By Jessica Tan, Your Voice JAKARTA / LONDON — An investigation into Asia Plantation Capital (APC) is reportedly in crisis following a critical breach of confidentiality that has jeopardized the funding of the group’s litigation action.
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Singapore youths leaving children’s homes face rent, cost pressures after ageing out
SINGAPORE, March — Young people leaving Singapore’s residential care system often encounter major difficulties when transitioning to independent living, especially in finding housing and managing their finances. A report by Singapore’s CNA highlighted the experience of Edward
Read moreAmir Hamzah rules out immediate Malaysia economic stimulus despite Mid East crisis
KUALA LUMPUR, March — No economic stimulus package will be introduced for the time being in response to the West Asia conflict, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. He said the government’s
Read moreIn Singapore’s battle against online fraud, even a scam expert fell
SINGAPORE, March 13 — Building his cryptocurrency holdings over eight years and helping out defrauded traders, Singaporean investor Mark Koh had thought he was savvy enough to spot a scam. Until he fell prey to
Read moreAlbert Tei to seek transfer of five corruption charges to High Court
KUALA LUMPUR, March — Businessman Albert Tei will file an application to transfer the five corruption charges he faces from the Sessions Court to the High Court here. His lawyer, Mahajoth Singh, said the application
Read moreSingapore approves record S$207.9b Budget amid global uncertainty
SINGAPORE, March 6 — Singapore’s Parliament on Friday approved Budget 2026, the city-state’s largest annual budget to date, totalling over S$207.9 billion (RM643 billion). The passing comes amid heightened global uncertainty, with geopolitical tensions, trade
Read moreTeen awaiting SPM results killed after driver’s suspected microsleep triggers Tawau crash, police say
TAWAU, — An 18-year-old female student awaiting her Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) results was killed when the motorcycle she was riding with her 17-year-old brother was struck by a car on Jalan Merotai-Tawau at 4.30pm
Read moreMalaysia Airlines confirms London and Paris flights operating as scheduled
Malaysia Airlines has confirmed that all its flights to and from London and Paris are operating as scheduled. In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, the national carrier said services to the two
Read moreTransport minister: Kelana Jaya LRT will get twenty-six new train sets in 2028
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb — Twenty-six new trains for the Kelana Jaya Light Rail Transit (LRT) line is expected to arrive by 2028, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said. He said the acquisition is part of Prasarana’s
Read moreTariff twist: US 10pc levy on Singapore stays after court clips Trump’s powers
SINGAPORE, Feb — Singapore exports to the United States will continue to face a 10 per cent tariff even after the US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping reciprocal tariffs imposed under emergency
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