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Straits Times
17-07-2025
- Straits Times
South Korea's exam paper thieves suspected to have been active for at least 2 years
The high school has decided to expel the student and give scores of zero to all the tests she has taken. SEOUL - As police investigate an exam paper theft case at a high school involving a student's parent and a former teacher, officials now believe that they had been stealing papers since 2023 , shortly after the student entered the school. The two suspects were apprehended earlier this week, after they broke into the high school in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, to steal the exam papers, but set off a break-in alarm. Officials at the Andong Police Station is currently investigating the 18-year-old student as well, who is believed to have benefitted from the exam paper theft. She was summoned for questioning on July 16, but claimed that she had nothing to do with the crime. The high school has decided to expel the student and give scores of zero to all the tests she has taken at the school. The student, who was in her final year, had reportedly been at the top of her class since she joined the school. According to local broadcaster TV Chosun on July 16, the teacher told investigators that she participated in the exam thefts since the student was a freshman, which would be in 2023. The suspect said she either stole the papers or took photos of them to deliver to the parent. The 31-year-old teacher had taught at the school until February last year, but she continued to break into the school to steal papers even after she left school. Both the teacher and the 48-year-old mother of the student have been placed under arrest, as was a male employee of the school who had cooperated in the break-in and deleted the security footage. THE KOREA HERALD/ ASIA NEWS NETWORK Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Fatal abuse of Myanmar maid in Bishan: Traffic Police officer sentenced to 10 years' jail Singapore Man charged over manufacturing DIY Kpods at Yishun home; first such case in Singapore Singapore HSA launches anti-vaping checks near 5 institutes of higher learning Life 11 new entries on Singapore's Bib Gourmand list, including three re-entries at Old Airport Road Singapore Bicycle wheel-inspired care model used to improve trauma outcomes in central S'pore Singapore 15 under police probe for sharing Singpass credentials used in scams Singapore NEA monitoring E. coli at Sentosa beaches after elevated bacteria levels delay World Aquatics events Singapore Kpod vapes, zombie kids: Why it's time to raise the alarm
Straits Times
11-07-2025
- Straits Times
Deadly Blue Dragon sea slugs wash up on Phuket beach
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox The strikingly beautiful yet bizarre-looking Glaucus atlanticus, commonly known as the Blue Dragon. Tourists and residents on Phuket's Karon Beach are being urged to exercise extreme caution after sightings of the Blue Dragon sea slug, a stunning but highly venomous marine creature, were reported. Authorities are warning that touching the tiny creatures could result in a dangerous, even fatal, sting. The appearance of the strikingly beautiful yet bizarre-looking Glaucus atlanticus, commonly known as the Blue Dragon, was initially reported by the Emergency Medicine Facebook page near Karon Beach. While their vibrant blue patterns and six-winged, dragon-like shape are captivating, experts are stressing the serious danger they pose. Tiny but toxic The Blue Dragon is a type of sea slug, an invertebrate typically found in warmer ocean waters and coastlines around Australia, South Africa, and Europe. Touching the tiny creatures could result in a dangerous, even fatal, sting. PHOTO: THE NATION/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Despite their diminutive size, usually only 2.5cm to 3.8cm long, these creatures are known for their aggressive nature and potent venom, which they use to attack prey and deter threats. The Facebook page MONSOONGARBAGE THAILAND has also reissued warnings, noting that the current sightings in July 2025 are consistent with their appearance around the same time last year (August 2024), suggesting a seasonal presence. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Nuclear safety research gets boost with new institute, $66m funding as S'pore weighs energy viability Singapore Man who killed 5-year-old daughter gets life sentence after he appeals against 35-year jail term Singapore More than 14,300 people checked during 7-week-long anti-crime ops Singapore Over 150 e-bikes and other non-compliant mobility devices impounded in last 2 months: LTA Singapore Judge declines to void alleged sham marriage in S'pore, says it is for Parliament to decide Singapore S'porean who defaulted on NS obligations used fake Malaysian passports at checkpoints over 800 times Singapore Over 12,000 lower-income households to receive $60 in transport vouchers by end-July Business CEO salaries: At Singapore's top companies, whose pay went up and whose saw a drop? What to do if you see one Do not approach or touch a Blue Dragon under any circumstances. Their small size and beauty belie their extremely dangerous venom. These creatures are known for their aggressive nature and potent venom, which they use to attack prey and deter threats. PHOTO: THE NATION/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Report sightings If you spot a Blue Dragon, immediately notify the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) or the MONSOONGARBAGE THAILAND Facebook page. Authorities need to handle these creatures with extreme care. THE NATION/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
Straits Times
06-07-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone set to transform all 10 Johor districts, says Menteri Besar
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the benefits of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone would not only be concentrated in Johor Bahru. KLUANG - The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) will not only benefit Johor Bahru but also other districts like Kluang, said Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi. He stated that the rapid and ongoing developments indicate that the JS-SEZ will benefit all 10 districts of the state. 'Do not think that the benefits of the JS-SEZ will only be concentrated in the Johor Bahru area. 'All 10 districts in Johor stand to benefit from it because of all the ongoing developments taking place throughout the state, such as transportation infrastructure, housing projects and tourism,' Datuk Onn Hafiz said at a community event in Renggam, Kluang, on July 6. He said the double-track rail system, which is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2025 , and the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link , which was expected to begin operating on Jan 1, 2027, are projects that would shorten people's travel time. He also pointed out that the completion of the projects could help elevate towns like Layang-Layang, Renggam, and Kluang into satellite towns to Johor Bahru. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
Straits Times
30-06-2025
- Straits Times
Malaysia gas pipeline fire: No foul play, negligence found, say cops
In the gas pipeline fire on April 1, flames rose more than 30m high and temperatures reached over 1,000 deg C, damaging houses in Puchong Selangor. PHOTO: THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK PETALING JAYA - No elements of foul play, sabotage or negligence have been identified in the Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion in April, said Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan on June 30. In the gas pipeline fire on April 1, flames rose more than 30m high and temperatures reached over 1,000 deg C. The fire took almost eight hours to be completely extinguished. The incident completely destroyed 81 homes, with structural damage exceeding 40 per cent. It partially damaged 81 homes, while another 57 homes were affected but not burnt. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Straits Times
27-06-2025
- Straits Times
13-year-old en route to S'pore dies after being flung from car on highway in Melaka
There were nine passengers in the MPV, aged between 63 and four years old. PHOTO: THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK 13-year-old en route to S'pore dies after being flung from car on highway in Melaka MELAKA - A 13-year-old girl was killed after being flung from a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) and landing on the opposite lane in a road tragedy along KM189.1 of the North-South Expressway in Jasin. Jasin OCPD Supt Mohamad Rusli Mat identified the victim as Iris Sofea Mohamed Siddiq Khan, who died at the scene following the incident at 7.54am on June 27. Preliminary investigations revealed that the MPV, which was travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Singapor e, suffered a burst front right tyre. 'The 36-year-old driver subsequently lost control of the vehicle, which struck a guardrail along the expressway. The impact of the collision caused the victim to be ejected from the vehicle, landing on the opposite lane, where she was hit by another car,' he said on June 27. Supt Mohamad Rusli added that there were nine passengers in the MPV, aged between 63 and four years old, at the time of the incident. 'The deceased's 10-year-old sister sustained serious injuries, while other passengers suffered minor injuries. The drivers of both vehicles were not injured,' he said. Supt Mohamad Rusli said the incident is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving. Meanwhile, Melaka Health, Human Resources and Unity Committee chairman, Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem, who visited the victims, confirmed that all the injured were receiving treatment at Hospital Melaka and Hospital Jasin. 'The tragedy resulted in the death of the driver's 13-year-old daughter and serious injuries to his 10-year-old daughter, who is being treated in the red zone of Hospital Melaka,' he said. THE STAR / ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
