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A private-hire driver in Malaysia has been suspended following allegations that he assaulted a 17-year-old passenger after a dispute over a drop-off location escalated into violence.The incident, which reportedly took place in Kajang, Selangor, has drawn attention to passenger...

Eight Singaporean taxi drivers have been arrested following a corruption probe involving alleged bribes paid to avoid enforcement action in Malaysia. The case centres on drivers operating under the Cross-Border Taxi Scheme who were purportedly caught misusing a restricted...

A high-profile marriage involving a Chinese beauty industry tycoon has ignited widespread online debate, after reports emerged that 55-year-old entrepreneur Yu Wenhong tied the knot with her 25-year-old partner Liu Yuchen, marking her sixth marriage.According to coverage by South...

Malaysia is set to tighten enforcement on subsidised fuel usage, with a new policy targeting foreign motorists who have been accessing cheaper petrol rates. The move is expected to have implications for many Singapore drivers who frequently travel across...

A shocking discovery in Bangkok has drawn widespread attention after two bodies — believed to be a man and a woman — were found tied together in a river near the well-known Rama VIII Bridge.The incident, which reportedly occurred...

Batam immigration authorities have launched an investigation following reports that travellers, including Singaporeans, were allegedly asked to pay unofficial fees when entering the island. The claims, first highlighted on March 25, involved two separate groups of visitors who said...

A night out in Bangkok turned into a viral lesson on respecting boundaries after a man poured a beer over a woman who rejected his advances, only to find out she was a trained Muay Thai fighter.According to reports...

A former Japanese television personality has been arrested over the alleged theft of a low-cost convenience store item, a case that has sparked widespread discussion in Japan due to her past fame and troubled personal history.Anri Sakaguchi, 35, was...

A dramatic scene unfolded at a hospital in Changchun after a man reacted emotionally upon learning that a male doctor would be examining his pregnant wife, sparking widespread discussion online about cultural sensitivities and patient expectations.The incident, which was...

A 22-year-old food delivery rider in Malaysia has been sentenced to four months in prison after pleading guilty to assaulting his pregnant wife in a disturbing incident that took place in Melaka.The ruling was delivered by the Ayer Keroh...