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Netizens angered as S'pore motorist fills plastic container with subsidised petrol in JB
The driver of a Singapore-registered Mini One who was seen filling his car and a plastic container with subsidised Ron95 petrol has earned online infamy in the Republic. Photos posted on Facebook SGRV FRONT MAN, which were also shared on Reddit, showed the driver at Caltex Nusa Central Johor Nahru on Aug 3 at 6.36pm, said the poster. "Pump Ron 95 and tar pau as well," the poster added, referring to the driver taking away a container of the heavily-subsidised Ron 95 fuel that foreign-registered vehicle owners are not allowed to purchase. "Si bei sia suay," said Redditor RandomDustBunny, meaning "very disgraceful" in Hokkien. "Another day, another sia suay (disgrace)," said OnyxOak. The post shared on Reddit was labelled "Funny", but few saw any humour in the situation. "Regardless of citizenship, we should shame the driver for doing so when driving a sg plate," commenced Redditor fiveisseven. "You can afford to buy a car in Singapore, you can afford to pump unsubsidised petrol." "Cheapskates Singaporeans throwing our face in JB, a tale as old as time," said Penny_Royal. "This is embarrassing. Malaysia please do something to punish them," said spotted_dove. "Singapore govt should also ensure that these pariahs don't tarnish the Singaporean image." Commenters on the original Facebook post noted that the driver owned a Mini Cooper, which many consider a luxury car. "Oi, can afford to buy Mini Cooper, cannot afford petrol ah?" commented Ila Tiffany "Sell your Mini, la, cheapskate bro," said Ganesh Rao. Since August 2010, the sale of subsidised Ron95 petrol to drivers of foreign-registered vehicles has been banned to ensure the subsidy benefits only Malaysian citizens. Petrol station operators currently face fines of up to RM1 million (about $304,000) for breaking this rule. However, there are no penalties for foreign motorists under current laws.
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South Korean prosecutors question ex-first lady accused of graft
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon Hee is accused of colluding with traders to inflate the share price of a company between 2009 and 2012. SEOUL - South Korean prosecutors questioned former first lady Kim Keon Hee on Aug 6 over a litany of allegations, including stock manipulation and bribery. The questioning comes as her husband, former president Yoon Suk Yeol, remains in detention over his declaration of martial law in December, which briefly suspended civilian rule before being overturned by parliament. Prosecutors are expected to seek an arrest warrant for Kim following the interrogation on Aug 6, which they said began shortly after 10am local time (9am Singapore time). If granted, the warrant would mark the first time in South Korean history that a former president and first lady were both arrested. Kim is accused of colluding with traders to inflate the share price of a company between 2009 and 2012. She also allegedly accepted luxury gifts, including a US$2,200 (S$2830) designer handbag, in violation of anti-graft laws. 'I sincerely apologise for causing trouble despite being a person of no importance. I will cooperate fully with the investigation,' Kim said before entering the special prosecutor's office in Seoul. Kim's questioning drew significant media attention, with local journalists following the vehicle she was in as it made its way to the prosecutors' office on Aug 6. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Morning commute disrupted as delays on East-West MRT Line persist after more than 3 hours Singapore Hidden vapes and where to find them: Inside ICA's clampdown at land checkpoints Singapore Sorting recyclables by material could boost low domestic recycling rate: Observers Singapore SM Lee receives Australia's highest civilian honour for advancing bilateral ties Asia Trump's sharp India criticism corners Modi as rift deepens Singapore More train rides taken in first half-year, but overall public transport use stays below 2019 levels Singapore BlueSG needs time to develop software, refresh fleet, say ex-insiders after winding-down news Asia Cambodia-Thailand border clash a setback for Asean: Vivian Balakrishnan Supporters of Kim and Yoon gathered outside the office, waving national flags and holding signs that read 'Investigators must be fair'. Controversy has long surrounded the 52-year-old with lingering questions about her alleged role in stock manipulation. A video filmed in 2022 showing her accepting a Dior handbag from a self-proclaimed fan reignited public criticism. She is also accused of interfering in the nomination process for MPs in Yoon's party, in violation of election laws. Yoon, as president, vetoed three special investigation bills passed by the opposition-controlled parliament that sought to probe the allegations against Kim, with the last veto issued in late November. A week later, Yoon declared martial law . He had claimed the bills were 'political propaganda'. Yoon, a former top prosecutor, was impeached and removed from office in April over his martial law declaration, prompting the country to hold a snap election in June. AFP
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South Korean prosecutors question ex-first lady accused of graft
SEOUL: South Korean prosecutors questioned former first lady Kim Keon Hee on Wednesday (Aug 6) over a litany of allegations, including stock manipulation and bribery. The questioning comes as her husband, former president Yoon Suk Yeol, remains in detention over his declaration of martial law in December, which briefly suspended civilian rule before being overturned by parliament. Prosecutors are expected to seek an arrest warrant for Kim following Wednesday's interrogation, which they said began shortly after 10am (9am, Singapore time). If granted, the warrant would mark the first time in South Korean history that a former president and first lady were both arrested. Kim is accused of colluding with traders to inflate the share price of a company between 2009 and 2012. She also allegedly accepted luxury gifts, including a US$2,200 designer handbag, in violation of anti-graft laws. "I sincerely apologise for causing trouble despite being a person of no importance. I will cooperate fully with the investigation," Kim said before entering the special prosecutor's office in Seoul. Kim's questioning drew significant media attention, with local journalists following the vehicle she was in as it made its way to the prosecutors' office on Wednesday. Supporters of Kim and Yoon gathered outside the office, waving national flags and holding signs that read "Investigators must be fair". Controversy has long surrounded the 52-year-old with lingering questions about her alleged role in stock manipulation. A video filmed in 2022 showing her accepting a Dior handbag from a self-proclaimed fan reignited public criticism. She is also accused of interfering in the nomination process for MPs in Yoon's party, in violation of election laws. Yoon, as president, vetoed three special investigation bills passed by the opposition-controlled parliament that sought to probe the allegations against Kim, with the last veto issued in late November. A week later, Yoon declared martial law. He had claimed the bills were "political propaganda".
