
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

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025