Malaysian rapper Namewee’s bail period extended as police await lab results
Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus confirmed that the extension was granted at 4pm on Wednesday (Nov 26), covering the period from Nov 27 until Dec 10.
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Police crime-reporting app a big hit in Malaysia
The VSP app has received over 877,907 reports and tip-offs since its introduction on March 25, 2017.
Jakarta bans cat, dog and bat meat to prevent rabies transmission
Indonesia is one of a handful of countries that permit the sale of dog and cat meat, but a campaign against the practice has gained ground, with some cities imposing local bans on…
Wheelchair-bound and alone, Bokul cried for help. A teen saved her as Dhaka slum burned
Hearing her cries, a boy aged 14-15 from a neighbouring room rushed in and managed to rescue her. He first put her in her wheelchair and then carefully pushed her to safety,…
Missing South Jakarta boy found dead after viral outcry
Two days before the discovery, police had arrested the boy’s stepfather, Alex Iskandar, after gathering witness statements and conducting a formal case review.
The world is eating more Korean kimchi, but Korea is importing more of it from China
Officials say persistent inflation and last year’s surge in domestic cabbage prices, caused by extreme weather, have continued to push demand for cheaper Chinese-made kimchi.
Indian citizen from Arunachal Pradesh ‘harassed’ at Shanghai airport, told to apply for Chinese passport
Prema Wangjom Thongdok, who resides in the UK, alleged that immigration officials claimed she was “not Indian” because “Arunachal is part of China."
More parents in Malaysia opting for international schools
If unaddressed in the upcoming 2027 school curriculum reform, this will lead to a growing gap between the quality of education in private and national schools, stakeholders warn.
37-day trek across Bhutan raises millions for children with special needs
Along the trail, they also received more than Nu 370,000 in contributions from tourists and locals.
Paper-eating insect spreading to museums, libraries across Japan, putting valuable cultural properties at risk
Their population can increase quickly, making extermination very challenging once the insect has a foothold in an area.