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· Ryan General
What Michelin Guide’s 1st Philippine edition means for underrepresented cuisines
The world’s most influential dining guide has entered the Philippines, unveiling its 2026 selection on Oct. 30 and extending its reach across Southeast Asia. The launch brings Philippine restaurants into Michelin’s global evaluation system, marking a milestone for a dining…
· Bryan Ke
Man fulfills ill boy’s dream of Lamborghini ride after mom’s plea goes viral
Last month, a Malaysian man won the hearts of many Facebook users by fulfilling the dream of a boy with cancer to ride in a Lamborghini. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Watch: Ed Sheeran plays with badminton star, experiences yee sang in Malaysia
Ed Sheeran made the most of his time in Malaysia by exploring the local culture ahead of his sold-out concert in Kuala Lumpur over the weekend. What he did: Sheeran, 33, performed in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, Feb. 24, as part of the Asian leg of his +–=÷× (The Mathematics) Tour.…
· Bryan Ke
Coldplay Malaysia concert proceeds after ‘kill switch’ warning from officials
British band Coldplay held their first concert in Malaysia after being warned of a “kill switch” that would cut it short if there is any “unwanted incident.” What happened: The two-hour concert, part of the band’s “The Music of the Spheres World Tour,” was held at the National…
· Carl Samson
Eric Nam cancels Malaysia concert over ‘threats’ for liking Israel-Gaza post
Korean American singer Eric Nam has canceled a concert in Malaysia in response to threats he allegedly received for “liking” an Instagram post about the Israel-Hamas conflict. What he did: Nam, 34, “liked” an Oct. 9 post created by political strategist Jordan C. Brown-Underwood,…
· Daniel Anderson
Upcoming rom-com ‘Worth the Wait’ stars all-Asian cast including Lana Condor, Ross Butler
An all-Asian ensemble cast has been announced for the upcoming indie romantic comedy “Worth the Wait.” The cast: Lana Condor (“To All the Boys” franchise), Andrew Koji (“Bullet Train“), Ross Butler (“Shazam! Fury of the Gods“), Sung Kang (“Fast and Furious” franchise) and Élodie…
· Iris Jung
Hold a snake while eating pasta at Malaysia’s first reptile café
A reptile lover has made headlines for running the first reptile café in Malaysia. Yap Ming Yang, 20, is the proud owner of Fangs by Dekõri, a pet-friendly café located on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur. The establishment is home to Yap’s snakes, lizards, tarantulas, frogs,…
· Isa Peralta
Man surprises his mom with luxurious Singapore Airlines Suites cabin upgrade in viral TikTok
An Indonesian man went viral this month for upgrading his mother’s business class seat to a Singapore Airlines Suites cabin. On Jan. 5, TikTok user Adriel (@adrieltjokro) posted a 39-second video showing his mother reacting to the special upgrade.
· Bryan Ke
Chinese tourist slammed online for crashing his drone into world’s 2nd tallest building
Reddit users criticized a tourist after he accidentally crashed his drone into the world’s second tallest building, Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Chinese vlogger shared the mishap in a video uploaded to the Chinese video sharing website Bilibili on Sunday, which was…
· Iris Jung
Thai Smile Airways apologizes for viral in-flight altercation
A video of passengers fighting on a flight over a reclining seat went viral on Wednesday, prompting a formal apology by the airline the next day. In the video, one male passenger can be seen verbally arguing with an increasing number of men. Although a female crew member…
· Bryan Ke
US cities fail to make the list of best places to live in the world – Osaka is the only Asian city
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) released this year's Global Liveability Index, with Osaka, Japan, being the only Asian city ranked as one of the world's top 10 best places to live in. The index, which was released last week, placed Osaka, the capital city of Japan’s Osaka…
· Bryan Ke
Kuala Lumpur is best city in the world to live in, according to expats
Expatriates rank Singapore as the fifth best city to live and work in, while Kuala Lumpur takes first place this year, according to a recent survey. Climbing the ranks: Many expats have named Kuala Lumpur the best city in the world to live and work in, beating 56 other cities on…