Asia Pacific – Page 28 – Prologue Journal

Singapore sentences O.K. Lim to over 17 years in prison

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Hing Leong founder, also known as Lim Oon Kuin, was earlier convicted of two charges of cheating HSBC and one count of abetting forgery. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3287035/singapore-sentences-ok-lim-over-17-years-prison?utm_source=rss_feed

Alan Jones, Australian Former Radio Host, Arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges

New York Times The retired radio host, who was granted bail after being arrested, was accused of abusing eight victims over nearly 20 years. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/world/australia/alan-jones-sexual-abuse-charges.html

Emergency Declared as Smog Chokes Parts of India and Pakistan

New York Times The authorities in New Delhi closed schools and urged residents to stay home. Similar measures have been implemented in Punjab, Pakistan’s largest province. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/world/asia/smog-india-new-delhi-pakistan.html

Australian senator who accused Britain’s king of genocide rejects censure

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Indigenous activist Lidia Thorpe vowed to repeat her comments should Britain’s ‘colonising king’ return to Australia. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3287010/australian-senator-who-accused-britains-king-genocide-rejects-censure?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysians demand road safety steps after VIP convoy and container accidents

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In the convoy accident, the public wants authorities to reveal the VIP’s identity and impose limits on such traffic arrangements. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3287009/malaysians-demand-road-safety-steps-after-vip-convoy-and-container-accidents?utm_source=rss_feed

Laos owes billions to China and it can’t get inflation under control

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. For three years, prices have risen by more than 20 per cent – forcing a growing number in the Southeast Asian nation to forage for food. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3287002/laos-owes-billions-china-and-it-cant-get-inflation-under-control?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore’s ruling PAP at 70, Cantopop classic The Bund: 5 weekend reads you missed

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From Singapore’s PAP turning 70 to a look back at Cantopop classic The Bund, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3286896/singapores-ruling-pap-70-cantopop-classic-bund-5-weekend-reads-you-missed?utm_source=rss_feed

Starbucks Malaysia confronts long-term sales decline from anti-Israel boycott

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Malaysia’s largest bank has warned that the brand is likely to suffer from long-term slumping sales, despite a booming coffee market. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3286991/starbucks-malaysia-confronts-long-terms-sales-decline-anti-israel-boycott?utm_source=rss_feed

North Korea may send 100,000 troops to Russia, as Kim tells military to ‘go all out’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The 100,000 figure circulating is an indication that Moscow is planning to fight in Ukraine for a long time, a Russian defence insider said. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3286980/north-korea-may-send-100000-troops-russia-kim-tells-military-go-all-out?utm_source=rss_feed

Taiwan’s Pegatron sells majority stake in India iPhone plant to Tata, sources say

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As Apple diversifies its supply chain beyond China, India is set to produce up to 25 per cent of the iPhones shipped this year. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3286976/taiwans-pegatron-sells-majority-stake-india-iphone-plant-tata-sources-say?utm_source=rss_feed