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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

SINGAPORE: A fire broke out at a unit in Punggol Plaza late on Sunday (Sep 6), causing the evacuation of dozens of people from the mall. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the fire in a unit on the first floor at about 10.10pm. The fire involved the contents of a wooden cupboard containing a prayer altar, said the authority. “SCDF extinguished the fire using one water jet,” it said, adding that about 80 people were evacuated from the premises by security officers prior to SCDF's arrival. One person was taken to Singapore General Hospital for smoke inhalation, SCDF said. Footage of the incident showed at least four fire trucks and one ambulance at the scene, while the surrounding area was cordoned off. The cause of the fire is under investigation. This story came from a reader tip-off. If you would like to send in information, photos or videos about something newsworthy, submit your news tips on CNA Eyewitness . … [Read more...] about 80 people evacuated after fire breaks out at Punggol Plaza

Mumbai: Private health insurers are encouraging their customers to lead healthy and active lives by offering steep discounts on the renewal premia between 80 and 100 per cent, along with a host of other rewards and benefits. Most health insurance provides no-claim bonus for claim-free years but that usually ranges from 25 per cent to 50 per cent. While Aditya Birla Health Insurance is offering up to 100 per cent return of the premium if the customer has accrued adequate number of 'Activ Dayz' (one Activ Day means 10,000 steps a day, or any fitness activity specified by the insurer), another firm Future Generali earlier this month launched a policy offering a flat 80 per cent discount on renewal if the customer did not make any claim in the previous policy year. Aditya Birla Health will give a customer up to 100 per cent health returns if the insured earned enough health returns by looking after his/her health by being physically active on a regular basis. The … [Read more...] about Private health insurers offering 80-100 pc discounts on renewal premia

Exaggerated shoulders, mini skirts, metallic ruffles and sheer black pantyhose might sound like a scene from a 1980s prom, but according to Saint Laurent its the future. SEE ALSO: You don't have to be intimidated by Paris Fashion Week On Monday the French fashion label took cues from Madonna's glory days. Saint Laurent presented its fall 2016 collection during Paris fashion week. The brand's creative director, Hedi Slimane, was responsible for changing the label's name from YSL to Saint Laurent when he took the role in 2012.  He has been credited with reviving the fashion house by infusing grungy cool-kid sex appeal, which is why this runway show's over-the-top aesthetic came as a surprise. While the heavy '80s influence seen in the collection (which is rumored to be his last) is nothing new — we saw it at Balmain and J.W. Anderson 's fall 2015 shows — this season Slimane took the theme to the next level, styling the overly dramatic looks with … [Read more...] about How rude! ’80s prom fashion has officially returned