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Batam Immigration admits extortion of foreign tourist from Singapore, officer withdrawn from service

Batam Immigration admits an officer extorted Singaporean tourists and has been withdrawn from service pending investigation. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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From sceptic to believer: Why celebrity chef Lennard Yeong now sees insurance as essential

After facing unexpected health scares, he turned to OCBC to manage his insurance – balancing protection with long-term financial goals.

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Former teacher charged over sexual acts with underage student in latest such case

This is the fourth such case to come before the courts in the past month.

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Batam Immigration admits extortion of foreign tourist from Singapore, officer withdrawn from service

Initial investigation found a broker had offered to help a traveller from Singapore for a fee.

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From sceptic to believer: Why celebrity chef Lennard Yeong now sees insurance as essential

After facing unexpected health scares, he turned to OCBC to manage his insurance – balancing protection with long-term financial goals.

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Former teacher charged over sexual acts with underage student in latest such case

This is the fourth such case to come before the courts in the past month.

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Indonesia reports first health professional death amid measles outbreak

As of March 22, the country recorded 16,355 confirmed measles cases since the start of 2026.

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US Supreme Court justices skeptical of Trump’s order to restrict birthright citizenship

With President Donald Trump present, US Supreme Court justices signalled skepticism on Wednesday toward the legality of his directive to restrict birthright citizenship in the US, part of his hardline immigration approac...

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