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Singapore jails helper for biting baby
South China Morning Post, Published on 05/04/2023
» A domestic helper who was hired to care for twin babies in Singapore bit one of them out of frustration when the toddler would not go to sleep.
Singapore debate on LGBTQI+ rights heats up in test for leaders
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/08/2022
» In the wake of Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s Aug 21 pledge to protect the nation’s definition of marriage, which excludes same-sex unions, in the Constitution, the government quickly mobilised top ministers to try to calm a storm brewing between the LGBTQI+ community and some religious groups.
Sinovac's vaccine finds supporters in Singapore
Published on 16/07/2021
» SINGAPORE: Sinovac's Covid-19 vaccine, under growing scrutiny over its effectiveness, has found a small but determined group of takers in Singapore - even though the country does not count them as being vaccinated in its official tally.
Ex-Goldman banker accused over 1MDB loses bail bid
AFP, Published on 07/01/2019
» KUALA LUMPUR: An ex-Goldman Sachs banker facing charges in the US and Malaysia over a massive financial scandal Monday had his bid to be freed on bail rejected by a Kuala Lumpur court.
Ex-Goldman Malaysian banker charged over 1MDB scandal
AFP, Published on 19/12/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian former Goldman Sachs banker was formally charged in court Wednesday over the multi-billion-dollar scam surrounding sovereign wealth fund 1MDB.
Malaysian badminton pair banned 20, 15 years for match-fixing
AFP, Published on 02/05/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Two Malaysian badminton players have been hit with career-ending bans of 20 and 15 years respectively after being found guilty of corruption and match-fixing, the sport's governing body said Wednesday.
Singapore school test papers stolen in transit to UK
Reuters, Published on 23/02/2018
» SINGAPORE: More than 200 students in Singapore had part of their British-administered school leaving exam paper stolen when they were sent to be marked in Britain, the Singapore exam board said on Friday.
Survey ranks Singapore among least exciting cities
Published on 01/02/2018
» Singapore, which has tried to shed its straitlaced image in the past decade or so through the hosting of the Formula 1 Grand Prix and building of the integrated resorts, for example, has been ranked one of the least exciting cities in the world, according to an online survey by an international travel magazine.
Singapore couple jailed for starving Philippine maid
Published on 28/03/2017
» SINGAPORE - A Singapore court jailed a couple on Monday for starving their Filipino domestic helper, a case that highlighted what rights groups say is a common complaint in the wealthy city-state.
MH370 widow, sons sue Malaysia Airlines in Australia
AFP, Published on 24/02/2016
» SYDNEY - The widow and sons of a passenger on missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 are suing the carrier in an Australian court, saying they have suffered "nervous shock", a document showed Wednesday.