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Latest bulk-order ruse in Singapore sees elite school alumnus cheated of RM220,000 over fake 200-mattress deal
SINGAPORE, Sept 23 — A 78-year-old man has lost S$67,500 (RM220,000) after being duped by a caller posing as a teacher from Singapore’s elite Hwa Chong Institution into placing a bulk order for 200 mattresses, Shin Min Daily News reported today. The
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Singapore backs two-state solution, warns of sanctions on radical Israeli settler leaders, says PM Wong
SINGAPORE, Sept 23 — Singapore will continue to back a negotiated two-state solution as the “only path to a durable peace” between Israelis and Palestinians, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said, while warning that the city-state could tighten its stance if
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Singapore influencer given electronic tag, night curfew after RM2,000 Don Don Donki shoplifting spree
SINGAPORE, Sept 23 — Singapore influencer Genie Yamaguchi has been ordered to wear an electronic tag and observe a nightly curfew after admitting to stealing more than S$600 (RM2,000) worth of goods from a Don Don Donki outlet in the
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Singapore shipping firm defies Sri Lanka over toxic spill penalty
SINGAPORE, Sept 23 — A Singapore shipping company told AFP today it will refuse to pay Sri Lankan court-ordered damages of US$1 billion (RM4.2 billion) for causing that country’s worst case of environmental pollution. In an exclusive interview, X-Press Feeders
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Over 40,000 MyKad chip replacements after fee waiver
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 23 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution today said applications to replace damaged MyKad chips have risen sharply to around 40,000 following the government’s announcement of a temporary waiver of the RM10 replacement fee. According to records,
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Govt to tighten RON95 subsidy controls, limit daily use and cap at 300 litres
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 23 — The government will introduce several control measures to ensure RON95 petrol subsidies are properly targeted and not misused. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the steps aim to verify that groups requiring
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Australian police officer charged over Hannah Thomas eye injury during pro-Palestine protest
SYDNEY, Sept 23 — An Australian police officer has been charged with assault over the arrest of Hannah Thomas, who suffered a serious eye injury during a protest here in June. Thomas, 35, was arrested alongside four others at a
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Over 13 million Malaysians have redeemed SARA RM100 credit, says finance minister
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 23 — Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said more than 13 million people have redeemed the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) credit. He said many recipients have fully utilised the RM100 credit provided, but some
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Putrajaya to implement anti-misuse mechanisms for RON95 subsidy, including refuelling limits
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 23 — The government will implement additional safeguards to prevent misuse of the new targeted RON95 petrol subsidy, including monitoring individuals who fill up multiple times a day, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said
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Over 102,800 taxpayers already onboard with e-invoice scheme
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 23 — Over 102,800 taxpayers have already adopted Malaysia’s new e-invoicing system, issuing a total of 563 million e-invoices since the third phase began on July 1, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said today.
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