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Navigating the Gridlock: The Jalan Bukit Bintang Stage-by-Stage Guide

By Desk Writer
April 21, 2026
in :  Malaysia
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Jalan Bukit Bintang, the busiest tourist and shopping street in Kuala Lumpur, is about to be transformed on a grand scale, as it will close down over four days starting next Wednesday. The city is cleaning up the streets as part of the Visit Malaysia 2026 program, where the city hosts two large back-to-back events: the World Labour Day Celebration …

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Why LTO Bans motovlogger Ishi Lee from Driving for Two Years?

By Manika
April 21, 2026
in :  ASEAN News
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The driver of female motovlogger Ishi Lee has officially had her license suspended by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and declared to have 2 years of ineligibility period to reapply for a license. The case, which was closed in a Supplemental Order issued on April 20, 2026, is the result of numerous infractions and a deliberate refusal to comply with …

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Why 22 of Asia’s Biggest Social Media Stars Are at Mahabodhi Temple

By Desk Writer
April 21, 2026
in :  ASEAN News
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Beneath the ancient tree, voices from across Asia gathered – not with chants but with cameras on April 20, 2026. 22 known online figures arrived at Mahabodhi Temple, where silence usually speaks loudest. Spirituality here now flows through screens just as much as prayers. Their presence stirred something quiet yet loud. Not worship, exactly – but attention, focused differently. Digital …

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The “Pi Record” Hero: Malaysia’s New Math Prodigy — Penang Student Enters Record Books

By Manika
April 21, 2026
in :  Malaysia
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The student is a 14-year old student in Penang who has been making headlines due to her outstanding work in mathematics. K. Poonyamitra, a Form Two student of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (P), is a student who has managed to memorize, and recite the first 300 digits of Pi. Her success has made her the entry in the Malaysia Book of …

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Medical Emergency in Hanoi: Man Rushed to Surgery with Chopsticks Embedded in Both Eyes — What We Know About the Freak Incident

By Manika
April 21, 2026
in :  ASEAN News
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A medical emergency that happened in Hanoi is rare and shocking as it attracted the attention of people all over the world when a 25-year-old man reported to the hospital with two deep-seated chopsticks in both eye sockets. Doctors are claiming that the incident that was reported on April 20, 2026 is being termed as one in a million cases …

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The 1% Warning: Japan Issues Rare Special Advisory After 7.7 Quake

By Manika
April 21, 2026
in :  ASEAN News, Japan
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On April 20, 2026, shortly after, there was a powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.7, which took place to the north east of Japan, and immediately caught the attention of the world. The earthquake was occurring in the area around Sanriku coast which had a history of seismic activities. Although the damage was only felt on a small scale, the magnitude …

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UNHRC Resolution on Iran Strikes: Global Consensus, Accountability & Gulf Support

By Manika
April 20, 2026
in :  ASEAN News
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A turning point is being made towards the way the world is reacting toward the Gulf crisis. The latest decision made by the United Nations Human Rights Council is not just another diplomatic message, but it is the categorical indicator of international agreement that the strikes being reported to have been connected with Iran are the violations of human rights …

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Desert Dreams: 5 Moments Billie Eilish Proved She’s the Ultimate Belieber at Coachella 2026

By Manika
April 20, 2026
in :  Entertainment
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Coachella 2026‘s second weekend provided a moment that will be written in the history of pop culture. Justin Bieber transformed the stage into a childhood dream of one of his biggest fans, Billie Eilish, during his headlining performance on Saturday, April 18. Although Billie is an international superstar on her own account, her response to playing the stage with her …

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Major Disruption at Kuala Lumpur: Navigating the KLIA System Meltdown

By Manika
April 20, 2026
in :  Malaysia
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The Kuala Lumpur International Airport saw a lot of frustrated tourists who could not travel to the airport after a huge technical breakdown paralyzed the main terminal. On Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the start of the afternoon, a high-voltage power fault caused a KLIA system meltdown that stalled vital services. The worst blow was experienced at the baggage handling …

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Inside the Real Bhoot Bangla: Stay at Jaipur’s 300-Year-Old Chomu Palace Hotel (Only If You’re Brave Enough)

By Manika
April 20, 2026
in :  World
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The Bhoot Bangla trending all over India in April of 2026, isn’t merely a movie set, it is a real-life palace that you can actually rent out to stay the night. This historic hotel, called Chomu Palace Hotel, has attracted enormous publicity through a feature in the film Bhooth Bangla. The palace, which is in the vicinity of Jaipur, is …

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