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A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Sabah, Malaysia, in the early hours of February 23, 2026, prompting regional monitoring agencies to issue advisories but confirming there is no tsunami threat.According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department, the quake...

Malaysia is seeing a renewed surge in tuberculosis (TB) infections, with nationwide figures now exceeding 3,000 cases. Health officials are calling on the public to remain vigilant, particularly during the busy Ramadan period when bazaars, mosque visits and communal...

A reminder circulating widely on social media is urging Muslim delivery drivers to be extra cautious when handling Chinese New Year (CNY) hamper orders, particularly those that may contain alcohol.In a lengthy post, a Muslim driver advised fellow riders...

Malaysian Man Loses Leg In Fireworks Explosion During Chinese New Year CelebrationsA Chinese New Year celebration in Johor turned tragic after a man in his 30s lost his left leg in a fireworks explosion outside his home in Bukit...

Singapore Rises As One Of The Most Searched Chinese New Year Getaways For Mainland TravellersSingapore has climbed the ranks as one of the most in-demand overseas destinations for travellers from mainland China during the Chinese New Year period, reflecting...

A 27-year-old Malaysian man died after falling from the upper levels of a shopping mall in Melaka on Valentine’s Day, in a tragic incident that has left the local community in shock.The incident occurred on the evening of Feb....

Two individuals working at a nightlife establishment in Japan have been arrested following allegations involving a 27-year-old female colleague.The suspects — a 39-year-old manager identified as Maoya Suzuki and a 21-year-old female staff member named Kazuya Tano — were...

A Chinese social media personality has alleged that she was detained for two days at Changi Airport after arriving in Singapore, claiming she was asked to pay more than S$500 before being deported.The woman, known on Douyin as “Chen...

A fire tore through part of the iconic Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok late on February 9, leaving at least 28 shops damaged and prompting a swift emergency response across the capital.The blaze was first reported at around 10.42pm...

A major immigration enforcement operation in Kuala Lumpur has led to the arrest of 40 foreign nationals following a late-night raid at a three-storey bungalow in an upscale residential enclave.The property, located in Desa Pahlawan, was allegedly being used...