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GEORGE TOWN (Bernama): Police have arrested three local men to assist the investigation into a case of a man who was found dead after allegedly being assaulted by his friend in front of a shop in Changkat Minden Height, Gelugor, here on Friday (Sept 24). Northeast district police chief ACP Soffian Santong said in a statement on Sunday (Sept 26) that the three men, aged 41 to 57, were nabbed in separate raids in Air Itam, Jelutong and Lebuh Pantai from 5.15pm to 8.30pm on Friday. "The trio, believed to be friends of the victim, a 52-year-old local male, was arrested on suspicion of being involved in the murder case, which occurred due to a misunderstanding," he said in a statement. He said that two of the three men had criminal and drug records while urine tests showed one of them was positive for drugs, adding that all three have been remanded for five days until Sept 30 over the case, which is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder. In the 2.30pm ... » Learn More about Penang cops nab trio to assist in murder probe

VIENTIANE, Sept 26: Laos has now authorised the use of rapid Covid-19 tests which were previously prohibited, reports Laotian Times. Dr. Phonepadith Sangxayalath, Director General of the National Centre for Laboratory and Epidemiology, under the Ministry of Health, made the statement during an announcement by the National Taskforce today. Dr. Phonepadith said that many countries around the world have authorized the use of rapid tests, while Laos had not yet authorized their use due to several proven limitations. However, the large numbers of cases now being recorded in Laos have placed a strain on laboratory workers, and therefore there is now a strategy in place for the use of rapid tests. “There are many benefits to the use of rapid test kits, such as being able to see results within 15 to 20 minutes without utilizing a laboratory. Secondly, these kits are easy to use,” said Dr. Phonepadith. “However, we must be aware of the limitations of rapid tests, such as unclear ... » Learn More about Laos authorises use of rapid Covid-19 tests amid rising virus cases in country

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/Asia News Network): Panic buying was apparent at shops across the sultanate, a day after Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr Mohd Isham Jaafar mentioned the possibility of enforcing a full lockdown should the public continue to flout health directives to curb the Covid-19 spread. One retail store staff member reported that customers were already waiting in the car park as employees were about to open for business yesterday. TM Majeed Manager Anwar said some customers had raised concern over stock availability should the nation go into full lockdown, resulting in panic buying. He said, “The store is sufficiently stocked, and there is no need to bulk buy. Customers need to understand this so they can shop with ease.” Meanwhile, Winnie from SKH Departmental Store delivered a similar message, reminding the public to remain calm. “We would like to reassure customers that we have sufficient supplies. We continue to adhere to the Ministry of ... » Learn More about Panic buying sweeps through Brunei

COMMENTARY: Why does the romance fizzle out after couples have been together for a long time, especially after having kids? What happens after one party cheats? Certified intimacy coach Angela Tan shares more about the common problems she has noticed while working with couples, such as the lack of open communication regarding expectations, and how it has become easy for couples to lose the 'spark' when things get too comfortable. Tan is the founder of the Academy of Relationship & Sex. She provides a platform where individuals and couples with relationship and intimacy issues, can have them all worked out in one space. September is World Sexual Health Month, aimed at promoting education, awareness, and best practices in Sexual Health. By Angela Tan I have been an intimacy coach for the last five years, working with individuals and couples to find passion in their sex life and overcome hurdles using coaching, talk therapy, and education. Some ... » Learn More about I’m an intimacy coach in S’pore who helps couples with relationship issues. Here’s what I’ve noticed.

After all these years, Alex Cabagnot never ceases to amaze on a basketball court. In his first game for San Miguel in nearly two months, the wily 38-year-old in just 22 minutes of play erupted for a game-high 20 points, none more important than his contested game-winning jumper over the stunned NorthPort defenses for the 88-87 escape. As if he didn’t come fresh off a knee injury rehab, Cabagnot made every single second of his playing time count, and stayed composed for the endgame even after Robert Bolick drilled a near-half court go-ahead triple a la Damian Lillard with just 4.5 seconds left. When the dust settled after their heart-stopping best-of-three quarterfinals opener, the steady veteran simply thanked his coaches for the opportunity immediately given to him despite the Beermen already boasting an oversupply of available talent. “I just wanna give thanks to coach Leo (Austria). I just got in last night. He could have easily, you know, not ... » Learn More about Gutsy Cabagnot thankful for trust despite lack of practice post-injury

Scene from “Unknown Waters with Jeremy Wade” —PHOTO COURTESY OF NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC We saw world-renowned angler and freshwater detective Jeremy Wade catch a 200 kilogram stingray in Thailand, a stabbing catfish in Argentina, an 8-foot sheatfish in Spain and a 36kg arapaima in India, particularly in TV shows like “River Monsters” and “Dark Waters.” If you have closely followed Jeremy’s 40-year career as an adventurer traveling to some of the world’s most remote rivers, you saw the deadly risks he took to come “face-to-gills” with the river monsters he pursued—like getting arrested for spying in Southeast Asia, catching cerebral malaria in the Congo, or surviving a plane crash in the Amazon. In his latest series, “Unknown Waters with Jeremy Wade,” which premieres tonight at 10 on National Geographic, the 65-year-old British host embarks on a spectacular journey above and below the surface of the world’s greatest river systems, like The Amazon—and beyond. “‘Unknown Waters’ is ... » Learn More about Jeremy Wade on the ‘weirdest’ creature he had crossed paths with

SINGAPORE - As a regular blood donor for almost a decade, Mr Sakthibalan Balathandautham, 28, was no stranger to helping patients in need. While checking his Instagram messages in July last year, he came across a plea by a young couple looking for a liver donor for their one-year-old daughter, Rheya. This, he thought, was a calling, a chance to give a new lease of life to a baby he had never met. "When I saw it, I thought to myself, there's a girl out there, who is very young, who is looking for a living liver donor. I felt this was an opportunity for me to step up and do something bigger," he said. He spent three hours reading up on transplant procedures and felt heartened that donors could recover quickly and usually resumed their normal lifestyle after surgery. At about 1am that night, the sales executive contacted the couple and offered to be a donor. After several rounds of tests, he donated 23 per cent of his liver to Rheya on Sept 30 last year. For his ... » Learn More about Liver donor gave baby he never met a new lease of life

Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates: https://t.me/mothershipsg Former Channel 8 actor Huang Yiliang took to Facebook live on Sunday evening (Sep. 26) to share his side of his story in response to what daughter Chantalle Ng revealed recently on a talk show. Ng's revelations about her relationship with her father on the "Hear Me Out" session hosted by Quan Yi Fong, included an explosive accusation about how Huang hit Ng so hard that she was eventually hospitalised. Ng was around 11 years old when this incident occurred, which led to a police report made against Huang and Ng had to testify in court. Ng also said she had not been in contact with Huang since Primary 5 as "his temper can be volatile". Given the nature of this accusation against Huang, the former actor made the news again after Quan's talk show was aired recently. Huang's response Taking to Facebook to clear the air, Huang conducted his first livestream on the social media platform, which ... » Learn More about Ex-actor Huang Yiliang, 60, says it’s ‘heartbreaking’ to hear daughter Chantalle Ng say those things on camera

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The Covid -19 pandemic has impacted the tourism industry across the globe due to the resulting travel restrictions as well as the slump in demand among travellers. Healthcare tourism, an industry that is heavily reliant on international travellers, is one of the segments hardest hit. For many nations, the sector is one of the key contributors to their economic growth. Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) CEO Mohd Daud Mohd Arif said that it is the same case with Malaysia, as the healthcare tourism industry and its players mostly rely on international travellers. "The reality is the ongoing pandemic has certainly put a great dent on the industry, owing to lockdowns and border restrictions," he said. Therefore, he asserted that concerted efforts from both the public and private healthcare players must be commended for their agility and adaptability in handling a health outbreak of this scale, especially as the nation progresses towards the endemic ... » Learn More about Cross collaboration key to reviving domestic, healthcare tourism, say industry experts

Meng Wanzhou, Huawei’s chief financial officer, arrived in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen on Saturday night on a charter flight organised by the Chinese government, after being illegally detained for nearly three years in Canada. At around 10pm, the charter flight touched down at the Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport. Meng, in a red dress, waved to the welcoming crowd after she stepped out of the cabin, which was emblazoned with China’s national flag. As she walked down the stairs, applause and cheers erupted from the crowd. They crowd held up a banner reading “Welcome home, Ms Meng Wanzhou,” waved national flags, and chanted “welcome home.” Meng’s family members, central and local government officials, as well as her Huawei colleagues were among the more than 100 people waiting at the airport. There were no handshakes or hugs due to epidemic prevention concerns. Meng made a brief speech at the airport. “After more than 1,000 days of torment, I am finally back in ... » Learn More about Huawei exec back in China