
Singapore's ruling party adds former Facebook executive to election slate
Alvin Tan was previously head of public policy in Southeast Asia for Facebook
Thu Jun 25 2020

Court postpones to July 4 to hear appeal by blogger's ex-girlfriend convicted of insulting Muslims
Judge Datuk Nordin Hassan fixed the date in chambers in the presence of deputy public prosecutor Nabilah Ahmad Poad and Lee's lawyer, Chong Joo Tian.
Thu May 11 2017

Alvin Tan's former girlfriend jailed for insulting Islam
Judge Abdul Rashid Daud handed down the sentence on Vivian Lee, or Lee May Ling, 27, after finding that the prosecution had succeeded in proving the case against her.
Fri May 27 2016

Sessions Court sets May 27 to hear controversial sex blogger Alvin Tan case
The Sessions Court set May 27 to hear the case of controversial sex blogger, Alvin Tan (Tan Jye Yee) and his ex-girlfriend Vivian Lee.
Thu May 12 2016

Alvin Tan uploaded 'bak kut teh' picture for fun - Vivian
Vivian Lee says Alvin had uploaded the picture on the Facebook page without seeking her permission.
Tue May 10 2016

Witness says Alvin Tan fled country to avoid trial
A witness told the Sessions Court here that the MCMC believes that Alvin Tan has fled to the United States to avoid attending trial proceedings against him.
Thu Jan 21 2016

Efforts to extradite Alvin Tan ongoing - Jailani
The Communications and Multimedia Ministry together with the Home Ministry are actively working on ways to bring the sex blogger to justice.
Thu Dec 10 2015

Four photographs found in Alvin Tan's laptop, court told
The photographs were those of him and his ex eating Bak Kut Teh and were posted on Facebook during Ramadan two years ago.
Wed Nov 25 2015

Alvin Tan, ex-girlfriend's actions ridiculed Islam, insulted Muslims - Witness
A witness in the trial of a blogger and his ex-girlfriend said the duo had insulted Muslims by posting on their Facebook, a photograph and caption that ridiculed Islam.
Mon Nov 23 2015

Ahmad Zahid orders IGP to arrest Alvin Tan
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has ordered Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar to take action against controversial blogger Alvin Tan.
Tue Nov 17 2015

Police, Home Ministry to assist in extraditing Alvin Tan - Jailani
The Communications and Multimedia Ministry will seek the police's and Home Ministry's help to extradite Alvin Tan from the US or any country he is seeking asylum.
Sun Sep 06 2015

Alvin issue: Be level-headed, intelligent in handling provocations - Jamil Khir
Muslims in the country have been urged to be level-headed and intelligent in handling any provocations and in accord with Islamic teachings to avoid frictions between race and religion.
Sat Sep 05 2015

1,500 marched the streets of Malacca in protest of Bersih 4
1,500 people comprised from 20 Malacca NGOs gathered peacefully in Padang Nyiru Banda Kaba before marching one kilometer to Melaka Tengah police station to make a police report.
Sat Sep 05 2015

Prosecution to call 14 witnesses in Alvin-Vivian case
A total of 14 witnesses will be called to testify in the trial of blogger Alvin Tan and his ex girlfriend Vivian Lee, who were charged with insulting Muslims, two years ago.
Tue Jul 14 2015

Senator calls Alvin Tan 'trash' for insulting Islam
A senator has called controversial blogger Alvin Tan 'trash' for insulting Islam. Senator Koh Chin Han said as a non-Muslim, he strongly condemned the act of provocation which also humiliated the non-
Mon Apr 27 2015

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria
Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump
Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war
Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned
A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings
With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025