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South China Morning Post

First published in 1903, South China Morning Post is Hong Kong's premier English language newspaper and has the city's most affluent and influential readership. With a reputation for authoritative, influential and independent reporting on Hong Kong and China. The newspaper is supported with its online publica

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South China Morning Post
scmp.com > photos > hong-kong > 3366637 > pictures-hong-kong-marks-yu-lan-festival-or-hungry-ghost-festival

In pictures: Hong Kong marks Yu Lan Festival, or Hungry Ghost Festival

6+ day, 14+ hour ago   (16+ words) South China Morning Post...

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scmp.com > news > people-culture > trending-china > article > 3366515 > chinese-food-vendor-sparks-camera-bullying-debate-after-vloggers-portray-her-evil-granny

China vendor sparks ‘camera bullying’ debate after vloggers portray her as ‘evil’

1+ week, 13+ hour ago   (181+ words) Some content creators claim ‘there is no privacy in public places', lawyers clarify that people do not forfeit personal rights by being visible A 92-year-old snack vendor from southwestern China has sparked a debate over online exploitation after vloggers deliberately…...

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scmp.com > week-asia > lifestyle-culture > article > 3366427 > young-malaysians-brew-goal-traditional-tuak-drink-become-national-success

Young Malaysians brew goal for traditional tuak drink to become national success

1+ week, 18+ hour ago   (229+ words) Given the drink’s origins in Sarawak, industry players have to balance between adhering to traditional processes and commercial limitations At Raffly Langi’s family longhouse in Sarawak, on Malaysian Borneo, the tuak rice wine did not come in a branded bottle…...

South China Morning Post
scmp.com > week-asia > lifestyle-culture > article > 3366059 > malaysian-heritage-site-caught-row-over-non-local-staff

Malaysian heritage site caught in row over non-local staff

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (124+ words) South China Morning Post A viral video shot at the Sultan Abdul Samad Building has sparked a backlash, despite management insisting the worker was not a tour guide Sharp-eyed viewers noticed that among the staff in KL City Gallery uniforms…...

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scmp.com > week-asia > lifestyle-culture > article > 3365625 > reviving-kuala-lumpur-can-malaysia-modernise-without-pricing-out-its-past

Reviving Kuala Lumpur: can Malaysia modernise without pricing out its past?

2+ week, 20+ hour ago   (218+ words) Urban renewal aims to regenerate the capital’s historic core, but polish and authenticity don’t always share the same street A yellowing receipt, framed behind glass near the entrance of Abdul Razak Gold House, records an address that no longer officially…...

South China Morning Post
scmp.com > week-asia > health-environment > article > 3365267 > terror-malaysian-roller-coaster-fails-mid-ride-10-injured

‘Crazy loud’: terror as Malaysian roller coaster fails mid-ride, injuring 10

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (128+ words) A top official points to metal fatigue as police and the theme park operator face a backlash for delayed comment on Saturday’s incident Authorities said on Monday that the riders had suffered minor injuries after the ride abruptly stopped, leaving…...

South China Morning Post
scmp.com > week-asia > lifestyle-culture > article > 3365214 > can-anwars-call-freer-filmmaking-help-ease-malaysias-censorship-rules

Anwar’s call for creative freedom clashes with Malaysia’s censorship reality

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (150+ words) The prime minister’s remarks come after Malaysia’s top court upheld a ban on the independent film ‘Mentega Terbang’ last month Anwar said an industry forced to repeatedly seek official approval for individual scenes could not become more creative or competitive,…...

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scmp.com > week-asia > politics > article > 3364645 > malaysians-ask-zohran-mamdani-fix-potholes-viral-meme-appeal

‘Please help me’: Malaysians ask Mamdani to fix potholes in meme appeal

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (314+ words) South China Morning Post Malaysians have launched a humorous appeal to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to fix their potholes, sparking a meme fest praising his responsiveness and highlighting local government inaction The campaign began after a social media…...

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scmp.com > magazines > style > people > celebrities > article > 3364279 > malaysias-princess-ilyana-just-married-british-racing-driver-chris-froggatt-heres-what-we-know

Meet Malaysia’s Princess Ilyana, who just wed British racer Chris Froggatt

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (425+ words) First published in 1903, South China Morning Post is Hong Kong's premier English language newspaper and has the city's most affluent and influential readership. With a reputation for authoritative, influential and independent reporting on Hong Kong and China. The newspaper is…...