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Indonesia
Four bodies found, six missing after Indonesia landslide
JAKARTA: Rescuers in Indonesia recovered four bodies including those of two children after a landslide and flooding hit a village on Java island, while six others remain missing, an official said on Wednesday (March 27).
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Social media
Taiwan teacher in social media doghouse after dropping squealing cat onto floor in class experiment, promises feline best pet food as compensation
Experimenting educator holds cat upside down, drops it onto classroom floor. Video of shrilling feline sparks fury on social media, forcing teacher to apologise.
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Vietnam
Putin accepts invite to visit Vietnam: Hanoi
HANOI: Vietnam said on Tuesday (March 27) that Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted an invitation to visit, according to a government statement.
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Laos
16 black bear cubs rescued from captivity in Vientiane
VIENTIANE: In a decisive action against wildlife crime, the Environmental Police Department of the Ministry of Public Security rescued 16 Asian black bear cubs after they were found at a property in Nongsanokham village, Sikhottaborng district, Vientiane.
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World
India to spend $3.7 billion to fence Myanmar border, source says
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India plans to spend nearly $3.7 billion to fence its 1,610-km (1,000-mile) porous border with Myanmar within about a decade, said a source with direct knowledge of the matter, to prevent smuggling and other illegal activities.
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Vietnam
EV maker VinFast signs partnership pacts with 15 dealers in Thailand
HANOI: Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast said on Wednesday (March 27) that it had signed partnership agreements with 15 dealers in Thailand, its latest effort to expand in South-East Asia and tap growing demand in the region.
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Social media
Netizens mock British media claims of China propaganda link to Kate Middleton rumours
On Monday, British news outlets cited sources in the British government to report ‘hostile states’ were fuelling misinformation about the princess. Chinese think tank commentator says he can’t imagine Beijing having ‘interest in the private affairs of the Princess of Wales. Unless, I am shown some evidence’.
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Japan
Two deaths, 100 hospitalisations in Japan cholesterol supplement scare
TOKYO: Two deaths and more than 100 hospitalisations have been linked to a growing health scare in Japan around dietary supplements meant to lower cholesterol, the government said on Wednesday (March 27).
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Singapore
Jail for maid who promoted unlicensed moneylender’s services on her TikTok account
SINGAPORE: An Indonesian maid who used her TikTok account to promote the services of an unlicensed moneylender that she owed money to was sentenced to eight weeks’ jail on Tuesday (March 26).
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Indonesia
Indonesia's losing candidates urge court to disqualify president-elect
JAKARTA: Indonesia's losing presidential candidates laid out their court challenge on Wednesday (March 27) to last month's election, accusing the state of interference and urging a poll re-run and disqualification of the winner, Prabowo Subianto.
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Indonesia
Jokowi approves plan to connect Sulawesi-Nusantara with ro-ro ships
DONGGALA, Central Sulawesi: President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) approved the suggested operations of roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) ships in Central Sulawesi to connect the province to East Kalimantan to support the development of the new capital city (IKN) Nusantara, reported Antara news agency.
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Entertainment
Twice’s Jihyo and 'Physical: 100' star Yun Sung-bin said to be dating
Jihyo, 27, and Yun, 29, are said to have been in a secret relationship for about a year after being introduced to each other by an acquaintance.
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Philippines
Ex-President Duterte, China had deal to keep West Philippine Sea status quo: Roque
MANILA: Former President Rodrigo Duterte made a verbal agreement with China when he was still in power to maintain the status quo in the West Philippine Sea, according to ex-presidential spokesperson Harry Roque.
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Nation
Four lucky individuals hit a combined total of RM22mil from Magnum 4D Jackpot within two months
KUALA LUMPUR: Magnum 4D celebrates the crowning of four new millionaires, showering a total of RM22mil in Jackpot prizes within a mere two months.
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World
Thailand moves closer to legalising same-sex unions as parliament passes landmark bill
BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand's parliament overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill on Wednesday, a landmark step that moves one of Asia's most liberal countries closer to becoming its third territory to legalise same-sex unions.
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Nation
Take a step back from matters relating to 3R, advises Bukit Aman
KUALA LUMPUR: All parties should stand down on matters involving race, religion and royalty (3R), says Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain.
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Nation
Controversial Ganesparan is once again police target
KUALA LUMPUR: This is not the first time Ganesparan Nadaraja has touched on 3R sensitivities, says Bukit Aman.
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Forex
Japan makes strongest intervention warning as yen hits 34-year low
TOKYO: Japan's finance minister issued his strongest warning to date on Wednesday about yen weakness as it fell to a 34-year low against the dollar, saying authorities could take "decisive steps", language previously used before intervention.
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Nation
Immigration Dept to look for solutions to traffic snarls at JB checkpoints
JOHOR BARU: The Immigration Department will continue looking for the best formula to address the traffic issues at the two land checkpoints with Singapore.
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Laos
Laos to improve quality of healthcare services
VIENTIANE: Laos' Ministry of Health has adopted a new law to provide better quality healthcare services across the country.