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Free entry to attractions in Melaka for tourists wearing kebaya

The initiative was among the state’s efforts to appreciate and preserve the Peranakan heritage.
The initiative was among the state’s efforts to appreciate and preserve the Peranakan heritage.

Corroded sewer pipe, soil instability caused KL sinkhole tragedy

Ms Vijayalaksmi's body was never found, despite frantic search operations lasting nine days by dozens of municipal and federal workers.
Ms Vijayalaksmi's body was never found, despite frantic search operations lasting nine days by dozens of municipal and federal workers.

Mount Fuji gets season’s first snowcap, 21 days later than usual

The first snowcap on Mount Fuji was seen 15 days earlier than in 2024, with temperatures at the summit dropping to minus 6.4 deg C.
The first snowcap on Mount Fuji was seen 15 days earlier than in 2024, with temperatures at the summit dropping to minus 6.4 deg C.

Sleep with the fishes: Glamping at the Singapore Oceanarium

Glamping at the Singapore Oceanarium lets one discover the wonders of the sea from a cosy tent.
Glamping at the Singapore Oceanarium lets one discover the wonders of the sea from a cosy tent.

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The other Japan: Discover Okinawa’s island charm

Okinawa was named one of Expedia's destinations of the year for 2026.
Okinawa was named one of Expedia's destinations of the year for 2026.

Japan’s Gifu castle offers ‘lord for a night’ experience

The city is accepting applications for the nighttime rental of Gifu Castle’s main keep on Nov 21.
The city is accepting applications for the nighttime rental of Gifu Castle’s main keep on Nov 21.

Filipinos rescued in Northern Japan Alps, 1 dies

Mt Okuhotakadake, which straddles Nagano and Gifu prefectures in the Northern Japan Alps.
Mt Okuhotakadake, which straddles Nagano and Gifu prefectures in the Northern Japan Alps.

Need a dino for your garden? Theme park in the US is selling its animatronic dinosaurs

A family visits Field Station: Dinosaurs outdoor theme park in Leonia, N.J. on Sept. 28, 2025. Thirty-one animatronic dinosaurs on display at the theme park Ñ including some that growl and roar Ñ are for sale. (Lanna Apisukh/The New York Times)
A family visits Field Station: Dinosaurs outdoor theme park in Leonia, N.J. on Sept. 28, 2025. Thirty-one animatronic dinosaurs on display at the theme park Ñ including some that growl and roar Ñ are for sale. (Lanna Apisukh/The New York Times)

South Korea eases rules on urban homestay businesses for overseas tourists

The South Korean government has pledged to take extensive measures to strengthen the tourism ecosystem.
The South Korean government has pledged to take extensive measures to strengthen the tourism ecosystem.

‘Chicken steak brother’ turns small city in China into instant hit

Street vendor Li Junyong, nicknamed “chicken steak brother”, has shot to fame and become a signature attraction in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province.
Street vendor Li Junyong, nicknamed “chicken steak brother”, has shot to fame and become a signature attraction in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.