26 liquor brands with Malay, Arabic names other than ‘Timah’

KL | October 22, 2021

So you’ve heard of ‘Timah’? Now meet ‘Amira,’ ‘Sayang,’ ‘Babi,’ and many more

Sexploitation, shady dealings among serious new allegations against Night Owl Cinematics’ Sylvia Chan

Singapore | October 20, 2021

Fresh allegations take things up a notch.

Night Owl Cinematics’ Sylvia Chan files multiple complaints about harassment, ‘sex video’

Singapore | October 22, 2021

Singapore’s workplace watchdog is investigating the company.

Thousands slam Malaysian TV show over rape scene locker room talk, naming actress

KL | October 20, 2021

‘Whenever we talk among men, we cannot really control ourselves,’ says actor Fauzi Nawawi, who gets excited when playing a rapist.

Bangkok 7-Elevens get a beer upgrade today

Bangkok | October 21, 2021

Bars and restaurants can’t serve, but Bar 7-Eleven remains open for takeaway, at least. Thanks to Thai craft beer makers Mahanakhon, their typically paltry selection just got better, too. Starting today, the craft beer brand’s white ale will be...

‘I don’t need to repent’: Nur Sajat says from Australia

KL | October 18, 2021

Celebrity trans woman arrives down under after escaping Malaysian religious police.

Najib Razak seeking to postpone Singapore trip until after Malacca election

KL | October 22, 2021

Disgraced ex-PM to help his political party in state election

Ziggy Marley stands up for Singaporean sentenced to death for cannabis

Singapore | October 21, 2021

‘Singapore what are you doing?’

Russell Crowe declares giant Bangkok lizard his ‘new buddy’

Bangkok | October 20, 2021

That’s it, internet. We’re done for today. The man who took on the Roman army as a Gladiator and entranced the world with his Beautiful Mind, has fallen for one of Thailand’s most reviled-celebrated animals, the monitor lizard. “My new...

Singapore’s Ya Kun Kaya Toast shuts Nanjing outlet over ‘Taiwan’ reference

Singapore | October 21, 2021

The Singaporean coffee chain was boasting about its global reach.

Do good and bring some festive cheer to our migrant workers this Deepavali

Singapore | October 22, 2021

| Grove: Coconuts Media Brand Studio x ItsRainingRaincoats | There are many ways you can help.

Myanmar stopping people from flying out of Yangon: reports

Yangon | October 20, 2021

Citizens are being turning people away from Yangon’s airport to prevent them from leaving the country, according to travelers and agencies. Amid reports from travelers that they have not been allowed onto planes, an airport employee yesterday...

Indonesian companies pull ads featuring Korean actor Kim Seon-ho amid controversy

Jakarta | October 21, 2021

A couple of Indonesian companies have been quick to virtually cut ties with South Korean actor Kim Seon-ho after allegations of gaslighting and forced abortion from an ex-girlfriend surfaced recently. 

Batik exists in other countries too, Miss World Malaysia tells Indonesian haters

KL | October 21, 2021

The uniquely designed fabric originates in Java.

More than 20,000 domestic tourists are visiting Bali daily, governor claims

Bali | October 19, 2021

Talk in recent weeks has mostly focused on Bali’s international tourism, but Indonesia’s most popular destination is now seeing tourism numbers picking up by tens of thousands thanks to domestic holidaymakers, according to Bali Governor Wayan...

Actor Fauzi Nawawi deletes rape scene apology, posts ‘be careful’ message to critics

KL | October 21, 2021

Fellow ‘Anak Halal’ actor Bront Palarae has also weighed in on the rape scene drama.

Lambasted Singapore restaurants firm fires French CEO who punched minor

Singapore | October 22, 2021

Prive Group drew backlash for initially showing support.

Influencer regrets spreadsheet used to ‘name and shame’ shitty Singaporean men

Singapore | October 19, 2021

Let’s just say a lot of women had stories to share, and it’s grabbed attention in Malaysia and Indonesia too. 🚩🚩🚩

‘I am the shit of Singapore now’: NOC’s Sylvia Chan blasts ex as mentally unstable cheat

Singapore | October 25, 2021

We watched the two-hour interview so you wouldn’t have to.

Negotiations underway for Australian travelers to visit Bali soon, Qantas says

Bali | October 22, 2021

Australia’s flag carrier Qantas today signaled that a restart of their Bali routes may not be too far away, as ongoing discussions are underway with the Indonesian government.  In a statement released today, Qantas said that the discussions...

Here’s how things unfolded at Westlite Jalan Tukang dormitory: timeline

Singapore | October 18, 2021

A year later shows lessons unlearned.