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Malaysia's not looking so good right now. Various states in the nation have moved back into a conditional movement control order (CMCO) due to a sudden spike in COVID-19 cases. And things are looking pretty iffy on whether or not the country can get its shit together as the third wave of infections looms upon us. If this is the first time you're hearing about the latest CMCO, here's a […]

The Merlion is undeniably a key figure for Singapore. Standing proud at Merlion Park, the mythical creature with a lion's head and the body of a fish is widely used to represent Singapore and its people as the nation's patriotic emblem. And this time, it's getting a major role in the graphic novel titled Starlight Cats. Set in Singapore, the intergalactic action-adventure chronicles the adventures of a little girl named... […]

Many people have been staying at home, trying to limit their time outside as much as possible as we combat the coronavirus. But it seems like one Singapore resident is taking advantage of the peace and quiet to take a tour around the island city-state. A lone male macaque was spotted on October 2, 2020, chilling at Marina Bay and enjoying the sights without the usual crowd of tourists. Sabrina […]

Malaysians be warned. The current spike in reported COVID-19 cases may just be the beginning of an even bigger problem. The Malaysian Health Ministry predicts that the next two to three days will have even more cases reported as public health measures are being taken throughout the country. Wait. What's going on? Malaysia is facing its third wave of coronavirus infections. Malaysia has been experiencing a drastic increase in the […]

So, CNN messed up big time. In an article published on October 7, CNN mistakenly wrote that Singapore is "not a country". Of course, people are understandably pissed. The CNN article discussed U.S. President Donald Trump's "erratic" behavior as well as his " irresponsible and politically questionable moves" since he left the hospital after being diagnosed with COVID-19. It went on to list down countries which had lower COVID-19 cases […]

Attention karaoke lovers, we've got some bad news for you. If you've been singing at the top of your lungs all day, every day in Manila, Philippines, you better put down your mics. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno announced on October 8, 2020, that daytime karaoke is banned in the city. DAYTIME USE OF VIDEOKE, KARAOKE AND OTHER SOUND-PRODUCING DEVICES DISTURBING OUR COMMUNITIES ARE NOW BANNED IN... Posted by Isko Moreno […]

In case you haven't heard, there's a Super Nintendo World theme park that's currently in the works in Japan. While the theme park hasn't officially opened its doors yet, there have been several sneak peeks of its layout and it's been looking really cool so far. But while we're waiting for Super Nintendo World to open, Universal Studios Japan (USJ) is opening a Mario World of its own this month. […]

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Southeast Asia, countries are also tightening their border rules in order to prevent outbreaks. Travel has been strictly limited between Malaysia with its Movement Control Order and Singapore with its Circuit Breaker, causing many Malaysian parents who are working in Singapore to be separated from their children back home. Thankfully, some families have been reunited thanks to the efforts of local politicians. And it […]

Time Out has released its list of the 40 coolest neighborhoods in the world. As always, the annual list was conducted through their index survey, where roughly 38,000 respondents wrote in their answers and voted on the best neighborhoods of their favorite cities. From creative districts to outlying suburbs, these are the "places that represent the soul of the city." So obviously, we had to check if any cities hailing […]