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Flying first class but deep in debt: Malaysia’s influencers in the spotlight for misusing funds

Authorities have started to take action against celebrity influencers and entrepreneurs, many of whom flaunt extravagant lifestyles on social media but face claims of financial…

  • Published: December 23, 202410:13 am
  • Author Hazlin Hassan
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Comedian Uncle Roger lowers prices at Malaysian fried rice outlets after public complaints

One food content creator criticised the slow service at the Pavilion outlet and said she waited an hour for her plate of fried rice to be served, while other netizens felt the…

  • Published: December 20, 202410:24 am
  • Author Jan Lee
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No shortage of chai for Singapore’s envoy in India after ‘tasteless’ brew post goes viral

Many netizens invited Singapore’s High Commissioner to India Simon Wong to try their homemade chai, to which he said: “I humbly thank you all.”

  • Published: December 17, 202410:10 am
  • Author Fatimah Mujibah
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‘So strong and brave’: Videos of resilient, compassionate Malaysians amid floods go viral online

These stories are set against the backdrop of widespread flooding, which has affected more than 150,000 people across Malaysia and killed seven people.

  • Published: December 3, 20249:54 am
  • Author Vihanya Rakshika
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Thai monk’s DIY eyebrows to unlock welfare card payment go viral

Store staff fashion makeshift eyebrows from black adhesive tape to help solve the face-scanning problem in the state payment app.

  • Published: December 3, 20249:53 am
  • Author The Nation
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Can the government be cool? South Korea’s local officials think so

Across the nation, local governments and state-owned firms are hopping on the quirky video bandwagon, crafting lighthearted and unconventional content to connect with new…

  • Published: December 2, 20249:17 am
  • Author Song Seung-hyun
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Singapore man created Facebook accounts in name of person he disliked to share anti-Islam content

As a result, the victim of this impersonation was hauled up for police investigations at least twice.

  • Published: November 19, 202410:58 am
  • Author Christine Tan
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Alert issued vs. fake ‘celeb-bait’ INQUIRER.net ads circulating online

INQUIRER.net previously cautioned readers against stories falsely bearing its brand circulating online last October.

  • Published: November 15, 202411:52 am
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Chinese Gen Zs animal obsession

A growing fascination with exotic pets is drawing young enthusiasts to pet cafes and social media, despite the challenges of raising unconventional animals.

  • Published: November 7, 20241:47 pm
  • Author Meng Wenjie
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New app lets Singapore diners buy unsold food at big discount, helps cut food waste

Customers who use the app can order a “surprise bag” in advance, and they can get any type of unsold food from the menu at day’s end for between 50 per cent and 80 per cent…

  • Published: October 29, 202411:34 am
  • Author Gabrielle Andres

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