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Police in Malaysia have detained two Chinese nationals following an alleged money scam that preyed on members of the public by exploiting sympathy and trust, according to investigators familiar with the case. The arrests took place in Ipoh after...

A Chagee store in Zhangzhou, China, has closed indefinitely after a video showing a staff member preparing drinks with her bare hands went viral online. The footage, which appeared on Douyin on January 5, showed the employee squeezing lemons...

Taiwanese authorities have arrested two Thai women at Kaohsiung International Airport following an attempted heroin smuggling operation valued at more than S$300,000, highlighting ongoing concerns over transnational drug trafficking in the region. The arrests took place in September after...

A young Chinese woman has been found wandering the streets of Cambodia in a distressed and disoriented state after allegedly being deceived by her boyfriend into travelling overseas, reigniting regional concerns over overseas job scams and human trafficking risks...

A Singapore-registered car has become the focus of a police manhunt in Johor after a video allegedly showed the driver attempting to illegally refuel subsidised RON95 petrol by masking parts of the vehicle’s number plate. The incident, which has...

What was meant to be a simple blind date in Jilin province, China, spiralled into a bizarre legal battle after a man refused to foot the bill for his date — and her 23 uninvited relatives.The man, known as...

A disturbing criminal case from Taiwan has drawn public attention after a man was sentenced to more than seven years in prison for abusing a fellow participant during a religious retreat at a well-known monastery in Nantou. While the...

Melaka ADUN Slams Police Dress Code After Accident Victim Allegedly Turned Away for Wearing SkirtA Melaka state assemblyperson has spoken out after an accident victim was allegedly denied entry at a police station because of her attire, sparking renewed...

A controversial social media post has ignited widespread debate and ridicule after a pastor was accused of claiming he could “heal” people by farting in their faces. The bizarre allegation, which surfaced through viral videos and Facebook posts, has...

Malaysia is moving ahead with a major upgrade at its busiest land border with Singapore, announcing plans to install additional automated clearance facilities at Johor checkpoints by the end of 2025. The move is aimed at easing chronic congestion...