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5 Singaporeans among 55 booked for littering in Johor as Malaysia tightens enforcement
Five Singaporeans are among 55 people booked for littering in Johor Bahru since January 1, as Malaysia steps up enforcement under newly gazetted rules that send offenders to court rather than allowing on-the-spot settlements. Johor Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) director Zainal Fitri Ahmad said the Singaporeans had offered a range of excuses when caught, including claims that they…
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China defy expectations to reach final of AFC U-23 Asian Cup against Japan for first time
China’s under-23 football team are on the verge of winning their first ever AFC U-23 Asian Cup after defying expectations at the tournament in Saudi Arabia. Following the young team’s 3-0 victory over Vietnam in the semi-finals, they will face Japan in Saturday’s final, after the Japanese team beat South Korea 1-0 in the other semi-final. The Chinese football team have taken part in all seven editions of the…
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Hong Kong teams up with experts to develop AI tailored for schools
Hong Kong’s government is partnering with technology experts, professionals and educators to develop a highly intelligent AI platform tailored to the needs of the city’s schools, Secretary for Education Christine Choi Yuk-lin has said. Choi told the Legislative Council on Wednesday that authorities were exploring launching a large language model (LLM) relating to the academic curriculum of Hong Kong’s schools. She…
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Mind-blowing Japanese food, char siu, Thai street noodles: where a Hong Kong chef eats
Korean-Canadian chef Yong Soo-do oversees Liberty Group’s restaurants, including Forbidden Duck and Qi House of Sichuan. He spoke to Andrew Sun. I was lucky to grow up with a lot of food and drink in the family. My mum’s side are all chefs or restaurant owners in Korea, but they were in the countryside so they didn’t know what pizzas or hamburgers were. I used to think that kimchi jeon, Korean kimchi pancake, was…
Helper in Hong Kong charged, another in custody, over alleged abuse of 2 children
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Helper in Hong Kong charged, another in custody, over alleged abuse of 2 children
One of two domestic helpers in Hong Kong earlier arrested for allegedly abusing two small children faces a holding charge of ill-treatment after one of the boys, a four-month-old infant, was hospitalised with a brain haemorrhage and injuries consistent with shaken baby syndrome. Chief Inspector Tam Ching-shan of the Tai Po district crime unit said on Wednesday that the two helpers, aged 28 and 45, worked in the same household as the infant and his 16-month-old brother, who was also found with...
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Singapore PM accepts Workers’ Party’s rejection of Leader of the Opposition role
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Wednesday accepted the Workers’ Party’s (WP) rejection of his invitation to nominate a replacement for the Leader of the Opposition (LO) role, saying that it would be left vacant. In a statement hours after the WP turned down the offer, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said: “The office of the LO will therefore remain vacant until such time that the WP is ready to…
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Singapore to buy US aircraft, torpedoes to boost Asia maritime security
The United States on Tuesday announced the approval of a US$2.3 billion sale of P-8A maritime patrol aircraft, torpedoes and related equipment to Singapore. “The proposed sale will improve Singapore’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing a credible maritime force capable of deterring adversaries,” the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said in a statement. It will “enhance the…
China fines e-commerce firm PDD for tax violations amid probe
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China fines e-commerce firm PDD for tax violations amid probe
Shanghai’s tax authority fined an operating entity of PDD Holdings, the US-listed e-commerce company that runs leading retail platforms Pinduoduo and Temu, citing its failure to comply with local tax requirements, according to a Wednesday report from state news agency Xinhua. Shanghai Xunmeng Information Technology, a PDD subsidiary which operates Pinduoduo, failed to report necessary information concerning its platform operators and employees for the third quarter of 2025, the city’s tax...
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Malaysia’s primary school early entry option spurs fears of ‘herd effect’ competition
A sweeping shake-up on when Malaysian children can start school and how they are assessed has sparked fresh anxiety among parents, many of whom fear an “optional” earlier entry would fuel a de facto race, while schools may struggle with space and staffing. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday that children would be allowed to enter Year One of primary school at age six from 2027, a year earlier than the…
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Why South Korea’s flight attendants are forced to brave bitter cold in thin uniforms
At first glance, South Korea’s Incheon International Airport appears every bit the image of global glamour. Trains to the airport, which serves more than 70 million passengers a year, are filled with travellers – and with flight attendants commuting to work in full uniform. Even in freezing weather, they can be seen wearing thin jackets and low shoes that leave their ankles exposed. The sight has become a familiar…
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Malaysia media groups urge action after reporter allegedly assaulted over question
Media groups have urged Malaysia’s government to clamp down on acts of intimidation and violence by its officials, after a journalist was allegedly assaulted by the chief executive of a government-linked company over a question asked at a news conference. The incident has sharpened scrutiny of press freedom in the country, coming days after another journalist was detained under a colonial-era Sedition Act for asking…
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Australian Open: Sabalenka beats Chinese qualifier, Alcaraz wins, Bublik continues hot form
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka called her Australian Open record “crazy and surreal” after beating tricky Chinese qualifier Bai Zhuoxuan to reach the third round, while six-time grand slam winner Carlos Alcaraz was put through his paces by a German journeyman before swatting him aside on Wednesday. A near-flawless Coco Gauff also surged through as three-time finalist Daniil Medvedev also stayed alive, though he needed…