NSF found hanged at Sembawang Air Base, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A full-time national serviceman (NSF) from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) was found hanged in his office at Sembawang Air Base on Friday (Sept 28) at 8.22am. The NSF was a transport operator from 706 Squadron. His unit called the p
Indonesia reports 585 new coronavirus infections, 23 deaths, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia reported 585 new coronavirus infections on Thursday (June 4), taking the number of confirmed cases in the South-east Asian country to 28,818. There were 23 new deaths, with coronavirus fatalities now at 1,721
Malaysia reports 50 new coronavirus cases, 1 death, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia reported 50 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday (April 22), bringing the cumulative total to 5,532. The health ministry also reported one new death, bringing the total number of fatalities up to 93. For the late
Malaysia says Deloitte paid $106m in 1MDB settlement, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia on Thursday (June 3) said it had received US$80 million ($106 million) from audit firm Deloitte, as part of a settlement deal related to a multi-billion dollar scandal at 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
Pofma may be used against those who spread falsehoods about Covid-19 treatment: Ong Ye Kung, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Ministry of Health (MOH) is looking into using the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (Pofma) on those who spread falsehoods about Covid-19 treatment. This
69-year-old unvaccinated Singaporean man dies from Covid-19; 3 new clusters including pre-school in Kreta Ayer , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 69-year-old Singaporean died from complications due to Covid-19 on Wednesday (Aug 11). The man, who was not vaccinated, developed symptoms on July 28 and was
Thailand uses hotels' beds for Covid-19 patients after surge in cases, Asia News,Thailand reported on Friday (April 16) its fifth record daily tally of coronavirus cases this week, as authorities set up thousands of field hospitals to cope with an influx of patients and lined up hotels to provi
NOC's Sylvia Chan files magistrate's complaint over death threats, sex video; Ryan Tan responds, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The police and the fair employment watchdog are looking into allegations made online against Night Owl Cinematics' (NOC) co-founder Sylvia Chan. Past and present
Malaysia reports first 2 deaths due to coronavirus, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia reported its first two deaths from the coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday (March 17), as the number of confirmed cases reached 673. According to a statement issued by the Sarawak state disaster management committe
Thai students don local fabric to help villages beat Covid slump, Asia News,BANGKOK – From student uniforms to graduation gowns, Thailand is encouraging universities to use local fabric to make clothing and boost incomes in villages hit hard by the coronavirus. The nationwide move follows the succes
