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A first in Southeast Asia – Thai school breaks barriers, grants hairstyle freedom to LGBTQ+

Though the post was titled uniforms for LGBTQ+ students, the only difference was the hairstyles. Transgender children will still have to wear shorts, while girls identifying with…

  • Published: May 7, 20248:16 am
  • Author The Nation
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President Tharman, Malaysia’s King highlight shared heritage as neighbouring countries

The state visit is one of the last major visits before Singapore’s leadership transition on May 15, when Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will hand over his position to Deputy…

  • Published: May 7, 20248:13 am
  • Author Lee Li Ying
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National footballer Faisal in ICU with fourth degree burns, needs more surgery

Faisal is now unable to communicate clearly after the surgery and will be warded at the intensive care unit for ten days.

  • Published: May 7, 20248:12 am
  • Author T. Avineshwaran
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Long road ahead for Indonesia’s dual citizenship plan

The 2006 Citizenship Law only allows children of a mixed marriage to hold dual nationality until they are 18 years old or married, when they must choose one.

  • Published: May 7, 20248:09 am
  • Author Nur Janti
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President Jokowi tells regional administrations to fall in line with central government

Jokowi slammed the lack of coordination between the central government and regional administrations, saying that it had led to big-budget infrastructure projects failing to give…

  • Published: May 7, 20248:06 am
  • Author Dio Suhenda
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The blueprint for energy-efficient houses is now available for free to Mongolian citizens

Approximately 160 micro, small, and medium businesses received training to reduce heat loss as part of the project. Therefore, "insulation advisor" are now able to use their…

  • Published: May 7, 20248:04 am
  • Author E. Oyun-Erdene
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Almost 3 per day injured on Bangkok sidewalks, most by motorbikes

Officials promised to respond with tighter enforcement of the law against sidewalk riding, which carries penalties of up to one month in jail and/or a maximum fine of 10,000 baht,…

  • Published: May 7, 20248:03 am
  • Author The Nation
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Seoul’s doggy patrol team on the move to protect their cities

The Seoul Metropolitan Government has been operating the Dog Patrol Program which invites people with pet dogs to report any suspected crimes or other safety risks while they go…

  • Published: May 6, 202411:06 am
  • Author Yoon Min-sik
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Selangor Sultan condemns acid attack on footballer Faisal Halim

Faisal was splashed with acid at a shopping mall earlier on Sunday (May 5) which resulted in him suffering second-degree burns.

  • Published: May 6, 202411:05 am
  • Author Wani Muthiah
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Debate rages over ‘overly fatty’ samgyeopsal

Excessive fat content in pork belly cuts sparks online controversy, calls grow for industry oversight

  • Published: May 6, 202411:04 am
  • Author No Kyung-min

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