The Malaysian authorities' sudden decision to impose a hefty RM50,000 (S$16,400) fine on employers for each foreign worker found staying in an overcrowded lodging unit has caused shockwaves among ... ( read original story ...)
Duty fulfilled with Malaysia, China ties on firm footing
Once again, I leave through the gate of the Chinese Embassy quietly embraced by its symbolic crimson wall. Once again, I admire the sky-rocketing Petronas Twin Towers in all their splendour. ( read original story ...)
Pentagon orders Nimitz back to Persian Gulf during troop drawdown in Iraq, Afghanistan
President Trump has directed the drawdown of troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and the Pentagon felt it 'prudent' to have the USS Nimitz in the area. ( read original story ...)
Clashes with cleric’s supporters kill 5 in southern Iraq
Supporters of a firebrand Iraqi cleric shot dead five people on Saturday, according to medical officials, in overnight clashes with anti-government protesters in ... ( read original story ...)
Record catch: Myanmar military seizes US$634mil worth of narcotic drugs; Covid-19 cases surges above 86,000
The Myanmar military has seized a large haul of narcotic drugs which were worth 837 billion kyats (US$634.09 million) in the first 11 months of this year, a military spokesperson told a press briefing ... ( read original story ...)
Iran’s supreme leader calls for ‘definitive punishment’ of scientist’s killers
Ayatollah threatens retaliation after president blames Israel for assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey fails that are very 2020: 87K birds explode ahead of holiday, Thanksgiving meal delivery troubles
For some people, Thanksgiving dinner turned out like many things 2020: kind of a disaster. Some California families woke up without grocery deliveries on Thursday. In Texas, 87,000 turkeys exploded in ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines cited as world’s top dive destination, Intramuros is leading tourist attraction
The Philippines’ dive sites and famed walled city Intramuros were hailed World’s Leading Dive Destination and World’s Leading Tourist Attraction in 2020, respectively, in this year’s World Travel ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto wins NHK Trophy in near-perfect skate
OSAKA, Japan (AP) — Kaori Sakamoto produced a near-flawless free skate on Saturday to win the women's NHK Trophy, the final event of the figure skating Grand Prix series. Skating to ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh disburses $500,000 to OIC over Rohingya genocide case
In November last year, Gambia had brought the case against Myanmar to the International Court of Justice Bangladesh has disbursed $500,000 to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) as foreign ... ( read original story ...)