Police changes since protests

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

The elderly man who was slashed in the head at a coffeeshop at Blk 111 Jalan Bukit Merah on Wednesday (June 29) has revealed the reason of the assault. Speaking to Lianhe Zaobao, the man surnamed Chen said he was attacked because of an argument that the pair had three years ago — over one dollar change for youtiao (fried dough fritters). "I've only met him four times. The … [Read more...] about Dispute arose over $1 change 3 years ago, says Bukit Merah slashing victim

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

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