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Civil Rights
Malaysia deports domestic worker who criticized Cambodian government
Malaysia deported Cambodian domestic worker Nuon Toeun after she posted comments on social media criticizing Cambodia’s leadership. Her depo...
Carl Samson
Home
Thailand leads ASEAN in push for joint visa allowing easier travel
Thailand is leading a groundbreaking initiative to establish a joint-visa program among six ASEAN countries, aiming to boost tourism and eco...
Environmental
Malaysia’s ‘Orangutan Diplomacy’ draws backlash for alleged hypocrisy
Malaysia’s plan to gift orangutans to buyers of its palm oil — an industry that destroys the great apes’ habitats — is drawing c...
Ryan General
Malaysia
Man fulfills ill boy’s dream of Lamborghini ride after mom’s plea goes viral
Last month, a Malaysian man won the hearts of many Facebook users by fulfilling the dream of a boy with cancer to ride in a Lamborghini. Key...
Bryan Ke
Malaysia swears in billionaire as new king in world’s only rotational monarchy
A billionaire has been sworn in as the new king of Malaysia under the Southeast Asian country’s unique monarchy system, where several rulers...
Film & TV
Award-winning Malaysian body horror film ‘Tiger Stripes’ to stream on Netflix
Editor’s Note: The previous version of this article incorrectly reported that “Tiger Stripes” will be released globally. N...
Michelle De Pacina
Business
Malaysian company creates Mahjong-inspired watch for Chinese New Year
Malaysian watch brand Revelot has teamed up with Malaysian design company Behati for a limited-edition mahjong-inspired watch just in time f...
Education
Malaysian man, 79, earns PhD despite struggle with cataracts, commute
Muharam Awang, a 79-year-old Malaysian man, graduated and received his Ph.D. in Malay literature from the National University of Malaysia (U...
Animals
Elephant herd tramples car after it hits calf along a highway in Malaysia
A herd of wild elephants trampled a car after it struck a baby elephant along a major highway in Malaysia. What happened: According to local...
Entertainment
Coldplay Malaysia concert proceeds after ‘kill switch’ warning from officials
British band Coldplay held their first concert in Malaysia after being warned of a “kill switch” that would cut it short if ther...
Michelle Yeoh among new candidates for International Olympic Committee membership
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board has proposed eight new embers for election to this year’s IOC Session, with ...
Viral video shows cat in Malaysia ‘fixing’ a light bulb
A cat in Malaysia has gone viral for fiddling with a loose light bulb and “fixing” it. Key details: A TikTok video of the cat, which has gar...
Watch: Man braves narrow street drain to save kittens during heavy rain in Malaysia
A Malaysian man is being called a hero for submerging his entire body in dirty rainwater to save a couple of trapped kittens. What happened:...
Food
Friends of vegan influencer say her death in Malaysia was due to her all-fruit diet of 7 years
A Russian vegan food influencer allegedly died in Malaysia due to starvation, according to friends who blamed her restrictive dietary choice...
The 1975’s Indonesia, Taiwan concerts canceled after same-sex kiss controversy in Malaysia
The 1975’s scheduled concerts in Taiwan and Indonesia have reportedly been canceled following a controversial show in Kuala Lumpur, Ma...
This Malaysian restaurant is serving pizza in a bowl of ramen
A Malaysian restaurant is making waves online for its head-scratching new offering: “pizza ramen.” About the dish: On Wednesday, Menya Shi S...
Isa Peralta
Study
The best and worst Asian countries to live and work in, according to expat survey
A recently released report has revealed the Asian destinations that expatriates consider the best and worst places to live and work in. Abou...
Editorial Staff
Malaysia taps Interpol for help tracking US comedian Jocelyn Chia after MH370 joke
Malaysia is reportedly seeking Interpol’s help to track comedian Jocelyn Chia’s location in retaliation for her joke about the missing Malay...
Indonesia
Those who work with AI likelier to drink more, sleep less, study finds
Artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace is taking a significant toll on employees’ physical and mental well-being, a new study has fou...
Social Media
Malaysian student goes viral for making DIY air conditioner
A Malaysian university student has gone viral for building a DIY air conditioner using ice boxes and fans. About the makeshift air condition...
Comedian Jocelyn Chia sparks backlash in Malaysia, Singapore for MH370 joke
Comedian Jocelyn Chia was condemned by Malaysian and Singaporean officials for a joke referencing missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 (MH37...
Events
Malaysian gets slammed online for criticizing Thailand’s celebration of Pride Month
Several Twitter users slammed a Malaysian man for his online comments targeting Pride Month celebrations in Thailand. What happened: In a tw...
Crime
Chinese vessel accused of looting WWII British warship wrecks detained in Malaysia
Crew members of a Chinese vessel suspected of plundering World War II shipwrecks were recently detained by Malaysia’s coast guard. On...
Malaysian girls visit McDonald’s drive-thru on horseback in viral TikTok
A group of Malaysian girls has gone viral for visiting a McDonald’s drive-thru while riding horses. On Saturday, 14-year-old TikTok user @mi...
China
Elephants have lost 64% of their suitable habitat in Asia, study finds
A new study found that the habitat of Asian elephants has drastically declined over the centuries, with data showing a 64% loss of suitable ...
Henry Golding and Liv Lo announce second child
Malaysian British actor Henry Golding and his wife, Liv Lo, are expecting their second child, the celebrity couple announced on Instagram. I...
Culture
Top 20 must-visit landmarks in Asia
Asia, the world’s largest continent, is home to diverse cultures, delicious food and stunning landscapes. Since one of the best ways to exp...
Michelle Yeoh fulfills her promise to bring Oscar trophy home to her mother in Malaysia
Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh has fulfilled her promise to bring her Oscar trophy back home to her mother in Ipoh, Malaysia. Yeoh, 60, ...
Videos
Lost dog reunited with owner after video of it waiting outside every day goes viral
A lost dog in Malaysia was reunited with her owner after a video of the pet waiting outside a shop in the pouring rain went viral. The video...
‘She has made Malaysia proud’: Michelle Yeoh’s mother overjoyed after daughter’s Oscar win
Janet Yeoh, the mother of award-winning Malaysian actor Michelle Yeoh, was overjoyed after her daughter won her first Oscar. Emotions ran hi...
Malaysian YouTuber named ‘Favorite Asian Creator’ at Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2023
Malaysian YouTuber Aqil Zulkiflee was named “Favorite Asian Creator” at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards over the weekend, beating ...
Asia
5 Southeast Asian countries unite to nominate kebaya for UNESCO Intangible Heritage List
The kebaya, a traditional Southeast Asian garment, is being nominated by Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore for 2023’s UNES...
FBI docs: Kim Kardashian once took home $250K in trash bag after night of gambling with billionaire Jho Low
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian reportedly flew home carrying $250,000 in cash in a trash bag following a night of gambling with disgraced bi...
Travel
Hold a snake while eating pasta at Malaysia’s first reptile café
A reptile lover has made headlines for running the first reptile café in Malaysia. Yap Ming Yang, 20, is the proud owner of Fangs by Dekõri,...
Iris Jung
This Malaysian restaurant puts croissants on ramen and people are losing it
Several Instagram users were left in stitches after the owner of Ramen Bar Shi Shi Do, a ramen spot in Malaysia, announced its newest dish: ...
A boy dancing to celebrate his classmate’s birthday is the cutest thing you’ll see today
A TikTok video of a young primary school student in Malaysia dancing in celebration of his classmate’s birthday has gone viral. Uploaded by...
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