AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCross-border Loan-Shark Crackdown: Malaysia says 35 people, including delivery riders, were arrested in a Singapore-linked operation targeting intimidation tactics used by loan sharks, with riders allegedly recruited via Telegram and even used to deliver pork-containing “surprise gifts” to Muslim borrowers. Halal in Practice: A look at what halal certification really means for restaurants—more audits, reconfigurations and paperwork—plus why certified brands can unlock bigger tenders and events. New Holiday Fun: Great World’s RoxStars fitness showdown returns for kids aged 7–16 with six stations and a finisher pack. Health & Family Reality: A generation-spanning story on how dying in Singapore has changed, alongside a reminder of how AI chatbots may affect teen mental health and real relationships. Culture & Identity: A Teochew indie film surprise is pulling Chinese tourists to local sites, while a Singaporean in the UK calls out racist comments aimed at a child photo. Policy Watch: Two Malaysians are first charged for importing etomidate-laced “Kpods” under Singapore’s new Tobacco and Vaporisers Control Act.
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