China’s mega-rich move their wealth, and partying, to Singapore
SINGAPORE is seeing an influx of ultra-wealthy families from China looking to protect their wealth from a Communist Party that increasingly views them with suspicion. Beijing’s recent crackdowns on tech billionaires and tax-shy celebrities, as well as three years of zero-Covid, have led many rich Chinese to look for a safe haven.
Left lane of Meru Tunnel on NSE southbound to close for resurfacing
IPOH: The southbound left lane at the Meru Tunnel on the North-South Expressway from KM260.30 to KM262.05 for the Kuala Kangsar-Ipoh stretch will be closed for resurfacing works starting on Tuesday (Feb 7). Read full story
Lack of fire safety awareness has killed hundreds, cost nation billions, says Bomba chief
KUALA LUMPUR: A lack of awareness about fire safety has killed hundreds and led to billions of ringgit in losses, says the Fire and Rescue Department. Read full story
Fine, delectable Chinese fare
CHINESE Palace Restaurant was for us a new, happy place to dine in on the seventh day of Chinese New Year. Tucked in a corner of the Chinese Assembly Hall in Kuala Lumpur, the restaurant, decked out in festive finery, is just a couple of months old.
Northeast US, Canada gird for ‘epic’ Arctic blast
THE northeastern United States and Canada steeled themselves yesterday for an “epic” Arctic blast that could see some areas record their lowest ever wind chill temperatures. America’s National Weather Service (NWS) warned that parts of Maine might see wind chills of minus 51 degrees Celsius.
Penang latest affected by floods
PENANG is the latest state to be affected by floods, with two relief centres opened following heavy rain for more than two hours in several areas from 3.30pm yesterday. State environment and welfare committee chairman Phee Boon Poh said as of 2am today, 38 people from nine families were taking shelter at Dewan Komuniti Kubang Menerong in the […]
Malaysia looking forward to deeper ties with Australia, Japan, says Ewon Benedick
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is looking forward to more bilateral cooperation between Australia and Japan, says Datuk Ewon Benedick. Read full story
Parts of historic Stadhuys building being left to rot, says Melaka exco member
MELAKA: Parts of the historic Stadhuys building in Bandar Hilir are decaying and Kota Laksamana representative Low Chee Leong wants to know why the building has been left in such a deplorable state. Read full story
Group urges higher healthcare allocation in Budget 2023
PUTRAJAYA needs to increase its allocation for health under Budget 2023 to address the chronic and widespread problem of an overworked public healthcare workforce, the Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy said. Its chief executive, Azrul Mohd Khalib, urged the government to also form a multisectoral taskforce and to look into the recruitment of […]
MACC yet to summon PAS leaders over vote-buying claim, says Tuan Ibrahim
THE anti-corruption agency has yet to question PAS leaders over allegations of vote-buying. PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man told The Malaysian Insight this after the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) opened a probe into 90 people who allegedly received cash to vote for the Islamist party in Terengganu in the general election.