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A view of 38 Oxley Road, the residence of Singapore’s first Prime Minister the late Lee Kuan Yew. Photo: EPA

Demolish or keep? Survey gauges Singaporeans’ views on 38 Oxley Road

The survey by Black Dot Research also shows most Singaporeans consider the saga over Lee Kuan Yew’s family home should be a private matter.

Singapore’s Pritam Singh denies telling ex-MP to take her lie to the grave

Meet Charles Spencer’s partner, Catrine Jarman – who’s suing his ex-wife

Chinese officials told to stop avoiding media questions about emergencies

Commentary in legal newspaper warns officials not to give ‘no comment’ answers – but some observers warn it will be easy to get round law.

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The law says officials should support the media in their coverage of disasters and other emergencies. Photo: AFP

Opinion | Keeping people on police bail for 5 years is an abuse of power

There is no justification for curbing the freedoms of thousands of young people who have not been found guilty of any offence following the 2019 unrest.

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Man granted Singapore court order over sister who repeatedly cleaned his room

The man said his privacy had been intruded on, which stressed him so much that he was admitted to the Institute of Mental Health a few times.

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Meet US Supreme Court Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s wife, Ashley

In 2018, Brett Kavanaugh faced allegations of sexual misconduct during his nomination hearings, but an FBI investigation didn’t find much – a new report claims the investigation was limited.

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Brett M. Kavanaugh stands with his wife, Ashley Kavanaugh, and his family. Photo: Getty Images

Arrest of Widodo critic raises concerns of ‘constitutional hardball’

Former trade chief Thomas Lembong’s arrest over a sugar import graft case marks a tougher anti-corruption stance under Prabowo, analysts note.

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Letters | Public display of flags is subject to Malaysian law

Readers discuss the uproar over the waving of Chinese flags at a cultural festival, the push for a Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, Hong Kong’s efforts to legalise same-sex relationships, and the city’s clean-factory initiative.

Harry Roque: from Philippine presidential aide to human trafficking suspect

Roque’s alleged links to Pogos and growing legal troubles could affect the Dutertes given his close association with them, analysts say.

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Harry Roque, presidential spokesman of the Philippines, in 2018. Photo: Edmond So

‘Scratch the surface’: Manila probes land-owning Chinese with fake citizenship

These Chinese nationals reportedly own huge plots of land in Luzon after acquiring fake Philippine citizenship, local reports say.

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A naval base in Santa Ana, Cagayan, the Philippines. Analysts have warned of shady properties bought by Chinese nationals located near military bases in the country. Photo: EPA-EFE

‘This isn’t ragging’: Malaysian military vows probe into fresh bullying case

The latest allegations at the Malaysian National Defence University involve a student being burned by an iron.

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Letters | Can Hong Kong really get ahead of scammers?

Readers discuss how ubiquitous scams and fraud have become, why rule of law matters in discussions on marriage equality and help for our struggling elderly.

Relocation of South Korea’s notorious child rapist sparks outrage, legal debate

Authorities ramp up security measures after Cho Doo-soon’s move to a new place just 2km from his previous home in Ansan alarms residents.

South Korean child rapist Cho Doo-soon. Photo: Handout

Malaysian ex-PM Najib fails to end 5-year trial over 1MDB scandal

Court orders former leader to enter a defence over allegations that he took more than US$500 million in bribes linked to state fund 1MDB.

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Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak (centre) arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. Photo: AFP

Japan’s LGBTQ community racks up seventh legal win in same-sex marriage push

Wednesday’s court ruling is the seventh overall that found Japan’s ongoing ban on same-sex marriage to be unconstitutional, or nearly so.

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Opinion | Hong Kong’s legal system needs reform to stay vibrant

With national security laws in place, the city can focus on other areas, from strengthening the judiciary to cross-border litigation.

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Sudan sees sexual violence on ‘staggering’ scale amid civil war: UN

Children are not spared the abuse, while women and girls are being abducted for sexual slavery.

Civilians who fled war-torn Sudan arrive at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees transit centre in Renk. Photo: Reuters

‘Despicable’: John Lee condemns alleged sexual assaults at Hong Kong care home

City leader also urges welfare authorities to ensure effective supervision to prevent such crimes.

Subversion trial judges reject Hong Kong activist’s bid for remote testimonies

High Court turns down application by Chow Hang-tung, who will stand trial next year for allegedly inciting subversion.

No penalties in national security law guidelines for Hong Kong civil servants

Secretary for Security Chris Tang says the point of the guidelines is to aid colleagues in executing their jobs.

The guidelines will elaborate on how civil servants can promote 20 aspects of national security laid out by President Xi Jinping, Chris Tang says. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Anti-Prabowo banner leads to suspension in university, fuelling censorship fears

The university later reversed its decision to suspend three students amid public outrage over its move to stifle freedom of expression.

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Surabaya’s Airlangga University students staging a protest earlier this year. Photo: Johannes Nugroho

Hong Kong police install 504 CCTVs, with possible use for counterterrorism

Secretary for Security Chris Tang says he will not exclude using surveillance camera push to combat terrorism.

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Meet Erin Hawley, the conservative lawyer wife of Senator Josh Hawley

Erin shares three kids and a Christian podcast with her husband Josh, whose political career gave her anxiety – as a litigator, she was involved in the landmark case that saw Roe v. Wade overturned

Northern Ireland jails man who abused up to 3,500 girls online

One of his catfishing attacks, which occurred on social media platforms, led to the suicide of a 12-year-old US girl.

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Detective Chief Superintendent Eamonn Corrigan speaks outside Belfast Crown Court after prolific online predator Alexander McCartney was jailed for a minimum of 20 years. Photo: AP

‘Humiliating’ sexual abuse allegations rock Spain’s ruling coalition

Leftist alliance Sumar, which champions feminism, has already faced a sharp decline in support in regional and European elections.

Inigo Errejon takes part in a debate in Madrid. Photo: Reuters

Malaysians left incredulous by apology from disgraced ex-PM Najib

Malaysians slam ‘disingenuous apology’ for 1MDB scandal, scoff at former leader’s claim he was misled by associates.

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Anger simmers in Thai south after officers accused of Tak Bai massacre skip court

The statute of limitations on the killing of 85 protesters expires on Friday while the suspects are believed to have fled the country.

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