Malaysian State to Ban All Turtle Eggs Trade
A Malaysian state that is a major nesting site for turtles will ban the trade in their eggs, authorities said Thursday, in a boost for the threatened creatures.
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Malaysian Ghostly Patrol on Lockdown
A ghostly figure with wild hair and a flowing beard is haunting a small Malaysian community in a bid to ensure superstitious residents stay home during the country’s coronavirus lockdown.
Virus May Spark ‘Devastating’ Global Condom Shortage
A global condom shortage is looming as the coronavirus pandemic shutters factories and disrupts supply chains, the world’s top maker of the contraceptives said, with the United Nations warning of “devastating” consequences.
Malaysia Suspected MH370 Downed in Murder-Suicide from the Beginning: Aussie Ex-PM
Former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott has claimed “very top” level Malaysian officials believed vanished Flight MH370 was deliberately downed by the captain in a mass murder-suicide.
The Global Spread of the Coronavirus: Where Is It?
A virus similar to the SARS pathogen has claimed 106 lives since emerging in a market in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, and spread around the world.
This Solar-Powered Barge Cleans 50 Tons of Ocean Trash a Day
Scooping waste from a Malaysian river to stop it reaching the sea, a solar-powered barge named the “Interceptor” is the latest weapon in a global battle to rid the world’s waters of plastic.
Fireworks, Smoke and Tear Gas as 2020 Begins With a Bang
Strike-hit Paris welcomed the New Year with a huge fireworks display while London’s Big Ben rang out after a long restoration, as crisis clouded celebrations elsewhere at the end of a year of upheaval around the world.
The Story of 1MDB: Malaysia’s Biggest Financial Scandal
Malaysia’s extraordinary 1MDB corruption scandal allegedly saw top officials loot billions from a state fund and go on a worldwide spending spree — buying up super-yachts, paintings by Van Gogh and Monet, and financing a Hollywood blockbuster.
The Evolution of Ice Cream in Asia
Ice cream has had a long and fulfilling journey in Asia from its origin story to its present-day impact, surpassing nations in the West.
Government Slams Malaysia Tattoo Expo as ‘Porn’
Malaysian officials on Monday slammed a tattoo exhibition held in the country as “porn” unsuitable for a Muslim-majority country, after images of half-naked men and women went viral.
Britain Agreed to Take Back 42 Containers of Plastic Waste Sent to Malaysia
Britain has agreed to take back 42 containers of plastic waste illegally exported to Malaysia, officials said Monday, as several Asian nations push back against becoming the world’s trash dump.
Which Asian Films Will Win in the Next Oscars?
Around 25 films have been selected by the 5th annual Asian World Film Festival to qualify for the Best International Film competition at the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards. Get to know some of these films below.
Laundromat Cat Killer Sentenced for 34 Months
A Malaysian man who killed a pregnant cat by putting it into a laundrette dryer has been sentenced to 34 months in jail, official media reported, in a case that sparked outrage.
Malaysia: Asia’s Hottest Transit Hub for Drug Mules
Since 2013, an estimated 425 Malaysian drug mules are detained globally in 19 different countries. Singapore has the largest chunk of arrests, with 175 Malaysian drug mules arrested since 2013. Next in the list is Thailand with 49, Australia with 34, and 21 for Japan.
When Vaping in Asia Can Land You in Jail
What is the fate of e-cigarettes in the bulwark of Asia, where countries are planning for blanket bans?
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Producer to Maker: The Rise of Southeast Asian Chocolate Brands
Everyone loves chocolate. Regardless of cultural affiliation, country of origin, age, or gender you belong, it would be hard to resist the urge to gobble down this so-called food of the gods, especially when you begin to smell that distinctly warm and richly sweet aroma.
