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Despite facing a monumental task against Romantic Warrior and Voyage Bubble, Derek Leung Ka-chun feels the time is right to test Lucky Sweynesse at a mile in Sunday’s Group One Stewards’ Cup at Sha Tin. With Hong Kong’s feature sprints dominated by the all-conquering Ka Ying Rising, Lucky Sweynesse’s connections opted for a different path in a bid to add to his outstanding record of 16 wins from 30 starts. However, the Manfred Man Ka-leung-trained gelding’s distance test won’t be any easier when...

Malaysia’s former army chief and one of his wives claimed trial on Thursday to money-laundering charges involving about 2.2 million ringgit (US$544,000) amid a widening investigation into alleged bribery and abuse of power linked to military procurement. Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan, 58, and Salwani Anuar, 27, were charged with four counts each under Malaysia’s anti-money-laundering law in separate proceedings at the special corruption High Court in the capital Kuala Lumpur. Prosecutors alleged...

Tiny balls of filling lovingly parcelled up, boiled and served with sauce – whether you know these as tortellini, jiaozi or just plain old dumplings, these are culinary stars worldwide. We enjoy them baked ‌until they are crunchy, gently steamed or fried to golden brown, depending on where we are. Almost every culture has its own version of this versatile food, whether it is Italian ravioli, Lithuanian koldunai, Polish pierogi or ‍Korean mandu. And each reveals wonderful flavours, plus a...

Former prime minister Han Duck-soo’s conviction and unexpectedly harsh prison sentence have sent shock waves through South Korea’s establishment and cast a shadow over impeached ex-president Yoon Suk-yeol, awaiting his own verdict next month. Analysts say the ruling not only dismantles Yoon’s legal narrative that his short-lived martial law decree fell within presidential authority, but also signals that the courts are prepared to impose the heaviest penalties yet for what they formally define...

Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at letters@scmp.com or filling in this Google form. Submissions should not exceed 400 words I wish to express my strong support for the Fire Services Department’s swift launch of a two-month operation, following the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po (“Hong Kong authorities start 2-month inspection operation on building fire safety”, January 19). In focusing on older...