1 week ago Viral video of tourists harassing rare turtle triggers outcry in Malaysia

A viral video showing tourists in Malaysia manhandling a rare sea turtle has triggered widespread outrage amid growing concern that irresponsible tourism is endangering the country’s marine life. The 20-second clip, which was widely circulated on social media, shows a man repeatedly grabbing the turtle by its shell and neck while snorkelling off Redang Island, part of a popular marine park in Terengganu state. Several people can be seen surrounding the animal, preventing it from surfacing. At...

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1 week ago ‘Viral video of divers harassing rare turtle triggers outcry in Malaysia

A viral video showing tourists in Malaysia manhandling a rare sea turtle has triggered widespread outrage amid growing concern that irresponsible tourism is endangering the country’s marine life. The 20-second clip, which was widely circulated on social media, shows a man repeatedly grabbing the turtle by its shell and neck while snorkelling off Redang Island, part of a popular marine park in Terengganu state. Several people can be seen surrounding the animal, preventing it from surfacing. At...

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3 w. ago Outcry in Malaysia over independent news outlet’s social media suspension

Malaysia’s government is facing allegations of muzzling free speech after the social media account of a leading independent news portal was suspended shortly after publishing a story critical of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Prominent online news outlet Malaysiakini revealed that its Facebook pages were temporarily taken down late on Tuesday, hours after it had released an investigative report into the prime minister’s own social media use. The report alleged that more than 260 suspicious social...

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3 w. ago China's Xi calls on nation to firmly oppose Taiwan independence, Asia News

China's Xi calls on nation to firmly oppose Taiwan independence, Asia News  AsiaOne

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3 w. ago China’s largest provincial economy Guangdong has new governor

Meng Fanli, the party chief of Shenzhen, has been promoted party chief of Guangdong’s government, a job that effectively makes him the governor-in-waiting of China’s largest provincial economy. Meng, 60, was moved to Guangdong in 2022, when he was assigned as party chief of Shenzhen city, according to the province’s official news outlet Nanfang Daily’s social media account. The title of party chief of the provincial government doubles with the position of governor, and Meng’s appointment in that...

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3 w. ago Japan man saves US$440,000 by not using air con, dining out, regrets in retirement

A 67-year-old Japanese man who has focused on saving money for decades, including not using an air-conditioner and shunning restaurant meals, says he regrets doing so after his wife passed away. Known by the alias Suzuki, the man has trended on social media after it was reported by the asset management news outlet THE GOLD ONLINE. Suzuki was born into a poor family and started to earn money in secondary school when he worked part-time in restaurants. After getting a full-time job, he rented a...

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