HONG KONG — Authorities in the world's biggest gambling hub Macau are scrambling to contain the city's biggest coronavirus outbreak since the pandemic began, requiring all residents test daily and stay home as much as possible. Health, police and fire services staff are among the 533 infected cases, the government said on Wednesday (June 29) night as it urged residents to … [Read more...] about Macau Covid-19 infections rise as spread extends to medics, police
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Chon Buri police step up security after car keyed over parking spot
Police in Sri Racha district of Chon Buri province are stepping up security after a tourists’ car was damaged this week, likely over his parking spot on Koh Loy island. The tourist, 29 year old Chutiphong Thongmee, had parked his car there before boarding a ferry to another island. When Chutiphong returned from his day trip, he was horrified to discover that his car was badly … [Read more...] about Chon Buri police step up security after car keyed over parking spot
Indonesia passes contentious law to create more provinces in Papua
JAKARTA — Indonesia's parliament passed on Thursday (June 30) legislation to create three new provinces in its underdeveloped region of Papua, a move critics fear could undermine the standing of the area's indigenous population and threaten special autonomy powers. The Southeast Asian nation's easternmost region, currently split between Papua and West Papua, will now be … [Read more...] about Indonesia passes contentious law to create more provinces in Papua
There was no appeal vs burial, says Supreme Court
Theodore Te. INQUIRER.net FILE PHOTO Nobody appealed to the Supreme Court to stop it, so the burial of ex-dictator Ferdinand Marcos at Libingan ng mga Bayani proceeded on Friday, although on the sly. Despite mounting opposition, Marcos was buried with military honors at Libingan 10 days after the Supreme Court endorsed the decision of President Duterte to allow one of … [Read more...] about There was no appeal vs burial, says Supreme Court
Jalan Bukit Merah slasher allegedly argued with victim over S$1 change 3 years ago
Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates: https://t.me/mothershipsg The 75-year-old victim of a slashing incident in Jalan Bukit Merah has come forward to share his side of the story: He and the 50-year-old alleged assailant had a disagreement over S$1 three years ago. Victim: He shortchanged me when I bought you tiao from him Chen Jinshun (all names … [Read more...] about Jalan Bukit Merah slasher allegedly argued with victim over S$1 change 3 years ago