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UK Authorities Nab Escaped Singaporean Lawyer Wanted for Fraud, Additional Charges Pending

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PETALING JAYA, Malaysia – Charles Yeo Yao Hui, a lawyer who had been on the run from Singaporean authorities, was arrested in the United Kingdom on November 4, following an extradition request by Singapore in October 2023. Yeo, who is embroiled in charges of abetting cheating related to client settlement funds at his law firm, now faces legal proceedings in the UK. Singapore’s request for Yeo’s extradition was initiated after he failed to comply with bail conditions set in July 2022. Yeo had been permitted to travel to Vietnam for work-related reasons but did not … Read more

Singaporean Film “Wonderland” Takes Home Local Jury Award at Palm Springs International Film Festival, Earning International Acclaim for its Heartfelt Story

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PALM SPRINGS, California – Singaporean film “Wonderland” has emerged as the Local Jury Award winner at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. This Mandarin and Hokkien language film set in the 1980s features an all-Singaporean cast including Mark Lee, Peter Yu, Xenia Tan, Janice Seah, and Rajeswary Nadarajan. The Palm Springs International Film Festival, an American film festival that aims to showcase international cinema, took place from January 5 to 14 this year. The Local Jury Award is presented annually to the film that most effectively promotes understanding and acceptance between people. According to the … Read more