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Thailand warns travellers of fake Digital Arrival Card website charging US$10 for free entry form

BANGKOK, May 1 -- Thai authorities have issued a warning about a fraudulent website imitating the newly launched Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) portal for foreign travellers. The fake site, whi... Read More


Kedah school sex harassment scandal: Principal, vice-principal step down, teacher gets sack amid police investigation

ALOR SETAR, May 1 -- The principal of Sekolah Menengah Keat Hwa (Persendirian) has resigned following a sexual harassment scandal involving a male teacher. The school's vice-principal has also steppe... Read More


In Japan, Israeli tourist asked to sign war crimes form in Kyoto guesthouse

KYOTO, April 30 -- An Israeli tourist was asked to sign a declaration denying involvement in war crimes when checking into a guesthouse in Kyoto earlier this month, prompting a formal protest from Isr... Read More


Ed Sheeran digs up old phone, finds goldmine of memories and a new song

LONDON, April 30 -- Most of us forget where we even left our old phones. Ed Sheeran? He turned his back on his in 2015 - only to be reunited with it years later thanks to a court order. What followed... Read More


Beijing delays US trade talks amid Trump team divisions, eyes tariff fallout in July

BEIJING, April 30 -- China is holding off on entering serious trade negotiations with the United States as it waits to see which of former President Donald Trump's advisers will shape his evolving tra... Read More


The llama that ended a legend: Why Freddie Mercury and Michael Jackson's duet dreams died

NEW YORK, April 30 -- Freddie Mercury ended a promising studio session with Michael Jackson after the King of Pop brought a pet llama into the recording room. The bizarre moment became the last straw... Read More


Titanfall fans left hanging as EA axes secret Respawn project amid layoffs

SAN DIEGO, April 30 -- Fans hoping for a new Titanfall game were dealt a blow as EA quietly cancelled a project set in the beloved universe. According to Bloomberg, the game, code-named R7, was being... Read More


'Flesh-eating infection' after acupuncture for back sprain costs Hong Kong man his leg

HONG KONG, April 30 -- A 47-year-old man here had his left lower leg amputated after developing a severe bacterial infection days following acupuncture at two traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) clinic... Read More


Malaysia closes the book on Covid-19 tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 -- Malaysia will officially revoke the extension order still declaring parts of the country as Covid-19 infected local zones tomorrow. The Health Ministry gazetted the revocati... Read More


Solar manufacturer Maxeon to exit Melaka, puts 126-acre industrial site up for bids

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 -- A major China-linked solar manufacturer has put up for sale a 126-acre industrial site in Melaka - home to one of the state's largest solar panel plants - as it exits Malaysi... Read More