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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: Singapore reported 94 new COVID-19 infections on Friday (Aug 28), with more than half of the cases from its largest foreign worker dormitory. Of the new infections, four were in the community and 10 were imported cases, said the Ministry of Health (MOH). TWO COMMUNITY CASES LINKED TO 13-YEAR-OLD BOY All four community cases were Singaporeans. Two of the community cases -  a 51-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman - are linked to a 13-year-old Singaporean boy, who was reported as a COVID-19 case on Thursday. One community case, a 53-year-old woman, is linked to a previous imported case who returned to Singapore from India. All three were identified as contacts of previously confirmed cases and were tested during quarantine to determine their status. READ: No known case of COVID-19 reinfection in Singapore, says MOH The remaining community case, a 25-year-old woman, is unlinked to previous cases. She was detected after being diagnosed with acute … [Read more...] about Singapore reports 94 new COVID-19 cases, including 58 at Sungei Tengah Lodge

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

JOHOR BAHRU: Johor ruler Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar has outlined plans for the state to build the largest solar power plant in Southeast Asia. In a press statement on Sunday (Feb 28), Johor's Royal Press Office said that the plant will be built in Pengerang in the southeastern part of the state. It will be "fully commissioned by 2023". "To be called the Sultan Ibrahim Solar Park, the RM1.4 billion (US$350 million) project will be the biggest of its kind in Southeast Asia with a combined installed capacity of 450 megawatts," the statement added. The project is Johor's first private investment project for 2021, the statement said. Sultan Ibrahim is set to officiate the ground-breaking ceremony on Mar 23, at the project site in Pengerang. The statement highlighted that the project is in line with the 2030 Johor sustainable development plan, which focuses on environmental preservation and protection as part of the state’s economic development plan. READ: Sabah sea gypsies … [Read more...] about Johor to build largest solar power plant in Southeast Asia: Sultan Ibrahim

MANILA: The Philippines reported 3,637 new coronavirus infections and 94 more deaths on Saturday (Aug 29), taking its tally to 213,131 cases and a toll of 3,419, the health ministry said in a bulletin. The nation is grappling with the highest number of virus infections in Southeast Asia. READ: Philippines promises 'refreshed' COVID-19 approach as capital exits strict lockdown The death toll in from the virus in the Philippines is second only to neighbouring Indonesia, since nearly a third of the Philippine deaths have been reported over the past 15 days. BOOKMARK THIS: Our comprehensive coverage of the coronavirus outbreak and its developments Download our app or subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on the coronavirus outbreak: https://cna.asia/telegram … [Read more...] about Philippines confirms 3,637 COVID-19 infections, 94 more deaths