Severe Flooding and Landslides in Borneo – Five Dead
KUALA LUMPUR – Borneo has been battered by relentless heavy rainfall, triggering severe floods and landslides that have claimed at least five lives and forced thousands of residents to evacuate across the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak. Government data … Continue reading Severe Flooding and Landslides in Borneo – Five Dead
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
BANGKOK – In a landmark move, Thailand has legalized same-sex marriage, becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to do so. On the first day of this historic law coming into effect, hundreds of same-sex couples gathered in Bangkok to … Continue reading Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Travel booking: What device should be chosen ?
BANGKOK – Travelers have long debated whether flight prices change based on the device used to book. Many claim that the same flight costs more when booked on a smartphone compared to a laptop or on a MacBook versus a … Continue reading Travel booking: What device should be chosen ?
Unusual Monsoon Surge Sparks Climate Concerns
SINGAPORE – Recent heavy rainfall in Singapore and across South-east Asia, while not unusual during the monsoon season, has reignited concerns about the long-term effects of climate change on regional weather patterns. Experts warn that wetter conditions could persist through … Continue reading Unusual Monsoon Surge Sparks Climate Concerns
MetMalaysia Issues Warning on Heavy Rainfall and Floods
KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued an urgent warning of heavy continuous rain expected to affect multiple states across the country from January 15 to 18. This weather event, attributed to an impending monsoon surge, is … Continue reading MetMalaysia Issues Warning on Heavy Rainfall and Floods