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Malaysian tycoon’s guilty plea delayed in case linked to Singapore ex-minister Iswaran

Ong Beng Seng was due to plead guilty on April 2 but sought more time for medical reports, next hearing set for April 25

Iswaran scandal: M’sian Tycoon charged with obstruction of justice, abetment

Ong Beng Seng was arrested alongside Singapore’s former transport minister last year over the corruption scandal

Singapore to charge Malaysian tycoon Ong Beng Seng over Iswaran scandal

78-year-old magnate to face counts on abetting a public servant in obtaining valuables and obstructing justice

Former S’pore transport minister’s dealings with Formula One organiser under investigation

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is conducting an audit into the multi-million dollar 2022 edition of the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix (GP), after former transport minister S. Iswaran was slapped with 27 counts of corruption and abuse of power.

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Influencer who recited Quran at Batu Caves accused of sexual misconduct in Netherlands

Abdellatif Ouisa has targeted recently converted, underage Muslim women, alleges Dutch publication

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

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal