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Thailand Enforces Nationwide Alcohol Ban for Early Voting on May 7

Thailand Enforces Nationwide Alcohol Ban for Early Voting on May 7

Thailand has enforced a countrywide ban on alcohol sales from 6 PM on Saturday, May 6, to 6 PM on Sunday, May 7, due to early voting for the national election.
Malaysia Tags Sulu Sultan Muhammad Faud as Terrorist Over Sabah Claim

Malaysia Tags Sulu Sultan Muhammad Faud as Terrorist Over Sabah Claim

The Malaysian government has labeled 69-year-old Filipino-born Muhammad Fuad Abdullah Kiram as a terrorist under its anti-money laundering and terrorism laws.
Singapore Airlines Flight SQ478 Grounded in Johannesburg Due to Bomb Threat

Singapore Airlines Flight SQ478 Grounded in Johannesburg Due to Bomb Threat

Passengers and crew of a Singapore Airlines flight were stranded for several hours in Johannesburg, South Africa on Tuesday, March 14, due to a bomb threat.
Macau Records 13.9% Crime Rate Drop in 2022, the Lowest Since Pre-pandemic

Macau Records 13.9% Crime Rate Drop in 2022, the Lowest Since Pre-pandemic

The total number of reported crimes in Macau has dropped by 13.9% to 9,799 last year, Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak announced in a press conference.
MOH Masks on Public Transport No Longer Mandatory From Feb 13

MOH: Masks on Public Transport No Longer Mandatory From Feb. 13

In conjunction with the easing of mask rules, the government will also drop all COVID-19 border measures for tourists arriving in the Lion City.
Turkish Embassy in SG Calls for Aid Following Earthquake in Turkey Syria jpg

Turkish Embassy in SG Calls for Aid Following Earthquake in Turkey, Syria

The government agency needs in-kind donations including baby food, sleeping bags, clothing for winter conditions, sanitary products, canned goods, and more.