P1 billion fund allotted for Marawi victims
The fund will be used to compensate tax-free, residential and commercial property owners whose structures were destroyed in the 2017 siege as part of a rehabilitation program.
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South Korean government YouTube channels cyberattacked
While Google Korea confirmed that the channel had been hacked, the case was handed over to both Google and the Seoul cyber police for investigation.
Najib sent for check-up after ‘unknown episode’
He is currently serving a 12-year sentence following the Federal Court’s decision to uphold his corruption conviction.
Rosmah out on bail: Little sympathy for ex-Malaysia PM’s wife after reports of luxurious lifestyle
Details of her high-end lifestyle have been documented in the media for years, and used by critics to accuse her and Najib of being out of touch with the common folk and their…
North Jakarta police officers arrested for ethics violation
A police spokesman said the officers would be put under special detention for the next 20 days for ethics violations.
Next up for Rosmah – the appeal
Rosmah’s former counsel, Datuk Geethan Ram Vincent, said the appeal would give Rosmah a chance to bring up issues that were not considered by the trial judge.
Indian court ruling risks legal challenge to Singapore’s definition of marriage
The Indian court ruled family benefits be extended to blended families, same-sex couples and other households, while Singapore courts have traditionally avoided such an approach.
Ex-prosecutors replace politicians in Yoon’s staff
When asked about the personnel reshuffle, Yoon said, “The presidential office should be the most dedicated and competent group to serve the people properly”.
Prawit confident Bangkok won’t see massive flooding as in 2011
He said his confidence was based on successful efforts to manage water from heavy rainfall upstream and tackling drought over the past few years.
Prayut working as usual, still in good morale: Interior Minister
General Prayut Chan-o-cha has avoided giving comments to reporters since his suspension.