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· Bryan Ke
Malaysian man, 79, earns PhD despite struggle with cataracts, commute
Muharam Awang, a 79-year-old Malaysian man, graduated and received his Ph.D. in Malay literature from the National University of Malaysia (UKM) last week. The finish line: Muharam, a father of seven and grandfather of 17, received his Ph.D. at the 51st National University of…
· Michelle De Pacina
Elephant herd tramples car after it hits calf along a highway in Malaysia
A herd of wild elephants trampled a car after it struck a baby elephant along a major highway in Malaysia. What happened: According to local authorities, the incident occurred on the East-West Highway as a family of three was driving from Penang to Terengganu at about 7:35 p.m.…
· 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…
· Ryan General
Malaysian traveler alleges discrimination in S. Korea due to Obama resemblance
Anep shares that the incidents left him bewildered and made him vow to never return to the country
· 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,…
· Ryan General
Malaysian mom discovers daughter running a gambling operation at school during recess
The daughter, who attends an international school, eventually revealed that she had been engaging in gambling activities during school recess, acting as a banker in games of chance
· Bryan Ke
Viral video shows cat in Malaysia ‘fixing’ a light bulb
A cat in Malaysia has gone viral for fiddling with a loose light bulb and “fixing” it. Key details: A TikTok video of the cat, which has garnered over 1.1 million views, was posted by user @annezack6 on Aug. 19.
· Ryan General
Video: Gas station workers in Malaysia rescue dog trapped in drain for a week
“God forgives the sins of people who help animals that are thirsty for water,” the caption for the post read
· Michelle De Pacina
Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam, India reject China’s new South China Sea map
The Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam and India have rejected China’s newly released map asserting sovereignty over the South China Sea. About the new map: The map includes a U-shaped line covering most of the South China Sea, a region marked by disputes and significant…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: Man braves narrow street drain to save kittens during heavy rain in Malaysia
A Malaysian man is being called a hero for submerging his entire body in dirty rainwater to save a couple of trapped kittens. What happened: The brave act was filmed and later shared by Noreenrizan, the owner of pet supply store Kittycat Grocery in Subang Jaya, Malaysia, on…
· Ryan General
Malaysian teacher creates giant ‘Barbie’ boxes to improve students’ learning
“If you guys [sic] tired with all negative and demotivating news in the social media… I hope this can give you guys a break”
· Carl Samson
Video: Malaysian girl, 6, tells father why she stole $300 from him
A video of a Malaysian man confronting his 6-year-old daughter for stealing from him to help her friends has gone viral on TikTok. What happened: The father, identified only as Erwan, was baffled after losing 1,500 Malaysian ringgit (approximately $328) in cash in his own home.…
· Michelle De Pacina
Owning an LGBT-themed Swatch watch in Malaysia could land you in jail for up to 3 years
Malaysia has banned LGBT-themed Swatch watches, warning violators of jail time of up to three years. The government’s decision: On Thursday, the Malaysian government banned Swatch Group’s watches and accessories, including wrappers and boxes, that celebrate and promote LGBTQ+…
· Ryan General
Video: Lawyer recounts heart-wrenching story of Malaysian mom who stole $4 pencil box for son
‘My mother saw you in the news on TV over a case you had handled and told me who you are,’ the man said. ‘I searched for you and am so glad to meet you’
· Carl Samson
Friends of vegan influencer say her death in Malaysia was due to her all-fruit diet of 7 years
A Russian vegan food influencer allegedly died in Malaysia due to starvation, according to friends who blamed her restrictive dietary choices. Background: Zhanna Samsonova, 39, who went by Zhanna D’Art on her social media pages, advocated for the consumption of “raw vegan food.”…
· Bryan Ke
The 1975’s Indonesia, Taiwan concerts canceled after same-sex kiss controversy in Malaysia
The 1975’s scheduled concerts in Taiwan and Indonesia have reportedly been canceled following a controversial show in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, last week. What happened: The incident occurred at the Sepang International Circuit on Friday, the first day of Kuala Lumpur’s three-day…
· Isa Peralta
This Malaysian restaurant is serving pizza in a bowl of ramen
A Malaysian restaurant is making waves online for its head-scratching new offering: “pizza ramen.” About the dish: On Wednesday, Menya Shi Shi Do took to social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram to advertise the unique ramen.
· Ryan General
Malaysia to sue Meta for non-removal of ‘undesirable’ posts
“Meta’s response, which has been sluggish and unsatisfactory, has not met the urgency of the matter and has led to increasing public concern and scrutiny”
· Bryan Ke
Malaysia taps Interpol for help tracking US comedian Jocelyn Chia after MH370 joke
Malaysia is reportedly seeking Interpol’s help to track comedian Jocelyn Chia’s location in retaliation for her joke about the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 (MH370). What happened: Chia, who is Boston-born but grew up in Singapore, was performing a stand-up show at the…
· Editorial Staff
Malaysian student goes viral for making DIY air conditioner
A Malaysian university student has gone viral for building a DIY air conditioner using ice boxes and fans. About the makeshift air conditioner: On May 11, TikTok user Daniel (@danielltwoplus) shared a video of his innovative project.