Singapore — The father who was charged in connection with the death of one of his eleven-year-old twin sons is back under psychiatric observation at the Changi Prison Complex Medical Centre.
On Jan 24, he was charged with the murder of Ethan Yap E Chern. There have been no charges announced yet in connection with Ethan’s twin, Aston Yap Kai Shern. Read more here.Festival or funeral? Sydney’s Chinese community unhappy with blue & white Lunar Festival lanterns
The traditional colours for the Lunar New Year are red and gold, for good fortune, happiness, and prosperity. Therefore, when white and blue lanterns appeared at the Sydney Lunar Festival, and trees were wrapped in white cloth as part of the artist in charge’s vision, more than a few heads turned.
Unfortunately, these colours are none too auspicious in Chinese culture, especially white, which is a colour worn at funerals and is associated with death.
Read more here.Will Najib make a comeback as PM?
Malaysia’s opposition is concerned that former PM Najib Razak will run for re-election as a PM candidate for Umno. Umno is leading a coalition ruling Malaysia with PM Ismail Sabri Yaakob as Prime Minister.
Lim Kit Siang, veteran of the Democratic Action Party leader, wants to know who is Umno’s PM candidate for the next election.
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Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre comes under fire for its do’s and don’ts Chinese New Year guide
Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre’s (SCCC) list of Chinese New Year rules and no-nos have come under fire for being superstitious and suggesting that married daughters should be alienated during the first day of the festive period.
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No go for taking away driving licence for elderly? Now, ban on “bad” driving schools?
In Malaysia, the pandemic is taking its toll on people and institutions in different ways. Constant flip-flops in decision making by a variety of authorities are among the famous examples.
One of the latest episodes is reminiscent of the call by the Royal Malaysian Police last September to restrict the renewal of senior citizens’ driving licences.
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