Top 5 stories for Wednesday, 24 July 2013
We know you might have been busy and missed the headlines of the day.
Here are five stories you need to know:
Senior CPIB officer charged with misappropriating S$1.76m
Edwin Yeo Seow Hiong, a senior officer from the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau, has been charged with 21 counts of misappropriation and misuse of funds, criminal breach of trust and forgery. The case has prompted PM Lee to appoint an independent review panel to look into possible lapses in the agency’s procedures.
Analyst: 9,000 troubled units could be on market
Up to 9,000 private property owners in Singapore could be forced to sell their homes if interest rates rise in the city-state. This comes on the back of news that up to 10 per cent of Singapore households may have already over-leveraged their private property purchases.
Man sentenced to nine months’ jail for theft on flight
A 32-year-old man from China’s Henan province searched a Cambodian national’s bag while on board a SilkAir flight, and has been sentenced to prison for nine months. Nothing was found missing from the victim’s bag.
Royal baby makes first appearance
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge leave the hospital where she gave birth to their newborn prince. The world got their highly anticipated glimpse of Britain's newest heir to the throne.
‘Despicable Me 2’ banned in China
Universal’s animated film, “Despicable Me 2”, has been denied a theatrical release in China, with no clear indication on whether the ban is due to censorship issues.
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