Qatrisha Zairyah, who has reached the finals of Miss Universe Singapore, hopes her story will help ease prejudice against transgender people.
Oasis ticket sales draw attention to dynamic pricing legal issues
Businesses across sectors have been advised to review their approach to dynamic pricing after the practice drew scrutiny in the context of Oasis’ reunion tour.
Efforts to promote equality have ‘gone too far’, say 30% of Gen Z men in Japan
The poll highlights a growing divide, with many young Japanese men feeling sidelined. Experts warn the frustration could lead to dangerous outcomes.
Myanmar junta announces October census for promised 2025 election, despite criticism
The election has been widely derided as a sham, and unlikely to be recognised by the West. Myanmar’s shadow government suspects the junta will misuse census data.
Why health and safety at work law stands the test of time 50 years on
The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 has now been in force for 50 years, but it continues to provide a globally-recognised framework for managing health and safety risk – even as that risk evolves with the operation of new technologies and ways of working.
Swiss court jails 1MDB fraudsters over US$1.8 billion theft from Malaysia state fund
The court emphasised the severity of the crimes, citing the high amounts of money involved and the defendants’ selfish motives.
Malaysia as 2025 Asean chair: a test of diplomacy, regional cohesion – and its China ties
With tensions rising in the South China Sea and the Myanmar crisis still unresolved, Malaysia’s leadership will be closely scrutinised.
Pope Francis’ Indonesia visit to connect mosques & cathedrals via ‘Tunnel of Friendship’
The pope will visit the Istiqlal mosque, the largest in Southeast Asia, and the ‘Tunnel of Friendship’ connecting it to the Our Lady of the Assumption cathedral, built in 2020 as a symbol of religious unity.