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Motorists heading to Johor Bahru’s popular Shell station in Taman Sri Tebrau are now facing a new rule: a mandatory deposit before refuelling. This policy, introduced to curb rising cases of “gas-and-dash” incidents, has sparked lively discussion online as...

A powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines on Saturday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor, which occurred at a depth of 101 kilometres beneath the ocean floor, was centred approximately...

Spike in In-Flight Thefts on Asian Routes Raises Alarm, Blame Shifts to PRC NationalsTravellers across Asia are increasingly falling victim to organised in-flight theft, with a disturbing surge in mid-air crimes reported on flights originating from China. The International...

A scandalous rumour claiming a former Xiaomi “director” had affairs with over 200 women has taken Chinese social media by storm, but recent clarifications have exposed the viral claims as false. The man at the centre of the controversy,...

In a significant update to Thailand’s alcohol laws, the Royal Gazette has announced revised regulations restricting alcohol sales hours nationwide, effective immediately from today, 27 June 2025. The new policy sets clear timeframes for bars, restaurants, and retailers across...

Legendary food critic, writer, and film producer Cai Lan has passed away peacefully at the age of 83. The influential figure, who was celebrated as one of Hong Kong’s “Four Great Talents”, died on 25 June at Hong Kong’s...

A heartbreaking twist has emerged in the murder case of a Malaysian university student, as a female relative who had travelled from afar to attend the funeral has suddenly passed away. The 57-year-old woman reportedly suffered respiratory distress in...

Newborn Baby Abandoned in Recycling Bag Found Alive in MalaysiaIn a shocking incident that has sparked outrage and heartbreak across Malaysia, a newborn baby was discovered abandoned in a recycling bag along a roadside. According to local media reports,...

Viral Video: Chinese Street Interviews Reveal Shocking Answers About Singapore’s CapitalA video by popular Chinese street interviewer “街头二郎” has gone viral after he asked pedestrians in China a simple question: “What is the capital of Singapore?” The video, posted...

Woman Riding Motorcycle with New Boyfriend Seriously Shot in Southern ThailandA violent incident occurred recently in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, southern Thailand, when a 24-year-old woman was shot while riding pillion on a motorcycle with her new boyfriend. Initial...