Chinese tourist removed from Malaysia Airlines flight after allegedly molesting stewardess

In a video, the alleged molester is seen arguing with airport security staff and a flight attendant. He is heard saying that he only "lightly tapped" the attendant, and that he should not be barred from boarding the plane.

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🚕Passenger 'offended' by sign in PHV car: 'I won't speak English to Chinese people'

A Grab representative left a under the post stating that such behavior does not reflect the inclusive environment Grab seeks to provide. The representative also urged the passenger to lodge a report.

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⛽ Anwar urges Malaysians to brace for higher costs, says global energy recovery could take up to 5 years

Addressing civil servants at the Malaysia Ministry of Transport, Anwar pointed out that shipping costs have surged due to rising insurance premiums, adding that soaring freight charges and looming fertiliser shortages threaten the nation's supply chain.

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💸 Asia Pacific faces weaker growth and higher inflation from Middle East crisis, ADB warns

ADB President Masato Kanda described the crisis as a "formidable test" for the region's economic ascent, saying the war has injected new uncertainty into an already fragile global landscape.

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😱 Woman, 30, charged after she allegedly had sex with 15-year-old boy multiple times in Yishun flat

Foo Jin Wen, 30, faces two counts of sexual penetration involving a minor as the boy was 15 years old at the time.

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🛢 US-Iran ceasefire deal shows strain ahead of talks with oil flows squeezed

Washington has accused Tehran of breaching promises on the Strait of Hormuz, and Israel struck Lebanon with attacks that Iran has claimed violate the truce.

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⚽️💸 Fifa adds new even more expensive World Cup ticket categories

Fifa added new, even more expensive tiers of tickets for this year's World Cup, asking up to US$4,105 (S$5229) for a front category one seat at the US opener against Paraguay in Inglewood, California, on June 12.

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🏍 Malaysian motorcyclist taken to hospital after PIE accident involving MPV

The accident happened at about 4.55pm before the Jalan Bahar exit on Thursday (April 9). A video of the aftermath shows a Malaysia-registered motorcycle lying on its side, with fluid seen leaking out from it, behind a black Toyota multi-purpose vehicle (MPV).

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✈️ Scoot launches flights to Indonesia's Belitung and Pontianak, ups regional frequency including to Bali

Thinking of where to go for your next holiday? You may want to consider adding Indonesia to your list.

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🚨 18 motorists caught for traffic offences at Woodlands Checkpoint

The motorists were caught for traffic offences such as queue cutting and other dangerous driving behaviour, during stepped-up enforcement operations at Woodlands Checkpoint between April 3 and 5.

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⚽️ Singlish-capable former Japanese star Keisuke Honda to play for SPL's FC Jurong

"This agreement goes beyond the signing of a single player; it aims to create new value for the club together and contribute to the further development of the Singapore football community as a whole," FC Jurong said.

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📈 China's factories jolts back to inflation on Iran war price shock

Economists warn that a shift to inflation driven by higher costs rather than stronger demand could leave Beijing boxed in, squeezing corporate margins, crimping growth and narrowing room for stimulus.

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🇸🇬🇦🇺 Singapore, Australia assure each other on refined fuels and LNG supply

Speaking at a joint press conference with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese, PM Wong, who is also finance minister, added that Singapore will continue to supply refined fuels to Australia as long as upstream supplies continue.

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🩷 Late Benz Hui doted on step-granddaughter, Charmaine Hui said

Charmaine Hui is regretful her late father, beloved Hong Kong actor Benz Hui, died before she has children, but she is glad he had the chance to experience grandparenthood through his stepson.

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😨 Oil climbs as strikes on Saudi facilities stoke anxiety, Hormuz near standstill

Attacks on Saudi energy facilities have cut the kingdom's oil production capacity by around 600,000 barrels per day and throughput on its East-West Pipeline by about 700,000 bpd.

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😯 Myanmar president says many challenges ahead, seeks to normalise Asean ties

Min Aung Hlaing was elected president by parliament a week ago, formalising his grip on political power in war-torn Myanmar five years after he led a coup that sent the nation spiralling into chaos.

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🛢 Japan plans to release extra 20 days' oil reserves from May

This is to ensure stable domestic supply for Japan while searching for non-Middle East barrels as conflict in the region disrupts global supply.

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🫕 Ben Yeo unfazed by critics as he opens 2 new F&B businesses offering Thai food, curry fishhead

"I'm not alone. Other businessmen have done more than I have and opened and closed more F&B businesses than me. But just because I'm an artiste, people will magnify everything," he said.

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👨‍💻👩‍💻 IMDA expands support for fresh graduates pursuing careers in tech

IMDA is significantly ramping up support for fresh information and digital technology graduates by expanding the TechSkills Accelerator for Institute of Technical Education and Polytechnics Alliance to include university students.

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🤵💔👰 'I don't want her': Man in China attends dating event while wife goes to washroom

A man in China was scolded and shamed by a woman claiming to be his wife after he attempted to attend a dating event while she was in the washroom.

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🍔 Aloha Singapore! Shake Shack to launch fusion menu with Hawaiian-born chef

Whether you're a big fan of Hawaiian cuisine or would like to try it for the first time, Shake Shack's Aloha Shack Menu might float your boat.

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