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Penang War Museum is a grim reminder of wartime atrocities
The Penang War Museum’s prime seafront hillside location in Batu Maung affords a magnificent view of the Strait of Malacca. Originally a military fortress built by the British in the 1930s, its scenic location, however, is just a fleeting distraction for visitors.
Peek inside a Vietnamese prison shows, among others, crocodiles and the Merlion
For the first time, foreign reporters visited Vietnam’s secretive prison system, and saw forced labour, a replica of Singapore’s Merlion and crocs within its walls.
Nazi buildings are being turned into luxury properties across Germany
Critics say not enough is being done by the developers to acknowledge these sites' history.
Coronavirus measures 'disastrous' for children, says human rights group
Human rights group says coronavirus pandemic will have a "disastrous" impact on children's rights worldwide, making them more vulnerable to forced labour and underaged marriage.
Off The Beat: Lake Baikal, a Siberian land frozen in time
Our city-weary columnist gets a roundabout education about distant and desolate lands at Lake Baikal in Siberia, only to find out they’re not that far after all.
Jesmyn Ward’s ‘Sing, Unburied, Sing’ tells of racial injustice in America
Jesmyn Ward's 'Sing, Unburied, Sing' presents the struggle of a people to live with a past that will not stay past, with the dead who will not stay buried.
Domestic workers continue to be abused until tougher laws can protect them
Domestic workers will continue to be abused and exploited until Malaysia enacts tougher laws to protect them.
Not-so-lonely planet: 4 Malaysian solo travellers on how to go solo
Travelling by yourself can offer some amazing experiences. Here are four Malaysians who have mastered the skill of going solo, and some tips on how you can embark on your own journey on your own.
African refugee escapes slave camps to become Italian fashion maker
From forced labour in Libya to a member of an Italian fashion start-up, one Burkina Faso refugee is now a star in the EU-funded Lai-Momo social cooperative.
What is The Battleship Island all about?
The Korean historical-based war film stars Hwang Jung-min, Song Joong-ki and So Ji-sub.
