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Lawyer and opposition politician Lim Tean was slapped with a fine of $1,000 and six weeks' jail for practising law without a valid certificate. He was found guilty of three charges under the Legal Profession Act for acting as an advocate and solicitor without authorisation between 1 Apr, 2021, and 9 June, 2021.
Cathay Cineplexes released $100 movie vouchers in an attempt to "Save Our Screens". The vouchers comprises 10 movies with 10 sets of popcorn and bottled water. These would normally cost $223. The vouchers are restricted for certain movies, but are at least available for local, Hong Kong, and Hollywood releases.
However, a quick check showed that the only Hollywood film available now is Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. The latest Marvel film Captain America: Brave New World isn't on their slate. Cathay Cineplexes previously did not screen Deadpool & Wolverine either.
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Cathay Cineplexes has sent out an S.O.S – literally.
The cinema chain, which recently had trouble paying rent of more than $2.68 million to various landlords, released $100 movie vouchers in an attempt to "Save Our Screens".
The vouchers comprises 10 movies with 10 sets of popcorn and bottled water. These would normally cost $223.
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Pre-orders for the vouchers are available now but can only be redeemed from 21 Feb. The vouchers are valid from Mondays to Sundays, including eve of public holidays and public holidays.
According to the terms and conditions, the vouchers are only valid till 31 Dec, 2025.
The vouchers also cannot be used for 3D movies, film festivals, Tamil or Hindi movies, Ultima and Wave seats, movies screened at the Platinum Movie Suites, movie marathons, and special priced tickets.
So, what does that leave the viewers with?
A quick check on the Cathay website showed that the only Hollywood film they have is Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.
The recently released Marvel Studios film Captain America: Brave New World is missing from their slate. However, this isn't the first time as Cathay Cineplexes didn't screen Deadpool & Wolverine either.
It's unclear if this trend will continue.
If you're more into Asian movies, then Jack Neo's latest Chinese New Year film I Want To Be Boss might be appealing. Otherwise, you can check out the Donnie Yen-led action flick The Prosecutor or Hong Kong drama film The Last Dance.
Lawyer and opposition politician Lim Tean was slapped with a fine of $1,000 and six weeks' jail for practising law without a valid certificate.
CNA reported that Lim, 60, intends to appeal and his jail term has been deferred to start on 3 March.
Senior District Judge Ong Hian Sun said that Lim had not shown any remorse before handing down the sentence.
Lim was convicted in July 2024 by Judge Ong after a trial. He was found guilty of three charges under the Legal Profession Act for acting as an advocate and solicitor without authorisation between 1 Apr, 2021, and 9 June, 2021.
His practising certificate was only issued on 10 June, 2021.
However, in the two months prior, Lim attended court hearings and submitted documents to the court without a valid certificate. He carried on or defended court proceedings for clients on 32 occasions.
Lim is the founder of the Peoples Voice party and the secretary-general of the People's Alliance for Reform, a grouping of opposition parties. He lost to the People's Action Party in the Jalan Besar Group Representation Constituency during the 2020 General Election.
Cathay Cineplexes has sent out an S.O.S – literally.
The cinema chain, which recently had trouble paying rent of more than $2.68 million to various landlords, released $100 movie vouchers in an attempt to "Save Our Screens".
The vouchers comprises 10 movies with 10 sets of popcorn and bottled water. These would normally cost $223.
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Cathay Cineplexes (@cathaycineplexes)
Pre-orders for the vouchers are available now but can only be redeemed from 21 Feb. The vouchers are valid from Mondays to Sundays, including eve of public holidays and public holidays.
According to the terms and conditions, the vouchers are only valid till 31 Dec, 2025.
The vouchers also cannot be used for 3D movies, film festivals, Tamil or Hindi movies, Ultima and Wave seats, movies screened at the Platinum Movie Suites, movie marathons, and special priced tickets.
So, what does that leave the viewers with?
A quick check on the Cathay website showed that the only Hollywood film they have is Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.
The recently released Marvel Studios film Captain America: Brave New World is missing from their slate. However, this isn't the first time as Cathay Cineplexes didn't screen Deadpool & Wolverine either.
It's unclear if this trend will continue.
If you're more into Asian movies, then Jack Neo's latest Chinese New Year film I Want To Be Boss might be appealing. Otherwise, you can check out the Donnie Yen-led action flick The Prosecutor or Hong Kong drama film The Last Dance.
Lawyer and opposition politician Lim Tean was slapped with a fine of $1,000 and six weeks' jail for practising law without a valid certificate.
CNA reported that Lim, 60, intends to appeal and his jail term has been deferred to start on 3 March.
Senior District Judge Ong Hian Sun said that Lim had not shown any remorse before handing down the sentence.
Lim was convicted in July 2024 by Judge Ong after a trial. He was found guilty of three charges under the Legal Profession Act for acting as an advocate and solicitor without authorisation between 1 Apr, 2021, and 9 June, 2021.
His practising certificate was only issued on 10 June, 2021.
However, in the two months prior, Lim attended court hearings and submitted documents to the court without a valid certificate. He carried on or defended court proceedings for clients on 32 occasions.
Lim is the founder of the Peoples Voice party and the secretary-general of the People's Alliance for Reform, a grouping of opposition parties. He lost to the People's Action Party in the Jalan Besar Group Representation Constituency during the 2020 General Election.
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