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New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Red-hot Aaron-Wooi Yik pocket whopping RM708,905 after stellar run
KUALA LUMPUR: High-flying Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik have pocketed a whopping RM708,905 from their last four tournaments, clinching titles in three of them. The world No. 3's latest triumph came at the Super 750 Singapore Open on Sunday, where they took home a handsome US$74,000 (RM314,942). Aaron-Wooi Yik also lifted the Badminton Asia Championships title in April (RM157,438), won the Thailand Open (RM159,705) and finished runners-up at the Malaysia Masters (RM76,820). Their red-hot form could soon propel them to the world No. 1 spot, provided they maintain their consistency. Aaron has repeatedly stressed that winning titles, not chasing rankings, is their priority. "I think aiming for titles is the bigger objective. If we play well, our world ranking will automatically go up," said Aaron during the Malaysia Masters two weeks ago. "We have reached world No. 2 but never No. 1 but that is not our main aim. "Ranking doesn't give a big advantage in a very competitive doubles scene now." True to their word, the Singapore success sees their ranking points surge to 89,870. Current world No. 1 Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani are on 91,090, while Denmark's world No. 2 Kim Astrup-Anders Skaarup Rasmussen sit on 90,411. Aaron-Wooi Yik are now just 1,200 points behind Sze Fei-Izzuddin, and a strong showing at the Super 1000 Indonesia Open, which begins on Tuesday, could finally see them crowned as the new world No. 1. Their career-best ranking remains world No. 2, achieved in January 2023.
The Sun
4 days ago
- The Sun
Bus Staff in Singapore Return S$10,000 Cash Within an Hour
A heartwarming display of integrity and efficiency unfolded on Singapore's public transport system when dedicated transit workers reunited a distressed commuter with his lost bag containing S$10,000 (RM32,942) in cash within just 60 minutes. In a Facebook post by SBS Transit Ltd, the remarkable story began when a panicked passenger contacted Tampines Interchange after realising he had accidentally left his valuable bag aboard SBS Transit's Route 39 service. What followed showcased the exceptional dedication of Singapore's public transport personnel. Assistant Interchange Supervisor Choong Seong Kuong demonstrated outstanding leadership when he took the emergency call that Sunday afternoon (June 1). Recognising the critical nature of the situation, he immediately mobilised the Operations Control Centre to locate the specific bus travelling between Yishun and Tampines. The coordinated response proved highly effective as the team successfully contacted bus captain Dong Depeng, who was operating the vehicle at the time. Dong's thorough search revealed the bag remained completely secure and untampered with throughout the journey. The seamless handover occurred when Dong delivered the bag directly to Choong at the interchange, completing the recovery mission in record time. The passenger's relief was palpable as he praised the staff for their exceptional sense of responsibility and professional conduct. Despite receiving well-deserved recognition from SBS Transit for their quick thinking and unwavering integrity, Choong remained remarkably humble about the team's actions. He emphasised that protecting passengers comes naturally to them, stating it's simply part of doing what's morally right. This incident beautifully illustrates how Singapore's transport workers go above and beyond their basic duties, creating a culture of trust and reliability that passengers can depend on. The story serves as an inspiring reminder of how individual integrity and teamwork can make a profound difference in people's lives.
The Sun
4 days ago
- The Sun
Singapore bus staff's swift action returns S$10,000 to grateful passenger
A heartwarming display of integrity and efficiency unfolded on Singapore's public transport system when dedicated transit workers reunited a distressed commuter with his lost bag containing S$10,000 (RM32,942) in cash within just 60 minutes. In a Facebook post by SBS Transit Ltd, the remarkable story began when a panicked passenger contacted Tampines Interchange after realising he had accidentally left his valuable bag aboard SBS Transit's Route 39 service. What followed showcased the exceptional dedication of Singapore's public transport personnel. Assistant Interchange Supervisor Choong Seong Kuong demonstrated outstanding leadership when he took the emergency call that Sunday afternoon (June 1). Recognising the critical nature of the situation, he immediately mobilised the Operations Control Centre to locate the specific bus travelling between Yishun and Tampines. The coordinated response proved highly effective as the team successfully contacted bus captain Dong Depeng, who was operating the vehicle at the time. Dong's thorough search revealed the bag remained completely secure and untampered with throughout the journey. The seamless handover occurred when Dong delivered the bag directly to Choong at the interchange, completing the recovery mission in record time. The passenger's relief was palpable as he praised the staff for their exceptional sense of responsibility and professional conduct. Despite receiving well-deserved recognition from SBS Transit for their quick thinking and unwavering integrity, Choong remained remarkably humble about the team's actions. He emphasised that protecting passengers comes naturally to them, stating it's simply part of doing what's morally right. This incident beautifully illustrates how Singapore's transport workers go above and beyond their basic duties, creating a culture of trust and reliability that passengers can depend on. The story serves as an inspiring reminder of how individual integrity and teamwork can make a profound difference in people's lives.
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Yahoo
Search for missing woman enters fourth day
The search for a missing woman has entered its fourth day, police have said. Jenny Hall, 23, was last seen leaving her home at Barracks Farm, Tow Law, County Durham, on Tuesday just after 15:00 GMT. Her red Ford Focus was found parked on the B6278 between Eggleston and Stanhope on Wednesday. Ms Hall, a keen long-distance runner, is described as 6ft (1.8m) tall with very long dark hair and was last seen wearing a blue hoodie with a John Deere logo and dark jogging bottoms. Durham Police said it would be working in Hamsterley Forest, where Ms Hall was known to run, and the surrounding areas. The 4,942 acre (2,000ha) forest is the largest in County Durham. Ch Insp Haythornthwaite said he wanted to thank those who had contacted them with information so far. "We really do appreciate your help and support," he said. He said the force was aware that families would be walking around the forest recreationally today and asked them to give space to officers conducting the search. "Try not to disrupt the search area," he said. Alongside the police, Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team (TWSMRT) said its teams had so far searched over 60 miles (96.5km) of paths and tracks in Hamsterley Forest. "The biggest challenge is the area size itself and the terrain," said volunteer Peter Bell. "The terrain is muddy and boggy." A spokesperson for TWSMRT previously thanked the public for offers of help, but individuals were advised not to try and assist as it could "hamper the systematic search". Motorbike officers, specialised sniffer dogs and air support drones have also been involved in the search so far. Durham Police is urging anyone with any information to ring 999. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Send your story ideas here. Search for missing woman focuses on running trails Moorland search for woman, 23, enters second day TWSMRT Durham Police
Emirates 24/7
06-02-2025
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
General Pension Authority holds first board meeting for 2025
Mubarak Rashed Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA), chaired the first council meeting of 2025 on Wednesday. The meeting reviewed the minutes of the previous session and outlined the strategic direction for the year ahead, based on decisions and recommendations issued by the sub-committees. The sub-committees consist of the Supreme Committee for Human Resources and Remuneration, the Investment Committee, the Audit and Risk Committee and the Development and Improvement. During the meeting, the council reviewed the developments of the Ma'ashi digital platform, approved the financial performance report for December 2024, and discussed developments in the implementation of GPSSA's strategic plan 2025-2027. It also discussed the results of GPSSA's financial position at the end of 2023 and the necessary decisions taken in response. According to GPSSA's January 2025 statistics, the number of contributors rose to 154,103, marking an increase of 28,683 compared to 125,420 in January 2024. The number of registered employers also grew to 18,500, up from 14,724 in the same period last year, reflecting an increase of 3,776 employers. Meanwhile, the number of pensioners increased by 5,202, reaching 21,051 compared to 19,714 in January 2024. The number of beneficiaries rose to 8,275, up from 8,084 for the same month last year. The total value of pensions disbursed for January 2025 climbed to AED807,942,274.64, compared to AED748,951,113.20 in January 2024, marking an increase of AED58,991,161. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
