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0EventsSpirits of the Season Brings a Festive Afternoon of Sampling, Shopping, and Seasonal Celebration… All Presented by WhiskyPLUS!
Get yourself into the holiday mood long before the parties begin at WhiskyPLUS’s one-off festive shopping and sampling showcase, Spirits of the...
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0TEG EventsTEG Mingle Returns to Penang at the Stylish New M Social Resort!
Join us for a relaxed evening of good company, great conversations, and seaside vibes at M Social Resort’s inviting poolside bar and...
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0Travel MalaysiaSibu: A Town Shaped by Trade, Migration, and the Mighty Rajang River
Long known as a hardworking river port in central Sarawak, Sibu has a history shaped by fortune seekers, enterprising settlers, and the...
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0HistoryThe History Behind Melaka’s Portuguese Roots
Tucked away along the coast of Melaka lies the Portuguese Settlement, one of the city’s most distinctive heritage enclaves. Established in the...
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0Local NewsShould Malaysia Rewind the Clock? The Quiet Debate Over the Country’s Time Zone
Many Malaysians under 40 – and most expats who arrived in the past few decades – may not know that Peninsular Malaysia...
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0Local NewsMalaysia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Set to Begin in January
From January 1, 2026, Malaysians below 16 will be barred from opening social media accounts unless age is verified via eKYC. The...
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0PoliticsSabah’s Long Fight for Fairness: Understanding the Headlines in Context with the 1963 Agreement
Sabah’s upcoming state election has reignited long-simmering frustrations over autonomy, resources, and a sense that the promises made when Malaysia was formed...
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0TourismWhen the Post-Pandemic Tourist Boom Goes Too Far: Overtourism Comes to Asia
From Vietnam’s lantern-lit alleys to Bali’s once-hidden beaches and Kyoto’s crowded shrines, Asia is seeing signs of a tourism backlash. Rising arrivals...
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0ASEAN NewsSuharto’s New ‘National Hero’ Status in Indonesia Ignites Controversy and Confusion
Indonesia has named Suharto a national hero, reopening long-simmering wounds from one of Southeast Asia’s darkest chapters. Supporters call him a stabilizing...
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0ArtA New Artistic Landmark for Penang
Penang’s cultural scene takes a meaningful step forward with the introduction of the Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery, a privately founded space...
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0Design & ArchitectureSix of the World’s Most Beautiful Airport Terminals, According to UNESCO’s Prix Versailles
Every year, UNESCO’s Prix Versailles highlights the world’s most remarkable examples of architectural design and airports are no exception. The 2025 nominations...
