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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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0Asia Pacific NewsHong Kong High-Rise Blaze: What Is Known So Far
A major fire tore through a public housing estate in Tai Po on Wednesday afternoon (November 26), leaving at least 44 dead,...
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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...
