Criminologist: 'Soft' response to cop's drug case may erode public trust

Criminologist: 'Soft' response to cop's drug case may erode public trust

GEORGE TOWN: A leading criminologist has expressed concern that the handling of a recent case involving a police station chief — caught using drugs while partying at an entertainment venue in Ampang Jaya last week — sends a mixed message to the public. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Berlin’s Coliving Boom Backfires: Oversupply, Eroding Trust, and a Shifting Social Landscape

Berlin, once celebrated as one of Europe’s most exciting destinations for students, professionals, and digital nomads, is witnessing a notable shift in its short-term housing landscape. Once driven by strong international demand, flexible furnished rentals, and a fast-growing coliving scene, the city is now facing a decline. The signs are visible: listings for short-term furnished apartments have surged—reportedly up by as much as 30%—while book…