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Too much crime: Thailand shortens visa-free stays for dozens of nations from Sept 15
BANGKOK, Sept 1 — Thailand will halve the length of visa-free stays for tourists from more than 60 countries and territories to 30 days, effective September 15, the foreign ministry […]
Kuching man admits snatching mother’s gold necklace, judge jails him seven years
KUCHING, Sept 1 — A food delivery rider was sentenced on Tuesday to seven years’ jail and five strokes of the cane for snatching his own mother’s gold necklace. Sessions […]
Former minister held by MACC to assist Tabung Haji RCI investigation on hotel deal
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today detained a former minister to assist in investigations in connection with issues raised by the Royal Commission of Inquiry […]
Ex-Japan prosecutor who accused boss of rape urges reform
TOKYO, Sept 1 — An ex-Japanese prosecutor who publicly accused her boss of rape said on Tuesday that her former office needs reform, adding that victims’ allegations are not properly […]
Visibility stays above minimum at Kuching Airport despite haze, only AirBorneo flights cancelled
KUCHING, Sept 1 — Operations at Kuching International Airport (KIA) remained largely unaffected despite worsening haze conditions, with only two flights cancelled as visibility in parts of Sarawak deteriorated. KIA […]
Jeju missing persons scandal: Police say South Korea cop closed missing persons cases to avoid work
SEOUL, Sept 1 — A South Korean police officer lied in order to close over two dozen missing persons cases, including two people later found dead, so as to avoid […]
Kuala Selangor police say teenager electrocuted after touching lamp post during futsal break
SHAH ALAM, Sept 1 — A teenage boy died after being electrocuted while holding a lamp post in Taman Pancaran, Bestari Jaya, yesterday. Kuala Selangor police chief Supt Azaharudin Tajuddin […]
Hamster killer: Japan man arrested twice over deaths of 50 furry creatures
TOKYO, Sept 1 — Police in Japan said Tuesday they had arrested a man over the killing of 30 hamsters at a hotel, weeks after he was detained for stomping […]
Montenegro manhunt ends with Russian triple-murder suspect dead
PODGORICA (Montenegro), Sept 1 — A police search for an armed Russian man in Montenegro ended early Tuesday when the suspect, wanted for killing three people, killed himself after exchanging […]
‘Literally tasting the smoke’: Sarawakians suffer as haze worsens
KUCHING, September 1 — Air quality in Malaysia’s Sarawak state deteriorated further today as smoke from Indonesian forest fires drove up respiratory complaints and sent residents scrambling for protective masks. […]