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The widower, who had an extramarital affair with his secretary since 1971, has filed separate lawsuits against his second son and grandson.
Asian countries, such as Cambodia and India, have ended commercial elephant rides due to the same concerns.
Malaysians who enter and exit Singapore eight times or more each month will be treated as working overseas, but may still appeal, minister says.
To compensate for the transfer of three Indonesian villages to Malaysia, Jakarta would receive some land, according to the media reports.
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Four containers of electronic waste deemed hazardous have been shipped out from Batam, following the government’s hardline warning.
The wife of a former army chief was seen walking before later using a wheelchair in court, prompting cynical social media commentary.
The suspects, aged just nine to 15, allegedly doused the sleeping man in liquid and filmed him as the flames erupted.
The image of K-pop star Lisa Manobal framed against blooms of the Red Lotus Sea has sparked a meme wave and debate about AI in creative work.
The actor is contesting an additional tax assessment of more than US$13 million tied to a company registered under his mother’s name.
Several shuttlers in Malaysia have faced online abuse after their early exits in major tournaments.
The arrests come as Singapore scrutinises adoption cases linked to separate baby trafficking allegations involving Indonesia.
The cases come as the country enforces new rules sending littering offences to court as the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign rolls out.
The former Aceh police officer lost his nationality after sending a video claiming he had joined the Wagner Group in Ukraine.
A self-proclaimed pilot has threatened a crash and stabbing at Gimpo Airport in protest against the merger of Korean Air and Asiana.
The offence applies to unmarried Muslim couples found in private seclusion and is punishable by fines, jail terms or caning.
The Shincheonji church compiles profiles of potential members to draw up personalised recruitment plans, according to a former member.
The case has sparked widespread outrage on social media and cast the spotlight on causes of child abuse.
Rajwant Singh Gill Narajan Singh was sentenced to 12 years in jail for pretending to be a rich white man and coercing women into sex.
The equipment at a China-backed railway project hit the passing train, causing it to derail in Nakhon Ratchasima province.
The arrest follows international outrage over the killing of the university student, which led to a joint Thai–South Korean investigation.
Images of the princess in a blue dress during a recent event were used to generate deepfakes, including of her naked and covered in tattoos.
The three Labor MPs were overheard playing the game about male politicians at a festival, triggering a complaint.
The suspect took the couple’s identity cards and forced the 19-year-old woman to perform an indecent act with him, police said.
Former student recalls ‘privileged’ years in an online clip, revealing stark wealth gaps and raising concerns about social segregation.
Yontama is the third cat to become stationmaster on the Kishigawa Line in Wakayama prefecture after the death of her predecessor last year.
Police said the teenager had posted the offer online and intended to use the money to cover her tuition.
The melodramatic Filipino teleserye-style video has racked up millions of views online by blending safety rules with storytelling.
Companies like Toyota are playing cupid in hopes that matching staff with partners from supportive firms will prevent burnout and resignations.
A former MP blames the deadly violence on a resurgence in gang wars and criminal rings recruiting young boys to protect their territory.
