Petronas Reports Decline in Profits for Second Consecutive Year Malaysian energy giant Petronas has announced a 32% decrease in profits for the fiscal year 2024, marking the second consecutive year of decline. This comes on the heels of a 21% drop in profits reported by the company in 2023. Factors Contributing to Decreased Profits The…
Umar Patek Launches ‘Ramu Kopi’ Coffee Business Umar Patek Launches ‘Ramu Kopi’ Coffee Business Background Umar Patek, a convicted individual in connection to the 2002 Bali bombings, has recently launched a coffee business named ‘Ramu Kopi’. Patek initiated this venture following his release on parole, with a commitment to allocate a portion of the proceeds…
Country X Acquires Military Aircraft After Initial Rejection In a significant development, Country X has successfully acquired a new fleet of military aircraft, marking a noteworthy milestone in its defense capabilities. This acquisition comes two years after the United States government denied the country’s request to purchase F-35 fighter jets. Background Country X’s pursuit of…
Singapore Retailers Face Challenges Amidst Rising Rents Singapore’s retail sector is grappling with escalating rental costs, prompting the Singapore Tenants United for Fairness (SGTUFF) to advocate for immediate reforms. SGTUFF is advocating for measures such as lease renewal caps and restrictions on foreign dominance in the retail industry. The group emphasizes that failing to address…
Lack of Contact Between Leaders in Power Transition As more than five months have passed since the Republican leader has returned to power, no confirmed contact has been reported between the two leaders involved in the transition. Background The transition of power from one leader to another is a critical period in any political system….
Freedom Flotilla’s Madleen En Route to Gaza with Aid and Activists The Madleen, a humanitarian ship commissioned by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, is currently en route to Gaza carrying aid supplies and activists. The mission of the ship is to challenge the blockade imposed by Israel on the region. United Nations Calls for Safe Passage…
Washington Sends Acceptable Proposal to White House Washington reportedly submitted a proposal yesterday that has been deemed acceptable by the White House. The details of the proposal have not been disclosed to the public at this time. The submission of this proposal marks a significant development in the ongoing discussions between Washington and the White…
Suchata “Opal” Chuangsri Makes History as First Thai Woman to Win Miss World Suchata “Opal” Chuangsri has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Thai woman to win the prestigious Miss World title. The 72nd Miss World pageant took place in Hyderabad, India, where Chuangsri emerged victorious over 107 other contestants. Historic Win Celebrated…
PKR Figures Suggest Minister’s Planned Intention to Join Party The information chief of the People’s Justice Party (PKR) has made statements regarding the intention of a minister to join the party. According to PKR figures, the minister’s intention to join the party appears to have been planned in advance. Background The minister in question has…
Singapore’s Shanti Pereira Wins Silver at Asian Athletics Championships Singaporean sprinter Shanti Pereira narrowly missed out on defending her 200m title at the Asian Athletics Championships held in Gumi, South Korea. Pereira finished just 0.01 seconds behind China’s Chen Yujie in a closely contested final. The Race and Outcome The women’s 200m final at the…