SINGAPORE: A man who relinquished his Singpass credentials and allowed corporate bank accounts to be set up under his name to facilitate scam proceeds was sentenced to jail on Wednesday (Apr 24) for multiple offences that included drug use and possession of a dangerous weapon. Muhammad Zahir Johana, 34, was sentenced…
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See AllSINGAPORE: A 42-year-old car driver will be charged in court on Thursday (Apr 25) with four offences over his involvement in Monday’s multi-vehicle accident in Tampines that killed two people. The offences under the Road Traffic Act include dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing hurt, the police said late on Wednesday. He will also be charged with dangerous driving and failing to stop after an accident. Police investigations are ongoing for other potential offences. The offence of…
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View MoreSINGAPORE — A home-based business has come under fire for a series of signs directed at food delivery riders that were deemed rude and disrespectful. A photo of the handwritten signs, which seem to be placed at the entrance of the business, was posted on Instagram on Tuesday (April 23) by alternative…
World
View MoreSKOPJE: Voters in North Macedonia went to the polls on Wednesday (Apr 24) to elect the president in a litmus test for a parliamentary election next month in which a nationalist opposition is seeking to unseat the ruling centre-left Social Democrats. Wednesday’s vote pits President Stevo Pendarovski, a candidate of…
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View MoreKUALA LUMPUR: Capital A’s Tony Fernandes said on Wednesday (Apr 24) he has agreed to put aside retirement plans and has signed a new five-year contract to continue as chief executive of the company, the operator of budget airline group AirAsia. Fernandes, who said in January he intended to retire…
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View MoreWith the mercury rising on Singapore’s shores, the idea of a winter break in the months ahead comes as welcome relief. Nestled near the southernmost edge of Western Australia in the Pemberton wine region lies Ampersand Estates, a haven awaiting discovery. Say hello to sweater weather, with temperatures lingering between 10…