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JOHOR BAHRU: Johor Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar has revived the "Chinese Major" title which was first introduced in the 19th century to forge ties between the Johor royal family and the Chinese community in the southern state. In a press statement on Tuesday (Sep 1), President of the Johor Council of Royal Court Abdul Rahim Ramli said that Sultan Ibrahim wishes to revive the title to ensure "continuity of modern Johor history". Dr Abdul Rahim added that the sultan has appointed Mr David Wong Khong Soon as "Chinese Major" effective from Tuesday. Mr Wong is the manager of Mado palm oil plantation, and is a descendant of Mr Wong Ah Fook, one of the founding fathers of the Chinese community in Johor who was an immigrant builder and entrepreneur. Mr Wong Ah Fook, who died in 1918, constructed iconic buildings such as the Victoria Concert Hall in Singapore and the Istana Besar in Johor. A main street in downtown Johor Bahru is named after him. The press statement also said: "Chinese … [Read more...] about Johor Sultan revives ‘Chinese Major’ title, new appointee to work with royal foundations on community initiatives

SINGAPORE: Sultan Mosque in Kampong Glam will be closed on Friday (Aug 28) for "thorough disinfection" after an individual who visited the mosque last week tested positive for COVID-19. The individual visited the mosque between 2.33pm and 3pm on Aug 18, said the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) in a Facebook post on Thursday. "The infected individual did not exhibit any symptoms when he visited the mosque, and was only subsequently tested positive for COVID-19," said MUIS. Contact tracing by the Ministry of Health is ongoing, and the man's close contacts have been placed under quarantine. READ: Most events should remain virtual for now, even as more COVID-19 restrictions are eased: Gan Kim Yong Congregants who were at the mosque during the same period should monitor their health until at least Sep 1, and see a doctor immediately if they feel unwell, said MUIS. Bookings for Friday's congregational prayer will be automatically voided, and those who had … [Read more...] about Sultan Mosque to close for disinfection after visitor tests positive for COVID-19

CHILDREN will be tested with lateral flow tests twice a week - with 32 million test kits being sent out. And just one single dose of a Pfizer/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine can give 90 per cent protection from the disease, as new figures show jabs are slashing hospitalisations. Meanwhile Boris Johnson this weekend pledged to get Britain's workers back to their offices "soon" as the UK officially passed 19 MILLION first doses today. Speaking at a rail industry conference, the PM dismissed the idea that the lockdown would lead to a permanent shift towards Brits working from home. And former Tory leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith said: “We need to get people back to work as soon as possible. “There are lots of reasons why work is important to our lives. It affects people’s physical and mental wellbeing and there are issues around productivity. Follow our live blog below for the very latest on the UK 's path out of lockdown ... Niamh Cavanagh 3 … [Read more...] about Covid vaccine news UK – 32 MILLION tests being sent to kids on Monday as figures show single jab ’90 per cent effective’

(This story was first published in the Times of India on February 28, 2021) MUMBAI: If you plan to take an auto or a taxi in Mumbai, Thane or Navi Mumbai at midnight from Monday, the minimum night fare will be Rs 27 for a three-wheeler and Rs 32 for a kaali-peeli—among the most expensive modes of transport in the city. This was revealed in the new tariff cards that the transport ministry released on Saturday afternoon. Tariff cards for autos, taxis and Cool Cabs will be valid only from March 1 to May 31, as the drivers and owners will have to recalibrate the electronic meters compulsorily within this period. From June 1, fares will be collected only by electronic meters, said transport chief Avinash Dhakne . 1 From March 1, the minimum auto fare for an auto will rise from Rs 18 to Rs 21 From March 1, the minimum fare for a kaali-peeli goes upo from Rs 22 to Rs 25. For a Cool Cab, the fares will go up from Rs 28 to Rs 33 across Mumbai metropolitan … [Read more...] about Mumbai: From tomorrow, pay Rs 27 as minimum night fare for auto, Rs 32 for taxi

SINGAPORE: For raping his daughter twice in a day and subjecting her to a "horrific and sustained sexual assault at knifepoint", a man was sentenced on Monday (Jul 27) to 32 years' jail. The 53-year-old man had earlier been found guilty of nine charges including two counts of aggravated rape and other charges of aggravated sexual assault, molestation and voluntarily causing hurt. The offences were committed against his biological daughter, then 23, in the early hours of Mar 27, 2016. The divorced man was alone in his flat with the victim and they drank alcohol together and talked until she fell asleep. She woke up to find her father molesting her. He placed a penknife with its blade extended on her neck and told her not to shout or he would slash her. After this, he raped her twice and forced her to perform sex acts on him, and also performed sex acts on her even though she was "very disgusted", squirming and begging him tearfully to stop. Justice Hoo Sheau Peng on … [Read more...] about Man jailed 32 years for raping and sexually assaulting his daughter at knifepoint in ‘horrific’ case