks after.

The elected regional national then brought legal action against me six more days after my conviction was overturned. Authorities once more handed these allegations to the prosecution without conducting thorough inquiries because it was” their duty.”

Because the costs were presented in four situations, which would have required four trials, my lawyers submitted a surrender to the prosecution this time.

A top statewide official chose to drop one charge instead of the six that the prosecution wanted to drop. But five charges were dropped, but I am also a” criminal”. The trial’s scheduled time has not yet been determined, which is likely to be in 2026.

Every action I have taken as a blogger and activist over the years has been aimed at improving Thailand and making it a better place for everyone. I’m still here, labeled a crime without any supporting facts and subject to numerous hardships until the awaited trial is over.

Ironically, the cost relates to a tag. A judge will likely decide whether a tag can be slanderous for the first time ever. I think we all know the truth.

But I face yet another legal battle for doing the correct item in an under-educated planting area and for trying to improve the lives of the people. By repealing the fugitive defamation laws as soon as possible, I had work to improve freedom of expression and lessen SLAPP situations as a member of Thailand’s state.

That needs to occur for the good of the country, its popularity and its members.

*Text of a statement to be delivered by Chutima Sidasathian to mark the conclusion of a three-day local event cosponsored by the UN on November 12. SLAPP is the subject of a global plan.

Chutima Sidasathian won local awards for uncovering Thailand’s brutal “pushbacks” in 2008-2009 and won regional awards for investigative reporting and human rights. In the years that followed, she came to be regarded as Thailand’s first officer in reporting human prostitution. Eventually, she co-produced the video” Ghost Fleet,” which exposed slavery on Thai ships.

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Star Search 2024: Actor Christopher Lee, Hong Kong stars Sandra Ng and Raymond Lam unveiled as judges

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Imagine getting your acting prowess evaluated by industry veterans in an effort to demonstrate your suitability for a celebrity job. For the top 12 contestants in Star Search 2024– Mediacorp’s talent discovery programme that’s back after a five-year hiatus – they wo n’t have to imagine.

On November 24, the great final will feature the voices of internationally acclaimed Hong Kong artists Sandra Ng and Raymond Lam as courts.

Lee, who served as the sun leader for Star Search 2019, just won the Taiwanese Golden Bell Awards for Best Leading Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film. His third Best Actor nomination came at Taiwan’s equal of the Emmys, which he had previously won on both local and regional levels throughout his career. &nbsp,

However, celebrated Hong Kong celebrity and maker, Ng, is recognised for her comedic skill and daring performances. &nbsp,

In 2024, Ng’s achievement in Love Lies earned her a nomination for Best Leading Actress at Taipei’s 61st Golden Horse Awards. In the Hong Kong comedy-drama video Golden Chicken, she recently received the same honor in 2003 for her part as a woman. &nbsp,

Hong Kong actor and singer Lam, on the other hand, has demonstrated his on-screen and vocal prowess in iconic roles across the industry. He first rose to fame for his ruthless portrayal of founder of the Qin dynasty, Qin Shi Huang, in the historical sci-fi drama A Step Into The Past (2001). Continue Reading

Cantonese temple at Sims Drive and pre-war bungalows at Adam Park identified for conservation

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SINGAPORE: One of the oldest Chinese temples in Singapore may be considered for protection, along with 19 pre-war houses at Adam Park. &nbsp,

In the 1860s, migrant populations with primarily Chinese nature founded the Mun San San Fook Tuck Chee church at Sims Drive. When its directors purchased the land in 1902 to build the sanctuary along the banks of the Kallang River, it relocated to where it is now. &nbsp,

The pre-war bungalows at Adam Park, meanwhile, were built in 1929 by the Singapore Improvement Trust ( SIT ) as housing for&nbsp, families of officers from the Municipal Council and SIT.

According to the Urban Redevelopment Authority ( URA ), they have largely been preserved since World War II.

National Development Minister Desmond Lee announced the URA’s plan to preserve the two sites on Friday ( Nov 8 ), stating that Singapore must strive to include significant heritage in its development plans even as it plans for its future. &nbsp,

At the URA Architectural Heritage Awards, he stated that “preserving buildings and structures of the highest value is an important way to do but” to provide a natural and physical connection to our history.

By conserving these structures and houses, we hope to preserve natural representations of the shared history and memories of our country, populations, and people.

This strengthens our shared nationwide personality and creates a deeper relationship among Singapore.

Conserved properties are subject to particular URA rules. Before all changes functions and new uses of the place you start, permission is required.

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Why is Malaysia’s e-commerce platform FashionValet under probe and what do we know so far?

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THE WOMAN BEHIND THE BRAND&nbsp,

Public interest on FashionValet’s reported incompetence could also be attributed to the owner’s social media presence, with blogger-turned-entrepreneur Mr Vivy having over 1.8 million followers on Instagram. &nbsp,

Ms Vivy, 36, was the creative producer of FashionValet, while her father was the chief executive officer. As of November 1st, both of their roles have resigned. &nbsp,

A dominant figure in Malaysia’s style and organization business, Ms Vivy had starred in her fact television series- Love, Vivy- and authored the book” The Second Decade: My Journey from Blogger to Entrepreneur” that was published in 2022. &nbsp,

She has also been awarded accolades, including a spot on Forbes ‘ 30 under 30 India record and Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the Asean@50 Achievement Awards in 2017. &nbsp,

As Ms Vivy’s spectacular and beautiful lifestyle comes under scrutiny as the downfall of her business venture devolves into a national scandal.

Social media posts of her pleasure bag and foot set posted by Mr Vivy in the past under the tags “#crazybaglady” and” #eachofthemhasastory”- which have since been deleted -&nbsp, have gone viral on social media.

Some online users have also criticized Ms Vivy for presenting a beautiful existence despite her company’s poor performance. &nbsp,

” Vivy has SIX Dior saddle bags that cost RM19, 000 each, at least SIX Lady Dior handbags that cost between RM28, 000 to RM30, 000 each … For Hermes ( bags ), she has one Hermes Constance worth RM60, 000 and TWO Herbag, worth US$ 3, 050 each”, a netizen with the username @frhhh8989 posted on X on Nov 3, with the post garnering over 7, 900 reposts and 15, 000 likes as of Nov 8. &nbsp,

The people number is, however, no brand-new to the controversy in Malaysia.

Social media also saw the release of a 2021 study paper by language instructors from the International Islamic University of Malaysia that examined Ms Vivy’s employ of “humblebragging speech.” &nbsp,

Additionally, according to local media reports, Ms. Vivy was in the news for a blog on her Instagram story that referenced the use of fake Muslim telekung or bird prayer clothing. &nbsp,

” We wear scarves for religion, be a good Muslim and do n’t support fake ripoff products, I cannot brain ( imagine ) how people can even buy fake telekung to pray also”, she posted, along with a picture showing counterfeit products of her luxury lifestyle brand dUCK. &nbsp,

Ms. Vivy has made a clarified statement about her position, saying that she was opposed to those who support counterfeit goods rather than those who criticize those who use cheap items for prayer. &nbsp,

However, Ms. Vivy had likewise spearheaded a number of notable charitable initiatives to assist underprivileged and front-liner groups in addition to the disagreement. &nbsp,

In 2020, her fundraising effort- Var COVID19 Support Fund for clinical frontliners combating the COVID-19 crisis in Malaysia- raised RM1.14 million.

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