Day: 28 June 2021

UN urges immediate dismantling of systemic racism

The UN rights chief called on Monday for systemic racism against black people to be immediately dismantled around the world…

Malaysia: Political parties, civil society flame Attorney-General for appearing to sidestep King’s opinion on reconvening Parliament

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA — Political leaders and civil society groups have criticised the nation’s Attorney-General for what has been perceived…

Trial of Myanmar’s Suu Kyi to overrun as prosecution needs more time

A junta trial of Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi will run longer than scheduled, her lawyers said Monday, with the…

Japan Olympic chief says ‘no way’ to ensure zero virus cases

Japan’s Olympic chief said Monday there was “no way” to ensure zero virus cases among teams arriving for the Tokyo…

Delayed doses of AstraZeneca jab boost immunity: study

Delayed second and third doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine boost immunity against COVID-19, a study by Oxford University, which developed…

“Who will police the police?”: Singaporean who allegedly suffered abuse at Cantonment Police Station seeks answers

Update 30/6: Public statement by man allegedly abused by police officers, in response to SPF’s Facebook statement A man who…

Netizens voice concerns after doctors request MOH to delay COVID-19 vaccinations for youths

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has responded in a statement on Sunday (28 June) stating that the Expert Committee on…

Stand News temporarily removes older articles in the wake of Apple Daily crackdown under Hong Kong’s national security law

A pro-democracy news outlet in Hong Kong has decided to temporarily remove its older articles to prevent wasting donations from…

That “little increase” in hawker stall rental rates means “a lot” to hawkers, Makansutra founder KF Seetoh responds to NEA

Even that “little increase” in the rental rates would mean “a lot” to hawkers, said Makansutra founder KF Seetoh in…

SportSG reaches settlement in lawsuit by parents over death of 6-year-old daughter

Just a day before the trial of a lawsuit against Sport Singapore (SportSG) over the death of a six-year-old is…