Each time I travel to Japan and see its beautiful cities and high-rise buildings, I canít help but ask myself: “What makes this country strong?” I have to admit this question takes away the delight of each trip, because it makes me reflect on why our country cannot seem to move up as a nation. Nevertheless, I believe that Japan’s strength lies in the Japanese people’s faithful … [Read more...] about THE MORAL IMPERATIVE: People, not gold or wealth, make a nation strong
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54-year-old tutor sexually abused 8 children, some with learning & physical disabilities, gets 45 years’ jail
Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates: https://t.me/mothershipsg A 54-year-old man has been handed the longest sentence imposed here for sexual offences, after sexually abusing multiple children. The man offered to tutor the victims, some of whom have learning and physical disabilities, and lied to their parents that he was a qualified educational … [Read more...] about 54-year-old tutor sexually abused 8 children, some with learning & physical disabilities, gets 45 years’ jail
Playing a losing game with China
There was so much hype about the Philippines’ pivot to China, but there are no significant results until now. After President Duterte’s visit to China last month, his fifth, we can’t help but ask whether the foreign policy shift has indeed translated to tangible benefits for Filipinos. The stronger and warmer Philippine-China bilateral relations were expected to boost … [Read more...] about Playing a losing game with China
Tajuddin’s claim proves that Anwar has enough support, says PKR info chief
JOHOR BARU: The latest statement by Pasir Salak MP Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman has proved that Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim did have sufficient support in parliament to regain power, says PKR’s information chief. Datuk Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin said the ex-Umno supreme council member also showed that the PKR President did not lie. “His revelation showed Pakatan Harapan … [Read more...] about Tajuddin’s claim proves that Anwar has enough support, says PKR info chief
Slow progress of Asean peace plan for Myanmar criticised
JAKARTA (The Jakarta Post/Asia News Network): Observers have criticised a stalemate in the implementation of an Asean peace plan for Myanmar, which was agreed upon more than a year ago in response to the military coup in the South-East Asian country. The Myanmar military took over the country in a coup in February last year, ousting civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and … [Read more...] about Slow progress of Asean peace plan for Myanmar criticised