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Travellers flying out of Thailand on international routes will soon face higher airport charges, after authorities confirmed a significant increase in passenger service charges at six of the country’s busiest airports. The revised fees will apply only to outbound...

A ride-hailing driver in Johor Bahru who was accused of making unwanted physical advances towards a female passenger has reportedly been identified as a school teacher, prompting concern from both the public and education authorities. The case has attracted...

A Singapore-registered vehicle has once again drawn attention online after it was allegedly seen pumping subsidised RON95 petrol at a Johor fuel station, reigniting debate over cross-border fuel misuse and tightening regulations in Malaysia.Photos circulating on social media showed...

A late-night altercation at a 7-Eleven outlet in Malaysia has gone viral online — not for its intensity, but for how unexpectedly ridiculous it became. What started as a heated confrontation between two men quickly descended into slapstick territory...

A 32-year-old Malaysian lorry driver has been formally charged with robbing a Thai woman of RM300 and committing S "against the order of nature", authorities confirmed. The incidents allegedly occurred inside a vehicle in Kuala Lumpur in the early...

Late-night travel in South Korea is getting a safety-focused makeover, after several major cities introduced women-only night bus services designed to operate after midnight. The initiative targets commuters who work late shifts, students heading home after evening classes, and...

A convenience store employee in Japan has been arrested after multiple young women accused him of sexual harassment, following months of uncomfortable encounters at the checkout counter. The case has since gone viral online, drawing attention to inappropriate behaviour...

Most corruption scandals attract attention because of eye-watering figures. This one stunned observers for a different reason: the sheer physical weight of the assets involved. A former mayor of Haikou, the capital city of China’s Hainan province, was sentenced...

Giant pandas are no longer officially listed as endangered, marking a significant milestone in one of the world’s most closely watched wildlife conservation efforts. The reclassification reflects decades of sustained protection work and is often cited as proof that...

South Korea has been gripped by an unusually harsh cold spell, with temperatures plunging to as low as minus 17 degrees Celsius in several parts of the country. The prolonged period of freezing weather has prompted warnings from authorities,...