The People's Action Party (PAP) went through an important internal election on Sunday, Nov. 8. This was the biennial election for its Central Executive Committee (CEC), which is the political party's highest decision-making body. But the election results, voted by more than 3,000 party cadres on Sunday, revealed that those casting votes did not want any drastic changes … [Read more...] about What PAP’s internal election is about & what the 2020 results reveal
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Intolerant schools cause for alarm in Indonesia, but humane approach necessary, say experts
JAKARTA, June 27 (Jakarta Post/ANN): The recent government crackdown on hardline Muslim mass organisation Khilafatul Muslimin, which is thought to have either funded or is affiliated with a number of educational institutions throughout the country, has sown fresh concerns over the threat of intolerant education in schools. Authorities cracked down on the group, alleged to be … [Read more...] about Intolerant schools cause for alarm in Indonesia, but humane approach necessary, say experts
Felicia Teo’s alleged murderer discharged, but not acquitted: Is he no longer on the hook?
Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates: https://t.me/mothershipsg A 37-year-old Singaporean man, Ahmad Danial Mohamed Rafa'ee, has had some dramatic changes of fate in the past few months. His image is now familiar to many Singaporeans, as the face of someone who was facing a murder trial, and with that, the very real chance of the death penalty. For 13 … [Read more...] about Felicia Teo’s alleged murderer discharged, but not acquitted: Is he no longer on the hook?
24-hour operation yields more than P500,000 ‘shabu’ in Central Luzon
Crystal methamphetamine, known in the Philippines as “shabu,” contained in plastic sachets. | INQUIRER.net stock photo OLONGAPO CITY — Police in Central Luzon arrested nine suspected drug traders and confiscated more than P500,000 worth of “shabu” (crystal meth) during separate operations in the last 24 hours. In a statement on Monday, the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) … [Read more...] about 24-hour operation yields more than P500,000 ‘shabu’ in Central Luzon
Nearly P90,000 ‘shabu’ seized in Subic
An alleged drug den operator and two other suspects were arrested on June 26 inside a makeshift drug den in Subic town, Zambales province. (Photo courtesy of PDEA) SUBIC, Zambales—Some P89,700 worth of “shabu” (crystal meth) was confiscated during an entrapment operation Sunday in a makeshift drug den in this town, authorities said. Reports from the Philippine Drug … [Read more...] about Nearly P90,000 ‘shabu’ seized in Subic