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Malaysia Court of Appeal grants DPM Zahid permanent access to passports amid corruption case ongoing

Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has been allowed by the Court of Appeal on Monday (27 Mar) to access to his personal and diplomatic passports to enable him to carry out official duties abroad. This comes after the previous rejection by the High Court on 3 Feb for the documents.

Humble hawker couple offering affordable drinks for decades despite staggering inflation

Goh Kai Suah and Chua Choon Huay, a charming hawker couple at the Kovan 209 Market & Food Centre in Singapore, have been selling affordable beverages since 1984 despite rising inflation. Their drinks, including soya bean milk and bird’s nest drinks, are priced as low as S$0.30 a cup, yet maintain top-notch quality. The couple operates on the basic economics principle of selling high quantities at low prices, and the business has garnered a strong following among customers for their humble attitude and dedication to serving the community.

PM Lee repeats narrative on HDB flats being good homes and valuable nest eggs for retirement

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the ruling People’s Action Party(PAP) government had promised that all Housing Development Board (HDB) flats would be both good homes and valuable nest eggs for retirement. However, narrative has been contested by the recent controversy over the Selective En Bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS), where residents at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 are being forced out of their 43-year-old flats and having to fork out additional cash or CPF funds to purchase a replacement flat of equivalent size and convenience. 

Japanese businessman climbs Mount Kinabalu in full suit and leather shoes

Nobutaka Sada, the President of bespoke suit company SADA, has become a viral sensation after successfully climbing Mount Kinabalu, the highest peak in Malaysia, while wearing a full suit and leather shoes.

Weekly new cases of COVID-19 in Singapore surged over 10,000 for the past two weeks

There have been over 10,000 new cases of COVID-19 in Singapore per week for two consecutive weeks. Doctors interviewed say it is likely due to the more relaxed mindset of the public on preventative measures against COVID-19 infections.

Video footage shows Malaysia’s city council officers using force against elderly man and his dogs

Social media is abuzz with videos and pictures showing Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) enforcement officers allegedly roughing up an old man who was trying to protect his dogs from being captured.

Malaysian netizen torn between staying in Kuala Lumpur or returning to their hometown for a simpler life

A Malaysian netizen’s confession about being torn between staying in Kuala Lumpur or returning to their hometown for a simpler life has gone viral online as his experiences resonate with others working in the capital city burdened with high rent and cost of living.

K Shanmugam accused of misleading Parliament on “fugitive” label, disregarding context of LHY’s statement

Former Singaporean political activist Tan Wah-Piow accused Minister Shanmugam of misleading Parliament and unfairly attacking Lee Hsien Yang and his wife. Tan argued that LHY was not obligated to assist the police and was pushed into being a “fugitive from injustice.” He also criticized the Minister for character assassination and the People’s Action Party for targeting perceived political threats.

Local vigilante making headlines again for exposing alleged illegal food delivery riders

A Singaporean vigilante is exposing alleged illegal food delivery riders, claiming they are “stealing jobs from Singaporeans who want to provide for their families.” The Ministry of Manpower is investigating the issue, and foreigners found guilty may face fines, imprisonment, or being barred from working in Singapore. Deliveroo and Foodpanda have measures in place to prevent identity fraud and verify a rider’s identity and right to work.

Netizens puzzled over UN Report claiming Singapore tops global market for bottled water consumption at S$1,800 per person

Netizens in Singapore are puzzled by a recent United Nations report claiming that Singapore topped the global market for bottled water consumption with each person spending US$1,348 and consuming 1,129 litres of bottled water in 2021. Some netizens argue that the report did not take into account certain factors such as Singapore’s small island nation status and expensive water prices. Others dispute the claims, with one making calculations to show that the statistics seem exaggerated.