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WORLDSep 30In-law’s anger over HK$72 million flat sale drove murder of Abby Choi, court hearsHong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung’s former father-in-law enlisted his two sons to help him murder the 28-year-old and dispose of her dismembered body after he became “extremely resentful and angry” over her insistence on selling a HK$72 million (US$9.2 million) flat where he was living, a court has heard. The prosecution on Wednesday began delivering its opening statements in what is expected to be an eight-week High Court trial over the influencer’s murder and the illegal disposal of her...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 30South Korea: Lost shark draws over half a million visitorsThe South Korean port of Busan says that a stranded shark has become a major tourist draw. It's also named the ocean predator an honorary ambassador to the city.DW News [en]
WORLDSep 30Tai O rope-ferry in Hong Kong ends service after 100 years – SCMP archiveThis article was first published on September 30, 1996. New footbridge ends 100 years of rope-ferry service by Shirley Kwok The century-old rope-ferry between Lantau and Tai O saw its years of service come to an end yesterday (September 29, 1996) with the opening of a new $15 million pedestrian bridge between the islands. Until yesterday, the ferry was the only means of crossing the 15-metre Tai O creek, and passengers had to pay 50 cents for each trip. Director of Territory Development Lee...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 30Behind closed doors, a fatal beating exposes Malaysia’s parallel boarding school rulesThe death of a 14-year-old student at a Malaysian boarding school has renewed scrutiny over student safety, raising questions over whether reforms introduced after the high-profile death of Zara Qairina Mahathir last year have changed what happens behind dormitory doors. Police in Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan, have detained two 16-year-old students as they investigate the death of Muhammad Idlan Fareeq Shahril. They said Idlan was caught vaping by a hostel warden on September 23. Two days later,...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 30Man arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting, robbing intoxicated 18-year-old woman at hotelPolice in Kyoto have arrested a 20-year-old man on suspicion of non-consensual sexual intercourse resulting in injury, unlawful confinement and robbery involving an 18-year-old woman. Police said the…Japan Today
WORLDSep 30Man gets 20 years in prison for killing ex-girlfriend with hammer and knifeThe Mito District Court has sentenced a 29-year-old man to 20 years in prison for killing his ex-girlfriend in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, last December. Takumi Ouchi was…Japan Today
WORLDSep 30Singapore jails man for slapping preschooler at bus stop over rude gestureA man became angry after a four-year-old boy pointed his middle finger at him while he was picking up his son from preschool in Singapore. He pursued the boy to a nearby bus stop that was crowded with other young kids, grabbed the boy by the arm and slapped him hard on both cheeks. The boy, who was his son’s schoolmate, suffered bruises on his face and ringing in his ear, on top of emotional trauma that lingered for months and required his parents to change his preschool. The aggressor, Muhammad...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 30Asian Games crowds in spotlight as 998 spectators watch Japan's game in 50,000-seat stadiumUnder 1,000 spectators watched Asian Games hosts Japan beat South Korea in the semifinals of the women's soccer at a 50,000-capacity stadium, highlighting the struggle to generate interest…Japan Today
WORLDSep 30China warns officials, fires kindergarten principal over ‘mops in cooking pots’ scandalLocal Chinese authorities have issued warnings and demerits to 11 officials and dismissed the entire kitchen staff at a kindergarten following a teacher’s revelation about unsanitary practices, including washing dirty mops in cooking pots. On June 30, several children at the Affiliated Kindergarten of Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology in Jiangsu province exhibited symptoms such as nausea and vomiting during and after lunch. Parents had been inquiring about the...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 30Gaza on stage: concert activism meets Malaysia, Singapore red linesAmerican rapper Macklemore lost his spot on British pop star Ed Sheeran’s US tour after speaking up for Palestinians, but in Malaysia it was Sheeran’s music which ended up being pulled from the airwaves. In neighbouring Singapore, British band Massive Attack faced a different kind of fallout, barred from returning after members displayed a Palestinian flag during a July concert. The contrasting cases highlight the competing pressures on foreign artists in Southeast Asia, where political...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 295 universities in Hong Kong rank in top 100 in ‘historic’ shift from West to EastFive public universities in Hong Kong have ranked in the top 100 of a renowned British publication’s latest global league table, as part of a trend described as a “historic realignment” of academic prowess from West to East. The University of Hong Kong remained the city’s highest-ranked tertiary institution, holding onto 33rd place from the previous year, in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, released on Wednesday. The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) ranked 42nd,...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 29Dare to try: A visibly rewarding creative journey into Disney[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Inside Chloe Tong Tsam-yu’s sketchbook is a world of her own making, populated by characters with distinct personalities and stories to tell. A Creative Advertising and Media Design student at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), she grew up immersed in adventure and fantasy, from Disney classics to fictional worlds that sparked her imagination. She hopes to one day turn that passion into a career by building her...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 29Economist formally apologises for ‘sexist’ campus talk as students urge suspensionAn economist at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has issued a formal apology for a campus talk criticised as “sexist”, as an online petition calling for his suspension from college duties drew nearly 100 signatures. Terence Chong Tai-leung, an associate head of New Asia College and an associate professor in CUHK’s Department of Economics, posted the apology on his personal Facebook page on Tuesday, a week after making the remarks during an assembly presentation. Chong also offered an...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 29Malaysia repatriates nearly 1 , 500 Myanmar nationals despite safety concernsMalaysia has repatriated a significant number of Myanmar nationals despite reported safety concerns for those being returned. This action raises questions about the welfare of the individuals involved.channelnewsasia.com · United States
WORLDSep 29A 3.5-meter shark trapped in a Busan canal attracts 600,000 people who queue to see it: "It has a stellar air"The giant shark was nicknamed "Bushark" for its unusual stay in the South Korean city. Attempts were made to return it to its habitat, but all operations failed and it was declared a "Shafluencer" due to collective fascination.Clarín
WORLDSep 29Malaysia sends Rohingya back Myanmar despite safety warningsMalaysia sends Rohingya back to Myanmar despite safety warningsAl Jazeera [en]
WORLDSep 29Hong Kong turns Halloween into month-long event with street parties, free ridesA new month-long campaign to transform Hong Kong into Asia’s premier Halloween destination will feature street parties across five neighbourhoods along with free rides on decorated buses and trams. The Tourism Board’s inaugural “Hong Kong Halloween Month” will bring street celebrations to Central, Kai Tak, Lan Kwai Fong, Mong Kok and Tsim Sha Tsui East on three consecutive Saturdays from October 17, culminating on Halloween night. The events will run alongside promotional events at Disneyland...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 29Hong Kong man returns to city after 26 years in Philippine prison for drug offencesA Hong Kong man imprisoned in the Philippines for 26 years while fighting against convictions for drug possession has been released and returned home on Tuesday evening. Tang Lung-wai, 55, was seen hugging with his elder brother, Billy Tang Lung-piu, as he arrived from Manila at the Hong Kong International Airport. Asked how he felt after arriving in his home city, he said: “After spending 26 years in hell, I am unflappable.” Tang Lung-wai was arrested in Manila in July 2000 for possession of...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 29Malaysia gave refuge to Rohingya; now it wants them to goMalaysia welcomed persecuted Muslim minority but now plans to send them back to Myanmar amid rising hate against them.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDSep 29Malaysia repatriates Myanmar migrants despite UN warningsMalaysia has started repatriating about 1,500 Myanmar nationals, defying warnings from the UN and rights groups. Malaysia, facing an uptick in anti-migrant sentiment, says the program is strictly voluntary.DW News [en]
WORLDSep 29Singapore or bust: how Indonesian student’s crowdfunding plea shows degree of desirabilityFor 28-year-old Indonesian professional Evelyn Clarissa Siregar, asking strangers to help fund her MBA in Singapore was a gamble: she knew the request was unconventional but hoped putting her dream out in public might open a door. Instead, her appeal for more than S$100,000 (US$78,000) to fund her business programme at Singapore Management University (SMU) drew fierce online criticism, with some labelling her entitled and questioning her plans. “I never expected the backlash to become this big,”...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 29China mourns death of music legend Liu Huan, voice of 2008 Beijing Olympic theme songRenowned Chinese singer and songwriter Liu Huan passed away in Shanghai on September 25 at the age of 63 due to illness, prompting widespread mourning among the mainland public. The University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, where Liu taught the History of Western Music for three decades, issued an obituary but did not disclose details about the illness. His death saddened many, as Liu was a beloved figure across China. As one of the country’s most famous and respected male...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 29Mahathir ‘lonely’ as family and Malaysia mourn Siti HasmahAs Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, wife of former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, was laid to rest on Monday, one poignant image stood out. Footage of her family members sobbing served as a reminder that before the 100-year-old was “Ibu Negara” (Mother of the Nation), she was first a mother of seven, grandmother to 18 and great-grandmother to four. Her latest great-grandchild, Eden Zakaria, was born just last month to granddaughter Meera Alyanna Mukhriz, better known as Ally. In a social...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 29Hong Kong man jailed 3 years for hammer attack on associate who later diedHong Kong’s High Court has sentenced a man with a triad background to three years and two months in prison after he attacked an associate with a hammer, leaving the victim bleeding on the street before he died of an overdose hours later. The court heard on Tuesday that Mo Tai-fung, 42, was initially charged with murdering the 33-year-old, having struck him on the head 11 times at about 2am on July 28, 2024, outside a building on Pilkem Street in Yau Ma Tei. Prosecutors amended the charge at an...South China Morning Post
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