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Introducing Jallikkattu into Malaysia is a step backwards for animal rights - Sheila Ramalingam

Kuala Lampur, March 23 -- The recent report regarding discussions to introduce Jallikkattu (a traditional Indian bull-taming sport) into Malaysia should be met with firm opposition (Tamil Nadu To Help... Read More


The milk-tooth tattooist: Nine-year-old Knight debuts at Thailand Tattoo Expo

BANGKOK, March 23 -- Wielding a cumbersome tattoo gun with his small hands swamped in surgical gloves, nine-year-old Napat Mitmakorn expertly inks the pattern of a fanged serpent on a man's upper thig... Read More


Yong Peng pickup truck incident: Driver fined for losing control

BATU PAHAT, March 23 -- Police have confirmed an incident involving a pickup truck that lost control in Yong Peng, Batu Pahat, after a video of the event went viral on social media. According to Batu... Read More


This year, Muslims will have to pay more for their 'zakat fitrah' ahead of Aidilfitri - here's how the price of rice affected it

KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 -- As Ramadan draws to a close in over a week, Muslims are reminded of an important obligation before celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri: paying zakat fitrah. This annual tithe, ... Read More


Soil and sediment: Underestimated heroes locking away the majority of CO2, study reveals

LONDON, March 23 -- Soil, river sediment and dead vegetation lock away more planet-warming CO2 caused by humanity than trees, said a new study published Thursday, challenging long-held assumptions abo... Read More


Thai shoppers clash over Merge bag, forcing brand to pull limited edition product for safety reasons (VIDEO)

BANGKOK, March 23 -- Merge, a popular Thai designer bag brand, has suspended sales of its limited-edition 'A Day Bag' following a chaotic scene outside a department store in Nonthaburi, north of here ... Read More


PJ police arrest man for death threat to Muslim preacher Firdaus Wong over Jalan Masjid India temple

KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 -- A man suspected of making death threats against Muslim preacher Firdaus Wong over the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple has been arrested. According to Sinar Harian, Petaling ... Read More


Thailand to tighten borders as scam call centres shift from Myanmar to Cambodia and Vietnam

BANGKOK, March 23 -- The Thai government is tightening its border security in response to the growing threat of transnational crimes like human trafficking and online scams. Defence Minister Phumtham... Read More


Jalan Masjid India temple wrongly seen as illegal, says MIC deputy president

KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 -- The Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple here is wrongly perceived as an illegal structure due to misinformation, said MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M Saravanan. According to M... Read More


Police detain Miri suspect with criminal record for threatening mother, vandalising home in Krokop

MIRI, March 23 -- A 50-year-old man was arrested last night for allegedly threatening to harm his mother and damaging household items at a residence in Krokop here earlier that morning.Miri police chi... Read More