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Colombian President Petro says cocaine 'no worse than whiskey', moots global legalisation

BOGOTA, Feb. 9 -- Colombian President Gustavo Petro has claimed that cocaine was no more harmful that liquor, saying that legalising the substance would be more effective in combating global trafficki... Read More


Singapore priest says man who punched him at Church of the Holy Spirit is partially blind and has special needs, may not have recognised him

SINGAPORE, Feb. 9 -- A priest who was attacked at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Singapore this morning said he was punched in the head by a man with special needs. Father Cary Chan told CNA that t... Read More


Singapore to ramp up free microchipping as over 24,000 pet cats licensed under new rules

SINGAPORE, Feb. 9 -- More than 24,000 pet cats have been licensed in Singapore since new requirements took effect on September 1, 2024, under a two-year transition period for owners. Cat owners must ... Read More


This fishy nightmare is a sea biologist's dream (VIDEO)

TENERIFE, Feb. 9 -- A fish that is normally never seen near the surface of the sea in daylight has gone viral on social media. Marine biologists from the NGO Condrik Tenerife spotted the black devil ... Read More


Singapore police arrest man for allegedly assaulting priest at Church of the Holy Spirit

SINGAPORE, Feb. 9 -- Police arrested a 22-year-old man for public nuisance after he allegedly tried to assault a priest at the Church of the Holy Spirit on Upper Thomson Road this morning. The Singap... Read More


Security at malls nationwide to be tightened after Setia Alam shooting, says IGP

PETALING JAYA, Feb. 9 -- Following a shooting incident at a Setia Alam shopping mall last night, security measures will be beefed up at malls across the country. According to Free Malaysia Today (FMT... Read More


Singapore to upgrade 32 private estates under S$135m programme, including senior-friendly enhancements

SINGAPORE, Feb. 9 -- The government has allocated S$135 million (RM442 million) to upgrade 32 private estates across Singapore over the next five years, focusing on accessibility improvements and bett... Read More


In Bangkok, large LGBTQ+ crowd gathers to protest alleged attack on a junior university student

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 8 -- A large crowd of LGBTQ+ individuals gathered outside an apartment building in the Rangsit area late yesterday evening to protest an alleged attack on a junior student by anothe... Read More


Official: Johor zoo to launch night safari before year is out

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 8 -- Johor Zoo's night safari is set to open by the end of this year, according to state executive councillor Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor. The state government has approved RM5 mill... Read More


Japan's 'gigolo' turns influencer with three wives and 11 children now earns over RM35,000 monthly, considering 'double life in Malaysia and Hokkaido'

TOKYO, Feb. 8 -- A Japanese man who previously relied on his wives for financial support now earns Euro1.25 million (RM35,520) a month as an online influencer. Ryuta Watanabe, 36, gained media attent... Read More