Prosecutors seek 15 years for flamboyant Citibank manager

Former senior manager of Citibank Malinda Dee began her trial for allegedly embezzling more than Rp 44 billion (S$6.28 million) from the bank's premium clients on Tuesday.

Prosecutors are seeking a maximum 15-year jail term for her.

Prosecutor Tatang Sutarna said in his indictment that the former senior manager at Citibank had violated Law No. 10/1999 on banking and Law No. 8/2010 on money laundering.

"The defendant allegedly siphoned off Rp 27 billion and US$2 million between 2007 and 2010," Tatang said.

The prosecutor said that Malinda received the money from 117 illegal transactions, 64 of which were processed in local currency and 53 of which were in US dollars.

Singles seek love at Taiwan temple

TAIPEI - Ethnic Chinese mark Valentine's Day on Saturday, according to the lunar calendar.

In Taiwan, many couples are counting down to romantic dinners with loved ones.

But those who are single are flocking to a small temple in Taipei city.

Japanese tourist Takako travelled to Taiwan with hopes to have her wish granted at the Xiahai City God Temple in Taipei.