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Malaysians flock to registration offices to update national identification cards for one-off RM100 assistance

The one-off RM100 assistance for Malaysians aged 18 and above will be credited directly to their MyKad under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) initiative from September.

  • Published: July 25, 20257:58 am
  • Author Allison Lai
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Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi alleges ‘vote theft’ vows INDIA alliance fight

Gandhi claims INDIA alliance probes uncovered “match‑fixing” in Maharashtra, major vote theft in a Karnataka Lok Sabha seat, and targeted disenfranchisement of…

  • Published: July 24, 20251:39 pm
  • Author The Statesman
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Money, housing and isolation the biggest struggles for Singapore youth leaving children’s homes: Study

Many youths leave children’s homes without a bank account or job, and only 1 in 5 reunite with family—prompting calls for better aftercare and long-term mentoring in Singapore.

  • Published: July 24, 20251:31 pm
  • Author Gabrielle Chan
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Lunch costs surge in Seoul’s business districts

The trend reflects shifting work styles and eating habits, as workers increasingly seek variety, speed and healthier options.

  • Published: July 24, 202511:00 am
  • Author Nam Kyung-don
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Bruneian youth join ASEAN volunteer programme

The participants, comprising working professionals, graduates, and students, are currently undergoing a regional orientation and capacity-building workshop in Bangkok. The…

  • Published: July 24, 202510:49 am
  • Author Borneo Bulletin
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The ‘honourable’ men of Pakistan’s Balochistan

Despite laws on paper, Balochistan remains a place where women are punished for choice, tribal 'justice' dictates life and death, and the state watches from the sidelines —…

  • Published: July 24, 202510:24 am
  • Author Kiyya Baloch
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Traditional Korean eateries disappear while franchise brands see steady growth

Korean restaurants saw more closures than any other type of cuisine in 2024, with 2,233 shuttering in a year while Japanese and Western eateries continued to grow.

  • Published: July 24, 20259:59 am
  • Author Moon Joon-hyun
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India rejects British media report alleging UK families received wrong bodies of Air India crash victims

“All mortal remains were handled with utmost professionalism and with due regard for the dignity of the deceased,” Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir…

  • Published: July 24, 20259:57 am
  • Author The Statesman
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Two South Koreans killed in Bali paragliding accident

Denpasar Police spokesperson Adj. Comr. Ketut Sukadi said the victims, identified as Seojin Han, 43 and Jinah Hwang, 41, died after failing to make emergency landings in the sea.

  • Published: July 24, 20259:56 am
  • Author Ni Komang Erviani
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Was it illegal? University of Hong Kong’s AI deepfake porn scandal ignites debate

An HKU student used AI to create indecent images of others without their consent, sparking outrage and calls for legal reform.

  • Published: July 24, 20259:45 am
  • Author Magdalene Fung

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