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Asia
Malaysia mulls new law to impose civil penalties against those playing up race, religion and royalty rhetorics
In issuing his final warning to all parties ahead of the upcoming state elections to not exploit issues touching on…
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Travel
Portugal bans loud music on its beaches with fines of up €36,000
Want peace and quiet while you sunbathe? This European country promises sun, sea and silence. Beachgoers in Portugal have been…
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Spain
Spanish PM says ‘biggest mistake’ of his government is new rape law
Since last October, when the new law came into force, 943 sex offenders have seen their jail sentence reduced. The…
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Asia
Campaigners slam Japan government forced sterilisation report
TOKYO: Japanese campaigners on Wednesday (Jun 21) slammed a government report into the sterilisation of thousands under a eugenics law…
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Asia
Malaysia passes 3 Bills in parliament to decriminalise suicide attempts
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Upper House of parliament on Wednesday (Jun 21) passed a third Bill to decriminalise suicide attempts, in…
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United Kingdom
Climate activism: Where in Europe hands out the harshest punishments?
Climate protestors could face fines of up to €60,000 for damaging monuments or cultural sites in Italy. Under Prime Minister…
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Asia
Indonesia court rejects motion to change way parliamentary election is run
JAKARTA: The Indonesian Constitutional Court on Thursday (Jun 15) rejected a lawsuit that seeks to change the way the country…
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Travel
Travelling the world isn’t easy when you’re gay. Here’s my experience
Sri Lanka is yet to decriminalise same-sex relationships. Here’s how we navigated the country as a gay couple. We’re playing…
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Asia
Cannabis-flavoured gummies, ‘CBD’ massages in Thailand: Why Singaporean visitors must beware
“No one, absolutely no one, is batting an eyelid,” programme host Diana Ser remarked as she walked down a street…
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Spain
Racism against footballer Vinícius sparks anti-racism law in Spain
“Spain is known as a country of racists”, said the Brazilian football player. The stands at Mestalla, Valencia’s football stadium,…
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