MALAYSIA – Father: Teacher wants RM1m from Ain, claims rape joke allegation defamatory
BY SHAHRIN AIZAT NOORSHAHRIZAM MALAY MAIL Wed, Aug 04, 2021 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 ― Ain Husniza Saiful Nizam has received a letter of demand seeking RM1 million as compensation […]
Singapore man regrets going to Raffles City for vaccination, says ‘I am not racist but if I knew there were a hundred Indian foreign workers I would have missed the appt’
Obbana Rajah THE INDEPENDENT SINGAPORE Mon, August 2, 2021 He pointed out there were many cases where travellers from India tested negative for Covid-19 within the SHN period, but tested […]
Malaysia woman shows up wearing batik at PPV to mark momentous day
By Bernama New Straits Times Sun, July 11, 2021 Hanan Hashem, 30 said she chose the theme to mark the historic day of receiving her first dose of the vaccine […]
INDONESIA – Padang vegan restaurants: ‘Blasphemy’ or a better option?
Amahl S. Azwar The Jakarta Post Fri, July 2, 2021 Delectable: An array of vegan Minang dishes displayed at Loka Padang. (JP/Courtesy of Loka Padang) Loved by many, Padang […]
Indonesian Icons: Tempeh the superfood and a link to Indonesia’s past
Vania Evan The Jakarta Post Tue, July 13, 2021 Time for tempeh: Tempeh is a fermented soy-based protein with a high nutritional profile, a celebrated staple that first emerged in […]
2,000-year-old artifacts uncovered at Sepon Mine
LAOS By The Laotian Times Mon, July 12, 2021 Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) Sepon mine has unearthed artifacts dated to approximately 2,000 years ago within the Sepon mine […]
Cambodia culture ministry looks into Thai replica of Angkor Wat
Lay Samean THE PHNOM PENH POST Tue, July 06, 2021 A replica of the Angkor Wat temple being constructed in Thailand’s Buri Ram province. Facebook The Ministry of Culture and […]
Malaysian artiste Alena Murang wins two UK awards for music video celebrating Sarawakian culture
BY MELANIE CHALIL MALAY MAIL Mon, July 05, 2021 The sape tune is inspired by Alena’s ancestor who was a warrior. — Picture via Instagram PETALING JAYA – Sarawakian singer-songwriter […]
VIETNAM – Hanoi to adorn streets with mural-paintings on Covid-19 prevention
Jenna Duong – Khanh Huy HANOI TIMES Sun, July 04, 2021 Facing the fourth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, which is considered the most serious ever in Vietnam, Hanoians have […]
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