One of the gunmen shot 26-year-old Elliot Onil Eastman in the leg before dragging him into a speedboat, police reports said.
Malaysians mock all-male circus act for conservative north
The Great British Circus Malaysia announced a male-only act for Kelantan state in an apparent bid to abide by strict Islamist guidelines.
UK’s FCA shows assertive action against market abuse in insider trading cases
The latest enforcement actions and supervisory publications by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) indicate the regulator’s renewed interest in market integrity and its expectations on regulated firms to assist it through clear dialogue and reporting.
Tourist’s torii gate pull-up stunt in Japan sparks outrage and debate on visitor etiquette
The Chilean gymnast apologised after a video of the stunt elicited widespread condemnation from Japanese social media users.
Malaysia nepotism claims swirl as daughter of disgraced Najib gets government role
Nooryana Najwa Najib, the daughter of Malaysia’s jailed ex-PM Najib Razak, has landed a key role at Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation.
UK businesses urged to prepare for quantum resilience
Businesses in the UK are urged to start preparing now for quantum resilience against cyber risks and ensure data and privacy protection, as quantum technologies continue to advance apace.
EU braces for Chinese trade blows, Trump doubles down on China: 7 EV reads you missed
From the European Union voting to impose tariffs to a price war among China’s EV makers, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.
Pritam Singh case: ex-Singapore MP Raeesah Khan faces second impeachment bid
The bid filed by Singh’s lawyer Andre Jumabhoy centres on what he says are discrepancies in Khan’s police and parliamentary statements.
Dubai launches dedicated IP hub to help drive innovative technology
The recent launch of the Dubai Intellectual Property Hub (DIPH) is a welcome development for businesses in the UAE, as the Middle East continues to increase and encourage investment in technology and life sciences, an intellectual property (IP) expert has said.
Most Singaporeans rate China’s clout above US, prefer it as strategic partner: survey
Many respondents feel foreign countries would come to Singapore’s aid if it were attacked, researchers find.