PropertyLimBrothers CEO Melvin Lim and vice-president of strategy Grayce Tan have reportedly resigned from the real estate agency after an internal review. The company's vice-president of operations Marc Chan has been appointed as interim CEO, reported The Straits Times on Wednesday (Jan 28). «We are in the midst of reinforcing our workplace conduct policies and governance processes to reaffirm clear professional boundaries and standards across the organisation. We will not comment on rumours or speculation,» a company spokesperson told the broadsheet. Lim, 45, is the co-founder of the property agency, along with Adrian Lim, 48. Melvin's name was removed from the company's website on Wednesday, amid allegations of adultery which surfaced over the weekend. Allegations that Melvin — said to be married with four children — was having an affair with a colleague began circulating online on Sunday. The next day, a Reddit user posted a screengrab of a text message purportedly sent by Melvin addressed to «PLB team» members.

If you've passed by the West Coast Highway this week, or if you live or work close to PSA Singapore's Keppel Terminal and were intrigued by the sight of a huge container ship docked there, here's what it is.Container ship Ever Genius, a Panama-flagged ship, docked at the terminal on Monday (Jan 26) morning at about 9.35am.  Container ship Ever Genius has been berthed at PSA Keppel Terminal since Monday (Jan 26). GRAPHIC: Marine Traffic Measuring 400m in length, Ever Genius is among the largest ships in the world, capable of carrying 20,124 standard shipping containers, or twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU). Built in 2018 by Imabari Shipbuilding in Japan, the container ship is currently operated by a subsidiary of Evergreen Marine. 

Firefighting efforts at the ongoing peatland fire in Taman Bayu Damai township in Pengerang municipality in Johor's Kota Tinggi district has reached nearly 55 per cent completion following the use of helicopters for aerial firefighting. AsiaOne reported on Tuesday (Jan 27) that the fire had affected an area of about 99.54ha, with the involvement of helicopters on Wednesday expected to speed up firefighting efforts, according to a senior fire department official. Firefighters also deployed firebreak techniques such as flooding to contain the fire, which started last Friday (Jan 23), and have since put out fires across 54.63ha, or 54.8 per cent of the affected area. Bernama reported Assistant Fire Commissioner Muhammad Al Mustakim Abdul Hady, deputy director at Johor's fire and rescue department, as saying that the department is closely monitoring the smoke situation to ensure that it does not affect the airspace of Singapore. 

A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 was felt this morning in sections of Kingston and St Andrew. The Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies, Mona, says the quake occurred at 3:47 a.m. and had a focal depth of 17 kilometres....

The National Water Commission (NWC) has reported that repair works will be undertaken on its sewer network along River Bay Road in Montego Bay, St James. The works are expected to last for one month, starting on Monday, February 2. According to...

Vanuatu National Hospital (VNH) is now offering acupuncture, an ancient practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) designed to promote health, wellness, and natural healing. The treatment is part of the services provided by the Chinese Medical Team currently assisting the…

With technology rapidly evolving and reshaping the landscape of criminal activities, the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) must keep pace to protect citizens, said a former force member.

The Magistrates’ Court has reserved its ruling on whether to grant bail to Gregory Rouard, the principal accused in the armed robbery at Port Vila International Airport in which approximately VT49 million was stolen.

Port Vila City Council (PVCC) councillor Albert Sandy Daniel has filed a Supreme Court case challenging the legality of the mayoral election of Mrs. Jenny Regenvanu, claiming VT12 million for loss of salary and seeking to be declared the lawfully…

Opposition Leader and Port Vila Member of Parliament (MP) Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau confirmed to the Vanuatu Daily Post yesterday that the formal notice he had issued to institute legal proceedings against Minister of Justice Job Andy, accusing him of failing…

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development has confirmed a police investigation into students alleged to have used generative AI to create and share intimate images.

The fiancée of a man who was found dead in the snow after a crash last week in Ottawa is remembering him as a devoted father who worked long hours and came so near to seeing his family again.

The heir to the throne was speaking today to a youth group funded by BBC Children in Need during an engagement in North London.

Amazon has told staff it plans to cut around 16,000 jobs globally as part of efforts to streamline operations and reduce bureaucracy across the business.

The Chief Secretary to the Office of the President and Cabinet, Dr Justin Adack Saidi, has appealed for additional food and humanitarian assistance after the government confirmed a K71 billion funding shortfall in its disaster relief response. Speaking in Lilongwe during the symbolic handover of food and non-food items donated by the Government of Zimbabwe, […] The post Malawi Faces K71 Billion Disaster Relief Shortfall as Zimbabwe Donates Supplies appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) continues to widen its revenue collection base following its decision to bring property owners into the ring. The move is also seen as a measure to contain tax evasion, especially by wealthy businesses. In a statement circulating in the social media, MRA is reminding property owners that rental income is […] The post MRA targets rental income, tenants fear taxes will be passed to them appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Government of Norway has expressed satisfaction with the interventions the National Smallholder Farmers Association of Malawi (NASFAM) is undertaking to economically empower and transform livelihoods of female farmers in Malawi. Norwegian Deputy Minister of International Relations, Stine Renate Håheim, made the sentiments when she visited NASCOMEX – a commercial subsidiary of the NASFAM – […] The post Norway impressed NASFAM interventions on women farmers’ empowerment in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has made it clear it is not backing down on the implementation of Rental Income Tax, moving decisively to identify, register, and tax property owners earning rental income across the country. In a firm show of resolve, MRA has recruited 100 interns who will be deployed nationwide to physically map […] The post MRA Digs In on Rental Tax, Deploys Interns to Track Landlords Nationwide appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a troubling display of institutional disregard for the rule of law, the State has openly defied a court order to provide mandatory disclosures in a criminal case involving former Minister of Trade Vitumbiko Mumba and Malawi Congress Party (MCP) spokesperson Jessie Kabwila, triggering a stern backlash from the court. The two are facing charges […] The post State Defies Court Order as Judge Slams Prosecutorial Negligence in Mumba–Kabwila Case appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas has said the bloc should phase out member states’ veto powers Read Full Article at RT.com

An earthquake swarm began near Lambafell, 2–3 km west of Þrengsli, at around 16:30 yesterday and is still ongoing.

The damage caused by this morning’s fire at Garðvík’s industrial building in Húsavík is estimated at close to one hundred million krónur.

The US has unblocked some of Venezuela’s frozen assets, acting President Delcy Rodriguez has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The police are investigating the suspected suicide of a 73-year-old St Andrew woman. She has been identified as Shelia Garrick. The police report that Garrick’s body was found hanging from a window at her home on Monday night. The matter is being...

A man has been charged for breaking into a gas station in Manchester. Charged with house breaking and larceny is 36-year-old Joseph Spencer. His court date is being finalised. Reports from the Mandeville police are that on Saturday, January 24, a...

Rwanda has accused Britain of breaching a deal under which the UK had sought to send illegal migrants to the African country Read Full Article at RT.com

South Africa plans new policies to expand local car production, create jobs, and strengthen the automotive sector Read Full Article at RT.com

Top House Democrats have threatened to impeach US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem if Donald Trump doesn’t fire her   Read Full Article at RT.com

The second Russia-US-Ukraine meeting will take place in Abu Dhabi later this week, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Read Full Article at RT.com

More than 40 people have died across the US as even colder temperatures and another storm are forecast Read Full Article at RT.com

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar tragically died in a plane crash while attempting to land in Baramati. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Governor Acharya Devvrat, and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde visited Pawar's family to offer condolences. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed his grief and spoke to NCP chief Sharad Pawar.

A 2024 video has resurfaced in which Ajit Pawar shared his mid-air scare experience with Devendra Fadnavis and Uday Samant. In the resurfaced video, the three ministers were flying form Nagpur to Gadchiroli to attend the foundation stone-laying ceremony of a steel plant. Addressing the gathering after their arrival, Pawar narrated how the helicopter entered thick cloud cover, leaving no visibility outside.

Veteran leader Sharad Pawar has dismissed conspiracy theories surrounding the tragic plane crash that claimed the life of his nephew, Ajit Pawar. He emphasized that the incident was a pure accident, urging against any political exploitation of the tragedy. Ajit Pawar, a six-term Deputy Chief Minister, died en route to Baramati. Investigations are underway.