SAMUT SAKHON – A 54-year-old woman narrowly escaped serious injury after falling into a 2m-deep drainage…
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Malaysia to Probe Media Leak of Classified Diplomatic Note from China
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry announced on Sept 4 that it would file a police…
Former Deputy Minister Investigated for Human Trafficking Allegations Linked to Myanmar Real Estate Ventures
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian police have confirmed that Dr. Mashitah Ibrahim, a former deputy minister in…
Japan’s Kishida to visit South Korea for summit with Yoon
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is scheduled to visit Seoul on September 6-7 for a summit…
Putin gets lavish welcome in Mongolia despite ICC warrant
Russian President Vladimir Putin received a lavish welcome during his state visit to Mongolia, despite the…
Bangladesh Floods Leave 71 Dead, Raise Fears of Waterborne Diseases
DHAKA – The death toll from the recent floods in Bangladesh has risen to 71, with…
Indonesian Postal Service Launches Stamps to Welcome Pope to Jakarta
JAKARTA – In anticipation of Pope Francis’ visit to Jakarta, Indonesia’s state-owned postal service, Pos Indonesia,…
Comfy Naps in Class: More Schools in China Introduce Recliner Chairs for Students
In a growing trend across China, an increasing number of schools are upgrading their classroom furniture…
Torrential Floods Kill 25 in Southern India Amid Intense Monsoon Rains
NEW DELHI – Intense monsoon rains have caused severe flooding in India’s southern states, resulting in…
Tropical Storm Yagi Kills 7 in the Philippines Amid Heavy Rains and Landslides
MANILA – Tropical storm Yagi, known locally as Enteng, caused severe flooding and a deadly landslide…
Controversy Erupts Over Display of Palestinian Flags During Malaysia’s Independence Day Celebrations
KUALA LUMPUR – The display of Palestinian flags during Malaysia’s recent patriotic events, including the National…
Malaysian Math Whiz, 19, Sets Record for Solving 50-Digit Multiplication in 24.61 Seconds
KUALA LUMPUR – Nineteen-year-old Malaysian prodigy Yap Wen Min has set a new record by solving…