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Singapore corruption case involving Ong Beng Seng, ex-minister Iswaran sees new developments

SINGAPORE, July 21 -- The pre-trial conference for Malaysian tycoon Datuk Ong Beng Seng's corruption case has been pushed back to July 28 following a rescheduling request. Ong, 79, who brought Formul... Read More


Chow Kon Yeow: Penang bans out-of-state traders from Deepavali fairs to protect locals, off-peak season still open to others

GEORGE TOWN, July 21 -- Only local traders are allowed to organise Indian trade fairs in Penang with stalls selling clothes, accessories and various items in the months leading up to Deepavali, said P... Read More


Vape bans: A slippery slope for legal governance - R Paneir Selvam

Kuala Lampur, July 21 -- In July 2024, the High Court ruled that the Kedah state government's move to ban gaming licences, effectively shutting down Sports Toto operations in the state, was unconstitu... Read More


Chow: Penang bans out-of-state traders from Deepavali fairs to protect locals, off-peak season still open to others

GEORGE TOWN, July 21 -- Only local traders are allowed to organise Indian trade fairs in Penang with stalls selling clothes, accessories and various items in the months leading up to Deepavali, said P... Read More


Father kills son in rare South Korea shooting; police arrest suspect, defuse bomb

SEOUL, July 21 -- A fatal domestic shooting in South Korea over the weekend ended with a man dead, his father arrested, and an apartment block evacuated due to a bomb threat. At around 9.30pm on Sund... Read More


Penang chief minister: PDC will fully cooperate with investigations into MBI investment scheme

GEORGE TOWN, July 21 -- Penang Development Corporation (PDC) has submitted documents to Bukit Aman's special task force on Anti-Money Laundering (AMLA) to assist in investigations into the MBI investm... Read More


Unpredictable winds rule out cloud seeding for Bukit Merah lake, other fixes sought to address low water levels

IPOH, July 21 -- Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said it is not the right time to carry out cloud seeding despite the rapidly falling water level at Bukit Merah Dam, which now threatens... Read More


Singapore restaurateurs flee rising costs for cheaper lifeline in Johor Bahru

SINGAPORE, July 20 -- Struggling with high rents and labour shortages, Singaporean restaurateurs are turning to Johor Bahru for relief, drawn by lower costs and the hope of reviving their businesses. ... Read More


Sarawak deputy premier: No truth to alleged power struggle within PBB

MIRI, July 20 -- Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan has dismissed a recent article alleging an internal power struggle within Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), describing it as "bas... Read More


Can't face Monday? Hebei hospital's 'Dislike Going to Work' Clinic might be the answer

HONG KONG, July 20 -- If you've ever stared at your alarm clock and thought, "Surely there's a medical reason I can't face another Monday," you're not alone. A hospital in northern China has gone one ... Read More