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Bright, bendy and brand new: Scientists find new corals near Hong Kong's busy harbours

HONG KONG, Jan. 5 -- Hong Kong's busy urban waters have revealed a colourful surprise, with marine biologists discovering two previously unknown soft coral species just offshore. Researchers from Hon... Read More


Struggling unemployed father of two jailed for stealing RM113 worth of daily essentials in Kuala Terengganu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 5 -- A 29-year-old unemployed father of two was sent to jail for a month after admitting to stealing basic household items worth RM113.70 from a supermarket in Kuala Terengganu on N... Read More


Paws at the table: South Korea rolls out pet-friendly dining from March 2026

SEOUL, Jan. 5 -- From March, diners in South Korea will be allowed to bring their pets into restaurants and cafes under revised regulations aimed at formalising pet-friendly dining. Its Ministry of F... Read More


From idols to outfits, K-fashion goes offline and overseas to China and Japan

SEOUL, Jan. 5 -- After K-pop,K-animation and K-beauty, South Korea is positioning K-fashion as the next major K-wave export, with brands accelerating overseas expansion as domestic growth slows. Indu... Read More


Johor police seek public help to trace Singapore-registered car in viral RON95 refuelling clip

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 4 -- Authorities have yet to trace a Singapore-registered vehicle that was seen partially concealing its number plate while refuelling with RON95 petrol, after a video of the incide... Read More


Police seek public help to trace Singapore-registered car in viral RON95 refuelling clip

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 4 -- Authorities have yet to trace a Singapore-registered vehicle that was seen partially concealing its number plate while refuelling with RON95 petrol, after a video of the incide... Read More


'I can't imagine running my eatery without them': Penang hawkers say foreign workers are vital as cooking ban stays in limbo

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 4 -- More than a year after Penang authorities announced a ban on foreign workers cooking 13 traditional hawker dishes, food operators on the island say uncertainty continues to han... Read More


Buckle up: Driving lessons in Singapore is very dear in 2026, here's the breakdown

SINGAPORE, Jan. 4 -- Learning how to drive in Singapore has become significantly more expensive, as driving centres have announced fee increases effective January 1, 2026. At the Singapore Safety Dri... Read More


Johor police: Singapore-registered car in viral RON95 refuelling clip traced, owner summoned

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 4 -- Police have identified the man caught in a viral video pumping subsidised RON95 petrol into a Singapore-registered car as a Singapore permanent resident, and have instructed hi... Read More


Chinese star Fan Bingbing receives Melaka cultural diplomacy award, launches Fan Beauty Diary in Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 4 -- Datuk Fan Bingbing, Chinese actress and Melaka tourism ambassador, recently received the Melaka International Cultural Diplomacy Icon Award in recognition of her role in foster... Read More