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Malaysian woman arrested for facilitating illegal entry at KLIA
PUTRAJAYA: A Malaysian woman has been arrested on suspicion of facilitating the illegal entry of foreigners through a special lane at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2. The Border Control and Protection Agency stated that the...
Nominees announced for 2025 HM Awards, presented by Sealy Posturepedic
The nominees have been announced for the 2025 HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, the 24th annual event, presented by Sealy Posturepedic. An overwhelming response to the 2025 HM Awards has once again demonstrated the immense breadth...
Woman Arrested For Allegedly Facilitating Entry Of Foreigners Through Special Lane At KLIA Terminal 2 - AKPS
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- A Malaysian woman suspected of facilitating the entry of foreigners into the country through a special lane at the immigration check-in counter at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 2 was arrested on...
Lounge supervisor at KLIA arrested for aiding foreign nationals’ illegal entry into Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 17 — A Malaysian woman suspected of facilitating the entry of foreigners into the country through a special lane at the immigration check-in counter at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 2 was arrested on October 15....
Woman held for allegedly using KLIA 2 fast-track lane to smuggle foreigners
SEPANG: A local woman has been arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle several foreign nationals into the country using the special fast-track immigration lane at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 2. The Malaysian Border...
Who are Chen Zhi and the Prince Group, accused by the US and UK of large-scale scam operations?
The UK and the United States have sanctioned a multinational network based in south-east Asia accused of running large-scale online scam operations that are suspected of using trafficked workers to defraud people around the world. The industry has...
Two of Australia's capital cities on track for warmest October on record
Temperatures across Australia will soar as much as 15 degrees Celsius above average during the coming days, threatening October records across multiple states and territories. The unusually intense mid-spring heat sent Adelaide and Melbourne...
Local leadership proves key as Vanuatu reefs thrive amid growing global coral crisis
Despite warnings from scientists about the widespread death of warm-water coral reefs worldwide, researchers have recorded some of the healthiest and most diverse reefs ever seen in Vanuatu. A scientific report reveals that the planet has reached...
Vanuatu rapper Mantis wins Pacific Break 2025 with powerful track ‘Weatherman’
Vanuatu rapper Mantis has won the 2025 Pacific Break competition with his famous track ‘Weatherman’, beating hundreds of entries from 18 Pacific nations. Delivering verses in Bislama, French and English, Mantis impressed judges with his commanding...
Vanuatu hip hop artist Mantis crowned Pacific Break’s 2025 winner
With a fierce confidence in his delivery, flow and lyricism, Mantis’ Weatherman immediately caught the attention of the Pacific Break judges, beating hundreds of original songs entered from18 Pacific nations in this year’s competition. Rapping in...
Vanuatu’s Mantis wins Pacific Break 2025
Mantis, a rapper from Vanuatu, has won ABC Radio Australia’s Pacific Break 2025 with his tri-lingual track Weatherman. Rapping in Bislama, French, and English, his winning song caught the judges’ attention, beating hundreds of original entries...
IUCN names fossil fuels as ‘threat to nature’, backs call for global phase-out Treaty
In an unprecedented decision, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) on October 16 adopted Motion 042, making it the first multilateral body to explicitly name fossil fuel production as a threat to nature. The motion—passed...
Visa-free destinations for Pakistani nationals in 2025
Pakistani passport has fallen several places in latest Henley Passport Index, now ranking 103rd globally The Pakistani passport has slipped in global rankings, but citizens can still travel visa-free to more than 30 destinations across the world,...
Fiji women’s basketball team dominate Vanuatu 103-42
The Fiji women’s basketball side thrashed Vanuatu 103-42 in their third match of the FIBA Melanesia Cup last night. Fiji dominated throughout the match to keep their campaign alive after going down to Papua New Guinea 53-37 in their second match....
Must win clash for Fiji Men’s Basketball
Source: Basketball Fiji The Fiji Men’s Basketball team must defeat New Caledonia tomorrow to keep their hopes alive of defending their Melanesian Cup title. After back-to-back losses to hosts Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea, the side bounced...
Visa-free destinations for South Africans in 2025
Visas can be pesky little things when it comes to travelling. They often cause frustration because of all the required applications and costs to enter a specific country. However, there are visa-free destinations for South Africans. Let’s take a...
School friend sentenced over body in cabinet dumped in NSW creek
A man has been sentenced to six-and-a-half years in jail for his role in the death of a close school friend whose body was found in a metal cabinet dumped in a creek on the NSW Mid North Coast. Zachary Richard Fraser pled guilty to the...
Army chief grateful for partners’ support during PNGDF Week
PAPUA New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) chief Rear Admiral Philip Polewara thanked friends and partners for their support through the PNGDF week and independence anniversary last month. He said the force has done so well by providing security and...
Brighton v Newcastle Live TV – Global channel listings on Saturday for Amex Stadium clash
Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Brighton v Newcastle Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Saturday (3pm (UK) kick-off). Eddie Howe looking to make it three NUFC wins in a row. The...
Victorian schools to limit screen time, provide free laptops
Students in Victorian primary schools will have screen time limited in class and parents will not have to pay for laptops under major changes to the state's education guidelines. The reforms aim to curtail the amount of time students spend on...