The Bugis people of South Sulawesi are a powerful ethnic group remarkable for their recognition of five separate genders. But … More
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Singapore’s endless pursuit of cleanliness
These quintessentially Singaporean values have been put to the test during Covid-19, when good public hygiene practice can be a … More
Cockpit voice recorder from crashed Indonesian jet downloaded successfully
JAKARTA (REUTERS) : The cockpit voice recorder (CVR) from a crashed Sriwijaya Air jet has been downloaded successfully and includes the last … More
Visitors tiptoe through the tulips in Dutch virus test
LISSE, Netherlands (AP) : Finally, after bleak winter months of a coronavirus lockdown, springtime shoots of hope emerged Friday as … More
Tributes to Prince Philip, Belfast unrest, horses airlifted in Switzerland | This week in pictures
This week the world paid tribute to Prince Philip, the Queen’s husband, who died aged 99. Meanwhile, unrest in Belfast, … More
Nature beckons, with breathtaking views at Inobong
KOTA KINABALU : On a Saturday just before dawn, hikers can be seen slowly trudging up a hilly remote road … More
The enduring allure of lost cities
Tales of mysterious ruins have long enchanted travellers from afar, but those stories may hide something even more fascinating – … More
Ukrainians, Russian held for Dubai balcony nude photo shoot
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) : Police in Dubai have arrested 11 Ukrainian women and a Russian man for their … More
Wallabies. Cowboys. Street artists land in Australia’s outback.
Across the country, painted silos are turning fading rural areas into open-air art galleries. Locals hope they bring tourism, too. … More
Unravelling The Significance Of Melaka’s Masjid Kampung Hulu
MELAKA (Bernama) : No visitor to the Historic City of Melaka will be able to miss the charm of the … More
Ipoh’s once-forgotten and rediscovered Da Seng Ngan cave temple
Tokong Da Seng Ngan is a cave temple located at the foot of Gunung Rapat on Jalan Gopeng, Ipoh. Gunung … More
Art festival for enthusiasts and collectors alike
Art enthusiasts and collectors will be pleased to experience various forms of art such as photography, performance, drawing, painting and … More
Vaccination Campaign Key for Revival of Bali’s Tourism Industry
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The COVID-19 pandemic has dragged Indonesia into serious public health and economic crises, like many other countries … More
Once a state secret, these Albanian bunkers are now museums
Creative ideas and art transport Tirana, Albania’s lively capital city, far from its Communist past. In many former Eastern Bloc … More
Langkawi: The curious island of the strange colugos
Despite being found in most forest habitats of Southeast Asia, surprisingly little is known about the Malayan colugo, or “flying … More
All about asparagus
Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkok showcases flavours and finesse with a special dinner series The first thing that comes to mind … More
Taiwan train crash suspect released on bond, maintains innocence
HUALIEN : The main suspect in Taiwan’s deadliest train accident has maintained his innocence to reporters after being released on … More
In tourist-free Bali, artists persevere through ‘darkest moment’
Art and Bali’s unique Hindu culture are inextricably linked, but the absence of visitors has left artists struggling. Bali, Indonesia … More
Where is Malaysia’s national dish?
Although versions of nasi lemak can be found across South-East Asia, Malaysia claims this beloved street food classic as its … More
Another vessel sinks off Langkawi; the second in 3 months
Malaysian-registered cruise ship encounters oil leakage due to engine problems LANGKAWI – A Malaysian-registered cruise ship, Reef Explorer, sank off Pulau … More
Nissin Foods’ Cupnoodles Museum opens in Hong Kong
The Cupnoodles Museum has officially opened in Hong Kong, becoming the first instant ramen-themed museum operated by Japan’s Nissin Foods … More
Japan’s famous cherry blossoms see early bloom amid warming
TOKYO (AP) : Japan’s famous cherry blossoms have reached their flowery peak in many places earlier this year than at … More
Indonesia recovers cockpit voice recorder of crashed Sriwijaya Air jet
JAKARTA (REUTERS) : Indonesia’s transport ministry said on Wednesday (March 31) it had recovered the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) of … More
Khasis : India’s indigenous matrilineal society
In one of the world’s last matrilineal societies, women control property and inheritance and dominate public spaces. So, why are … More
