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Singapore executes Malaysian man arrested for drug trafficking

Lingkesvaran Rajendaren's execution was carried out yesterday morning, the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) confirms

Asean must act now: a call for regional moratorium on death penalty – Edmund Bon

On World Day Against the Death Penalty, Edmund Bon Tai Soon urges Asean leaders to halt executions and embrace a future free from capital punishment, citing recent tragedies and human rights abuses

Man facing gallows for father’s machete murder gets 35 years’ jail instead

A former lorry driver escaped the gallows after the Court of Appeal today replaced his death sentence with 35 years in prison for killing his father by slashing his throat with a machete.

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Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

38% of AirAsia flights delayed in 2024: Loke

Minister outlines measures to improve on-time performance, including incentives, penalties, and full refunds for major delays

Malaysia Airlines tops domestic flight punctuality rankings of 85.3%

National carrier led on-time performance up to May 2025, as government enforces stricter rules on delays and passenger compensation