World facing ‘catastrophic moral failure’ on vaccines: WHO chief
by Robin Millard The world is on the brink of a "catastrophic moral failure" if rich countries hog COVID-19 vaccine ...
Day: 18 January 2021
Japan PM vows to tackle virus as public support plunges
Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga pledged Monday to tackle surging coronavirus cases and restore normal life "as soon as possible" ...
37,000 frontline workers in aviation and maritime sectors to be prioritised for COVID-19 vaccination
The Singapore Government's plan to vaccinate 37,000 frontline workers in the aviation and maritime industries against COVID-19 kicked started on ...
Pasir Ris-Punggol Town Council Chairman unaware of systemic issues, says blogger Phillip Ang
Blogger Phillip Ang recently raised the issue of maintenance in estates under the purview of the Pasir Ris-Punggol Town Council ...
Malaysia Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announces aid package worth RM15 billion amid movement control order in seven states
Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Monday (18 January) announced a new stimulus package worth RM15 billion to strengthen the ...
Malaysians chide Dutch designer for “crusade” to preserve local heritage and wanting to “see Malays dressing beautifully again”
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA -- A Dutch designer recently ignited the anger of many Malaysians after saying that she is "on ...
22 death row inmates in legal challenge over confidential letters being forwarded by prison to prosecutors
22 death row inmates in Changi Prison have mounted a legal challenge over their confidential letters allegedly being forwarded by ...
China locks down another three million after travelling salesman spreads virus
Nearly three million people were put under lockdown in China Monday after a surge in coronavirus cases linked to a ...
UK expands virus vaccination campaign to over-70s
Britain on Monday extended its coronavirus vaccination campaign to people over the age of 70, and new tougher restrictions for ...
LVB shareholder alleges merger with DBS India “irregular, arbitrary, irrational, unreasonable, illegal”
The Economic Times of India reported today (18 Jan) that another shareholder of the now defunct Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB) ...