Daily roundup: World Aquatics event at Sentosa postponed over poor water quality — and other top stories today, World News
1. 'Exceeding acceptable thresholds': World Aquatics event at Sentosa postponed over poor water quality
The World Aquatics Championships women's open water 10km race at Sentosa has been postponed as water quality failed to meet "acceptable thresholds", according to a statement by the organisers on Tuesday (July 15)... » READ MORE
2. Malaysian watch brand pays tribute to king of fruits with durian-inspired timepiece
Looking to stand out this durian season? Wearing the Hexmariner 39 Durian on your wrist might just do the trick... » READ MORE
3. 'To a lifetime of side quests together': Chen Xi marries non-celeb Japanese girlfriend
What better way to get through life's side quests than with your Player 2 Yesterday (July 14), local actor Chen Xi announced on Instagram that he has tied the knot with his non-celebrity Japanese girlfriend, nicknamed Mimi... » READ MORE
4. Knife attack at Kallang Wave Mall: Man to be charged with attempted murder of woman
A 26-year-old man will be charged with the attempted murder of a 29-year-old woman in court on Tuesday (July 15), said the police... » READ MORE
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Straits Times
9 hours ago
- Straits Times
Over 380,000 people affected by autogate glitch at BSI CIQ Complex
Find out what's new on ST website and app. SEPANG - Over 380,000 foreign travellers were affected at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex in Johor over two days due to the technical issue that disrupted autogate systems. Malaysian Border Control and Protection (AKPS) Director-General Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Zain said at a press conference at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal One that as of July 19 night, all affected systems have been restored. 'As we speak, everything is already up and running. 100 per cent. We deeply regret this incident occurred. The MyIMMS system, which should have been integrated with an international authoritative body, had connection issues causing delays in the checking process,' he said. He added on July 20 that the root cause is being investigated from all angles, including the possibility of a cyber attack. 'At this time, we do not think so, and I do not want to create any perception that could worsen the situation. For now, let us do our work to find out what happened,' he said. When asked if any action plans will be implemented for future issues, Comm Shuhaily said they were limited to the current infrastructure. 'The most we can do is open all manual lanes. One method we implemented in Johor was to inform everyone about issues so they can better plan or postpone their travels. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore 1 in 3 vapes here laced with etomidate; MOH working with MHA to list it as illegal drug: Ong Ye Kung Singapore HSA extends hotline hours, launches new platform to report vaping offences Singapore No unified guidelines? Animal shelters chart their own paths on welfare standards Asia Tearful relatives await news of Vietnam boat capsize rescue as death toll rises to 38 Multimedia How to make the most out of small homes in Singapore Singapore Minor Issues: Why I didn't send my daughters to my brand-name primary school Opinion I thought I was a 'chill' parent. Then came P1 registration World Diplomats dismissed: Inside the overhaul reshaping Trump's foreign policy 'That's the best we can do to reduce the volume of people entering the country,' he said. The breakdown had started at about noon on July 18, and involved more than 200 autogates nationwide as foreigners were unable to use the autogate facility. Malaysian passport holders were able to utilise the autogates without any issues, however. The affected gateways nationwide included Kuala Lumpur International Airport, BSI complex connected to the Causeway and Johor's other land checkpoint at the Sultan Abu Bakar complex (KSAB). The AKPS on July 19 said a data integration issue caused the disruption. The agency said all manual immigration counters were activated and additional manpower was deployed. Johor works, transportation and infrastructure committee chairman Fazli Salleh said he had spoken to the Immigration Department director-general about the issue. 'It appears the glitch is linked to the Interpol screening system used for foreign nationals. We've never experienced a breakdown of this scale before,' he said. At the BSI complex alone, there are 39 autogates for exits and 29 for entry, while the Sultan Abu Bakar complex connected to the Second Link has 12 in operation. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
AsiaOne
a day ago
- AsiaOne
Woman loses husband in JB crash 3 months after miscarriage, Singapore News
In just six months, 31-year-old Miza Amira Ismail lost both her unborn child and her husband. She suffered a miscarriage in April - about three months after getting married. Then on July 16, her husband, Haritsa Zaihan, also 31, died in a road accident while on his way to work. "Our life together was very short... I had a miscarriage in the third month after we got married," she told Berita Harian. "Now, it's my husband's turn to leave forever. Maybe he will reunite with our child, Insya Allah (if God wills)," said the housewife who could not hold back her tears. Haritsa, a Singaporean, had been living with his Malaysian wife in Gelang Patah, Johor Bahru (JB), since their wedding on Dec 28, 2024. He commuted daily to Singapore by motorcycle for work. On July 16, he was reportedly involved in an accident along the Tuas Second Link around 8am. According to his close friend Syed Muhammad Hanafiah Syed Omar Almashore, the accident may have involved a bus, but details are still unclear. According to Miza, Haritsa was said to have died in the ambulance en route to Sultanah Aminah Hospital in JB. The case is currently under investigation by the Malaysian police as it happened in Malaysia. Berita Harian contacted the Iskandar Puteri District Police for more information, but was informed that the case was still under investigation and no official statement has been issued so far. 'Loving and dependable' Haritsa, the eldest of six siblings, was remembered by his younger brother, Imanulhassan Zaihan, 26, as a devoted and responsible individual who put family first. "He prioritised family, took care of his siblings and parents, and was loving and dependable. He never caused trouble for others," said Imanulhassan, the third of the six siblings. Though based in JB, Haritsa remained connected to his family in Singapore and would often attend family gatherings. "His ambition was not to chase after luxury, but to ensure that his parents and siblings lived comfortably. My brother was sincere, firm, but had a sense of humour." His father, Zaihan Sudar, 60, shared that Haritsa was skilled in reading the Quran and served as a part-time imam (prayer leader) at Masjid Firdaus in Choa Chu Kang. Recalling memories with his close friend, Hanafiah said: "The sweetest memory I have with him was when we handled his wedding together - he was very earnest. He once told me that he hoped his story would be featured in the newspaper. But not like this." The family is appealing for anyone who was travelling along Tuas Second Link between 8am and 8.30am on July 16 to come forward with information or dashcam footage. Haritsa was laid to rest after Maghrib prayers on the same day at the Kassim Noor Islamic Cemetery in Kampung Sungai Danga, Johor. "We just want to know what happened," said Ms Miza. "If there are any witnesses or recordings, we would appreciate their help." This article was first published in The New Paper . Permission required for reproduction.
Straits Times
2 days ago
- Straits Times
South African water polo player Matthew Neser crowdfunds to compete at World Aquatics C'ships
South Africa's Matthew Neser in action against Italy in the group stage of the World Aquatics Championships men's water polo competition. SINGAPORE – While the top water polo nations' expenses for the July 11-Aug 3 World Aquatics Championships (WCH) are taken care of by their respective associations, the South African men's team had to pay their own way to Singapore. In particular, Matthew Neser had to traverse three continents and 'swimming a marathon' to compete at the OCBC Aquatic Centre. After scoring once in his team's 27-4 loss to Australia in the 13th-16th semi-finals on July 18, the 23-year-old told The Straits Times: 'We had to pay 38,000 rand (S$2,800) each, which was quite a lot, so I created the crowdfunding page in May to cover the costs of travel, accommodation and tournament fees. 'As someone who has always believed in earning everything through hard work, I never imagined I'd be in a position to ask for help like this. But, with such short notice and limited resources, I reached out to my community, friends and supporters as a last resort.' Committing to swim one metre for every rand raised, Neser received 42,000 rand and swam 42km in an outdoor pool at his club in Barcelona. Beyond the fund-raising, he has come a long way since he started playing water polo at age nine after being influenced by his older brothers Dylan and Jamie. After making his 'life-changing' WCH debut in 2024, he was inspired to quit his jobs – one as a salesman and one with an artificial intelligence company – to pursue water polo full time, as he joined Spanish side Club Natacio Catalunya. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Critical infrastructure in S'pore under attack by cyber espionage group: Shanmugam Singapore What is UNC3886, the group that attacked Singapore's critical information infrastructure? 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He added: 'We still play part time, we practise three times a week, and if we are lucky, we get in a game once a week... we could definitely do much better to get good systems in place to build and strengthen the sport.' What drives the South African players is the chance to compete at the Olympics, after they found out on social media that they were withdrawn by Swimming South Africa despite qualifying for Paris 2024. Romania and Canada replaced them in the men and women's competitions respectively. Neser said: 'When we got pulled out, it was a big blow. But my goal has always been to go to the Olympics, and water polo keeps me accountable and my head sane, so maybe another four years is good for me. I enjoy the sport, and the process and build-up to the Olympics is fun.' The South Africans will meet Singapore on July 20 in a battle to avoid the wooden spoon, after the hosts lost 21-8 to Asian Games silver medallists China, who will play Australia in the 13th-14th play-off. Shaunn Lok, who scored twice in front of home fans that included students from Bedok South Secondary School and Waterway Primary School, said: 'Today's team result is an improvement from the Asian championships (where China won 24-8), but we still have a lot to prove and this team is more capable than what today's scoreline shows. 'We can't beat China overnight, so little by little, every chance we get to play them, we want to be able to exceed our expectations or improve from our last game. 'We'll definitely try to get a victory in our last game. We're playing for our family, for ourselves and to show we are not just a 'joke team' here and we are a team to take seriously in the future, and even now. That's what we want to showcase against South Africa.' Meanwhile, in the crossover matches, Olympic champions and world No. 5 Serbia beat 12th-ranked Japan 21-14 to set up a last-eight showdown against the sixth-ranked Americans. The other July 20 quarter-final match-ups will see defending champions and top-ranked Croatia meeting world No. 3 Hungary, who beat the 14th-ranked Romania 15-11; world No. 2 Spain taking on world No. 8 Montenegro, who beat 13th-ranked Canada 22-10; and world No. 7 Italy facing fourth-ranked Greece, who outclassed world No. 10 Brazil 17-5.
