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According to the Nordic Counter-Terrorism Network's (NCTN) Cyber Counter-Terrorism Division, IS recently launched the Al Malaka Media Centre online platform in Malaysia.
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#SINGAPORE: Over 600 free drinks have been dispensed by the Chiam family who personally restocks them.
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Heavily armed men stormed Governor Roel Degamo's official residence on Saturday, killing him and at least eight others. The assailants remain at large.
Escape the crowds and explore a different side of Hong Kong at the Foo Tak Building, a hidden gem for art enthusiasts and curious wanderers alike.
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Compared to many other cities, Bangkok’s Indian food scene tilts toward the higher end. But that also means an abundance of excellent cuisine to choose from! Here are some of our favorites.
Skip the usual Chatuchak night market in Bangkok and explore this new one instead!
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FEATURE: Foreigners working in Bali without a proper permit is a tale as old as time. But they're once again in the spotlight thanks to this anonymous Instagram account.
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These AI-generated interpretations offer a glimpse into how an average Singaporean might be perceived by the algorithm. What does it say about authenticity and representation in our digital age? bit.ly/3kIal7i #ChatGPT #Midjourney
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#SINGAPORE: Calling all cocktail compatriots!
#SINGAPORE: Alien eggs, floating orchids, koi exploding into flowers – computer science is beautiful.
It’s a big one in Indonesia: K-pop fans vs football fans.
Former prime minister Najib was accused of abusing his power to obtain immunity from legal action and causing amendments to the finalised 1MDB audit report prior to its tabling before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
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#SINGAPORE: “The fate of Lee Kuan Yew's house is in your hands!”
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Brace yourself Bangkok, we’re in for a hot one. And remember to stay hydrated!
“While it is tempting to think that it is the youngest members of society who care the most about people being able to define their own identity, these beliefs are actually fairly consistent across the age groups,” the survey noted.
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#SINGAPORE: Probiotic drink manufacturer Yakult wasn’t going to let competitor Vitagen ’D’rag them in the mud.
#BALI: Three of the perpetrators reportedly spoke Russian, while another – a local man – donned a police uniform.
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Who says self-dealing is dead? Transport minister accused of awarding huge contracts to firm he secretly owned.
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Move Forward Party mourns ‘lawyer for the poor’ killed in suspicious hit-and-run
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The admin behind the viral IG account, which calls out foreigners allegedly working in Bali illegally, tells us why they took on this mission, the root of the problem, and their ultimate goals.
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#SINGAPORE: Boy went into YouTube prank-style mode and uploaded it online.
The new board of directors features a women-only lineup which also includes Tan’s daughter.
“I told her that I’ve been here for four months and there has been no issue, and she responded to me that this was her first time seeing us and she was shocked to see disabled persons training at her gym,”
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#BANGKOK: Splish splosh with the boys at six epic Songkran parties in the pool, on the floor, and definitely more.
Got a text with a link from the pink bank? Das ist fake.
Why bother paying taxes if the people responsible for them are going to get up to no good? That is essentially the argument used by a revered Islamic figure in Indonesia amid increased scrutiny towards filthy rich officials.
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FEATURE: Given all the hype around AI at the moment, we decided to put it to the test on how it thinks Singaporeans look like and behave. Do you think it paints an accurate picture or is something missing? Read more - bit.ly/3kIal7i
Maj. Andrew Cotter was assigned to the annual Cobra Gold joint military exercises.
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Good to know that laws are only ‘suggestions’ when it comes to the rich and their illegal baby wildlife.
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His smoked meats are probably to die for!
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Thousands of Myanmar refugees are currently living in Malaysia – more proof that the problem is not just a domestic one in Myanmar.
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Residents said "Hell nah!" to #Singapore Housing Development Board’s attempt to spice up the blocks with a rarely used color inspired by the dragon fruit.
