Month: September 2023

UK retailer Marks & Spencer has lodged an appeal against the government’s decision in the summer to refuse it planning permission for the demolition and re-development of its Oxford Street store in London.

Chia Der Jiun’s appointment will take effect from January 1. Menon has been at the helm of the MAS since 2011 and his term was extended earlier this year.

The judge ruled that the victim had been in a vulnerable position as she was sleeping.

Individuals investing US$350,000 into shares of public companies, savings or deposit accounts or government bonds is eligible for a 5-year stay, or US$700,000 for 10 years.

The future of the megaproject in Malaysia is in doubt again, despite new government measures to support the project and a deadline extension for a key bond repayment.

Legions of fans have this week been celebrating the ‘birthday’ of Japan’s best known Vocaloid – a computer-synthesised singing voice software that comes with a virtual avatar.

Anies Baswedan – who’s falling behind in the polls – picked Muhaimin Iskandar, leader of PKB, which has strong ties with Indonesia’s biggest Islamic organisation of 40 million members.

After the launch of April’s policy prospectus was largely overshadowed by other events, Humza Yousaf will be hoping that his first programme for government as Scotland’s first minister next week is able to clearly articulate his plans for the year ahead.

A surge in retail prices has resulted in economic strain on Filipinos, particularly the underprivileged and marginalised, the president said.

The Royal Gazette state journal said 74-year-old billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra had ‘accepted his crime and shown remorse’.