Trump’s re-election sparks economic, geopolitical anxiety across Asia

Donald Trump’s re-election is raising major questions across Asia as countries brace for the impact of his renewed “America First” age...

Malaysia deports domestic worker who criticized Cambodian government

Malaysia deported Cambodian domestic worker Nuon Toeun after she posted comments on social media criticizing Cambodia’s leadership. Her depo...

Thailand leads ASEAN in push for joint visa allowing easier travel

Thailand is leading a groundbreaking initiative to establish a joint-visa program among six ASEAN countries, aiming to boost tourism and eco...

Malaysia’s ‘Orangutan Diplomacy’ draws backlash for alleged hypocrisy

Malaysia’s plan to gift orangutans to buyers of its palm oil — an industry that destroys the great apes’ habitats — is drawing c...

Man fulfills ill boy’s dream of Lamborghini ride after mom’s plea goes viral

Last month, a Malaysian man won the hearts of many Facebook users by fulfilling the dream of a boy with cancer to ride in a Lamborghini. Key...

Malaysia swears in billionaire as new king in world’s only rotational monarchy

A billionaire has been sworn in as the new king of Malaysia under the Southeast Asian country’s unique monarchy system, where several rulers...

Award-winning Malaysian body horror film ‘Tiger Stripes’ to stream on Netflix

Editor’s Note: The previous version of this article incorrectly reported that “Tiger Stripes” will be released globally. N...

Malaysian company creates Mahjong-inspired watch for Chinese New Year

Malaysian watch brand Revelot has teamed up with Malaysian design company Behati for a limited-edition mahjong-inspired watch just in time f...

Malaysian man, 79, earns PhD despite struggle with cataracts, commute

Muharam Awang, a 79-year-old Malaysian man, graduated and received his Ph.D. in Malay literature from the National University of Malaysia (U...

Elephant herd tramples car after it hits calf along a highway in Malaysia

A herd of wild elephants trampled a car after it struck a baby elephant along a major highway in Malaysia. What happened: According to local...

Coldplay Malaysia concert proceeds after ‘kill switch’ warning from officials

British band Coldplay held their first concert in Malaysia after being warned of a “kill switch” that would cut it short if ther...

Michelle Yeoh among new candidates for International Olympic Committee membership

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board has proposed eight new embers for election to this year’s IOC Session, with ...

Viral video shows cat in Malaysia ‘fixing’ a light bulb

A cat in Malaysia has gone viral for fiddling with a loose light bulb and “fixing” it. Key details: A TikTok video of the cat, which has gar...

Watch: Man braves narrow street drain to save kittens during heavy rain in Malaysia

A Malaysian man is being called a hero for submerging his entire body in dirty rainwater to save a couple of trapped kittens. What happened:...

Friends of vegan influencer say her death in Malaysia was due to her all-fruit diet of 7 years

A Russian vegan food influencer allegedly died in Malaysia due to starvation, according to friends who blamed her restrictive dietary choice...

The 1975’s Indonesia, Taiwan concerts canceled after same-sex kiss controversy in Malaysia

The 1975’s scheduled concerts in Taiwan and Indonesia have reportedly been canceled following a controversial show in Kuala Lumpur, Ma...

This Malaysian restaurant is serving pizza in a bowl of ramen

A Malaysian restaurant is making waves online for its head-scratching new offering: “pizza ramen.” About the dish: On Wednesday, Menya Shi S...

The best and worst Asian countries to live and work in, according to expat survey

A recently released report has revealed the Asian destinations that expatriates consider the best and worst places to live and work in. Abou...

Malaysia taps Interpol for help tracking US comedian Jocelyn Chia after MH370 joke

Malaysia is reportedly seeking Interpol’s help to track comedian Jocelyn Chia’s location in retaliation for her joke about the missing Malay...

Those who work with AI likelier to drink more, sleep less, study finds

Artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace is taking a significant toll on employees’ physical and mental well-being, a new study has fou...

Malaysian student goes viral for making DIY air conditioner

A Malaysian university student has gone viral for building a DIY air conditioner using ice boxes and fans. About the makeshift air condition...

Comedian Jocelyn Chia sparks backlash in Malaysia, Singapore for MH370 joke

Comedian Jocelyn Chia was condemned by Malaysian and Singaporean officials for a joke referencing missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 (MH37...

Malaysian gets slammed online for criticizing Thailand’s celebration of Pride Month

Several Twitter users slammed a Malaysian man for his online comments targeting Pride Month celebrations in Thailand. What happened: In a tw...

Chinese vessel accused of looting WWII British warship wrecks detained in Malaysia

Crew members of a Chinese vessel suspected of plundering World War II shipwrecks were recently detained by Malaysia’s coast guard.  On...

Malaysian girls visit McDonald’s drive-thru on horseback in viral TikTok

A group of Malaysian girls has gone viral for visiting a McDonald’s drive-thru while riding horses. On Saturday, 14-year-old TikTok user @mi...

Elephants have lost 64% of their suitable habitat in Asia, study finds

A new study found that the habitat of Asian elephants has drastically declined over the centuries, with data showing a 64% loss of suitable ...

Henry Golding and Liv Lo announce second child

Malaysian British actor Henry Golding and his wife, Liv Lo, are expecting their second child, the celebrity couple announced on Instagram. I...

Top 20 must-visit landmarks in Asia

Asia, the world’s largest continent, is home to diverse cultures, delicious food and stunning landscapes.  Since one of the best ways to exp...

Michelle Yeoh fulfills her promise to bring Oscar trophy home to her mother in Malaysia

Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh has fulfilled her promise to bring her Oscar trophy back home to her mother in Ipoh, Malaysia. Yeoh, 60, ...

Lost dog reunited with owner after video of it waiting outside every day goes viral

A lost dog in Malaysia was reunited with her owner after a video of the pet waiting outside a shop in the pouring rain went viral. The video...

‘She has made Malaysia proud’: Michelle Yeoh’s mother overjoyed after daughter’s Oscar win

Janet Yeoh, the mother of award-winning Malaysian actor Michelle Yeoh, was overjoyed after her daughter won her first Oscar. Emotions ran hi...

Malaysian YouTuber named ‘Favorite Asian Creator’ at Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2023

Malaysian YouTuber Aqil Zulkiflee was named “Favorite Asian Creator” at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards over the weekend, beating ...

5 Southeast Asian countries unite to nominate kebaya for UNESCO Intangible Heritage List

The kebaya, a traditional Southeast Asian garment, is being nominated by Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore for 2023’s UNES...

FBI docs: Kim Kardashian once took home $250K in trash bag after night of gambling with billionaire Jho Low

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian reportedly flew home carrying $250,000 in cash in a trash bag following a night of gambling with disgraced bi...

Hold a snake while eating pasta at Malaysia’s first reptile café

A reptile lover has made headlines for running the first reptile café in Malaysia. Yap Ming Yang, 20, is the proud owner of Fangs by Dekõri,...

This Malaysian restaurant puts croissants on ramen and people are losing it

Several Instagram users were left in stitches after the owner of Ramen Bar Shi Shi Do, a ramen spot in Malaysia, announced its newest dish: ...