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Young SMA patient’s ongoing campaign aims to raise S$375,000 for vital treatment since March 2023

Despite positive progress in the crowdfunding for baby Lucas, another 24-year-old Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 2 patient is seeking community help to raise S$375,000 for treatment. The high cost of Risdiplam, an oral medication vital for stabilizing SMA progression, poses a significant obstacle for patients like Ms. Toh in accessing life-saving treatment.

Beloved Singaporean actress Alice Ho Soon Kim, known for Mediacorp roles, dies at 72

Veteran Mediacorp actress Alice Ho Soon Kim, known for her roles in over 50 TV series, including “Beansprout Auntie” in “Holland V,” has passed away at 72. She was also a dedicated qigong practitioner and co-founded the Qigong Shi Ba Shi Association Singapore.

Singaporean doctor continues to encounter unauthorised charges despite 3 credit card replacements

A Singaporean doctor experienced unauthorised charges exceeding $3,600, including four transactions to AirAsia, despite her efforts to block and replace her credit card. The case adds to the growing instances of fraudulent card usage, highlighting concerns among cardholders and leading to a warning from the Singapore Police Force about similar scams.

Anwar Ibrahim holds virtual meeting with SpaceX founder and CEO, Elon Musk

Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, engaged in a virtual meeting with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Friday (14 Jul) morning, discussing clean energy initiatives and the potential contribution of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite service to enhance internet connectivity in rural areas.

Ringgit shows signs of strengthening against USD and SGD on Friday

The ringgit showed slight signs of strengthening against the Singapore dollar at Friday (14 Jul) noon, reaching 3.43. This slight appreciation follows its lowest level in history against the Singapore dollar, which hit a daily low of 3.50 two days prior. Additionally, the ringgit also traded higher against a variety of major currencies and other ASEAN currencies.

Sabah woman falls prey to ‘Korean oppa’ love scam, loses USD 551,000

A woman in Sabah fell victim to a love scam, losing RM2.5 million (approximately USD 551,250) after placing trust in a ‘Korean Oppa’ on Instagram. In Malaysia, a staggering 7,548 love scam cases have been recorded from 2018 to June 2023, with losses surpassing RM382 million (approximately USD 84 million).

Malaysian mother’s heart shattered as child paralysed by school bully’s brutal attack

A Malaysian mother is heartbroken as her child suffers paralysis after being brutally kicked in the head for standing up against a friend who shared explicit videos in a school WhatsApp group. In response, a police report has been lodged to address the actions of the school bully.

Malaysian photographer shares her harrowing experience of being harassed and stalked by an IG user for eight years

Malaysian photographer Acacia Diana exposed 8 years of torment by an Instagram user. she disclosed the man’s ongoing harassment, which escalated to sending explicit videos and content. The man pursued her to the UK, where he was apprehended, but later evaded court by fleeing the country.

10 Malaysian hikers found safe after Himachal Pradesh floods; efforts underway for their return

The Foreign Ministry of Malaysia on Thursday (13 Jul) confirmed that 10 Malaysian hikers who went missing during the Himachal Pradesh floods in Northern India have been found safe, along with a Chinese national and a British citizen. The group is expected to return to Malaysia if the evacuation plan proceeds smoothly.

Malaysia invites proposals for revival of Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail project

Malaysia has called for concept proposals to revive the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail project. The Request for Information exercise, initiated by MyHSR Corp, allows local and international firms to submit proposals through a public-private partnership. Malaysian Transport Minister has confirmed strong interest from several companies.