Indonesian bar chain sparks uproar with Muhammad drink promotion
In a now-deleted post, the bar offered a free bottle of gin for men named Muhammad and women named Maria - a popular figure in the Bible - every Thursday if they presented their…
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China’s war on drugs shows serious results
China's top court said crimes such as drug trafficking and illegally possessing drugs have dropped over the past five years, but those who manufacture new types of drugs have…
Cambodian lawmaker calls for ramped-up efforts, mechanisms for drug-free Asean
He stressed that no single country can win a “drug war” alone, and that nations must band together and make regular concerted efforts to combat drug trafficking and the…
Cambodia exploring effective railway line to ‘land-linked’ Laos
Ministry undersecretary of state Vasim Sorya said a link to Laos was included in a railway network master plan, but noted that it was unclear when or whether the Lao government…
Jakartans savor city’s 495th birthday bash
The lively celebration, which is typically held every year, was suspended in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Why Chadchart’s ‘Music in the Garden’ invitation is going viral
His invitation went viral as the Tio Chew Association of Thailand, also known as Wat Don Cemetery, is considered one of the spooky cemeteries in Thailand.
Service honors war victims on day Battle of Okinawa ended 77 years ago
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki and representatives of a bereaved families association were among the about 330 people attending the ceremony, far fewer…
Japanese scientists devise robot finger with ‘human skin’
The skin can be regenerated if damaged. It is likely to lead to the development of robots whose skin has a similar texture to that of humans.
South Korea ups monkeypox alert level, confirms first patient
Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency commissioner Peck Kyong-ran said vaccinations against monkeypox will be offered to people who have been exposed or are at a high risk…
Malaysia surpasses target of two million tourist arrivals: Tourism minister
Earlier this year, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said Malaysia expected to have two million international tourist arrivals this year with RM8.6 billion in tourism receipts following the…