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April 21, 2026 19 visible stories Cyber & Technology

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The Straits Times Asia

Cyber & Technology

Cyber & Technology 1m ago

Malay ruler of Negeri Sembilan can be ousted. His chieftains are now trying to do just that

Negeri Sembilan's Menteri Besar also faces calls for removal amid the dispute over the Malay ruler's ouster.

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Southeast Asia · straitstimes.com

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Jail, caning for man who molested daughter after wife 'unwilling' to engage in sex with him

The offences came to light after the victim attended a classroom discussion on personal safety and inappropriate touching on Aug 7, 2025.

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Southeast Asia · channelnewsasia.com

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Man seen kicking woman in Lucky Plaza video to be charged

The pair knew each other and the man had previously assaulted the woman, say the police.

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Southeast Asia · channelnewsasia.com

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The Straits Times Asia

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The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

Malay ruler of Negeri Sembilan can be ousted. His chieftains are now trying to do just that

Negeri Sembilan's Menteri Besar also faces calls for removal amid the dispute over the Malay ruler's ouster.

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Southeast Asia

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Channel NewsAsia • 1m ago

Jail, caning for man who molested daughter after wife 'unwilling' to engage in sex with him

The offences came to light after the victim attended a classroom discussion on personal safety and inappropriate touching on Aug 7, 2025.

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Southeast Asia Singapore

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Channel NewsAsia • 1m ago

Man seen kicking woman in Lucky Plaza video to be charged

The pair knew each other and the man had previously assaulted the woman, say the police.

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The Notam issued by Pakistan for barring Indian flights in its airspace till May 24, 2026. — PAA website

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PAA extends airspace ban for Indian aircraft until May 24

The Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) on Tuesday extended its airspace ban for Indian aircraft for another month until May 24, marking a year of flight restrictions on India’s airlines. “Pakistani airspace will remain clo...

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Starbucks Singapore draws criticism over plan to remove straws from condiment bars

Customers have raised hygiene, accessibility and sustainability concerns.

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Southeast Asia Dining ,CNA Lifestyle ,Singapore

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Singaporean actor-artist Chen Xi and wife host Japan wedding ceremony with guests from across the globe

The wedding was held at a Japanese Shinto Munakata Taisha shrine with friends and family from 12 different countries in attendance.

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