Over 2,700 people fined for vape-related offences since tougher penalties kicked in on Sept 1
Among them, 162 people have been placed on rehabilitation programmes at the Institute of Mental Health and social service agencies.
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India nightclub fire: Birch by Romeo Lane owners land in Goa after Delhi court transit remand
The owners of Goa’s Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub landed in the state after a Delhi court granted transit remand in the Arpora fire case that killed 25 people.
Bangladesh uprising leader Hadi in ‘extremely critical’ condition: Chief Adviser Yunus
An official post said Singapore's Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan visited Hadi, who is currently receiving treatment in Singapore, and informed CA Yunus of Hadi's…
Teacher nabbed in Manila for threatening, asking student to eat cockroach
These came after the teacher was caught by the student molesting a girl inside a restroom, according to the Manila Police District.
Philippines says no evidence of ‘terrorist training’ after Bondi gunmen’s visit
Australian authorities are investigating whether the two men met with extremists during a trip to Mindanao, a southern island in the Philippines known for Islamist insurgencies.
Bondi Beach gunmen’s prior visit to Philippines ‘not a security threat’: National Security Council
In a statement read by Palace press officer Claire Castro during a briefing, the NSC said that as of Monday, “there is no confirmed information indicating that their visit posed…
Hong Kong Customs seize cocaine worth US$32.9 million from vessel’s sea chest
The vessel set sail from Brazil, and made stopovers in Singapore, Shanghai and Ningbo before arriving in Hong Kong.
Indonesian police arrest recruiter of illegal migrant workers sent to Malaysia
The recruiter promised the workers they would get 110 ringgit (US$26.85) per day for renovating two houses but the wages have never been paid.
Monk in Bhutan detained for alleged rape of a minor
Police in Wangdue, Bhutan have detained a 24-year-old monk on suspicion of raping a 15-year-old girl who is a student from Gasa. According to the police, the suspect and the minor…
South Korean police raid offices of the Unification Church
The search is related to allegations of illegal payments by the church to some cabinet members and current and former lawmakers that involved the leader of the religious group,…