VISITORS to Taman Melawati in Ampang, Selangor, are sure to be captivated by the luminous pelita buluh (oil lamps in bamboo) put up by its riverine community for this year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. Some 50 traditional lamps have been placed along both sides of the bridge over Sungai Klang at the Taman Melawati River Three Park (TMR3 Park) along Jalan Melawati 5, as … [Read more...] about Taman Melawati’s festive vibrance
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Labor heads for victory in Australia
Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese speaks with reporters after voting in Sydney on Friday (Bloomberg Photo) SYDNEY: Australia’s Labor Party is set to take power for the first time since 2013, as voters booted out Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s conservative coalition in a shift likely to bring greater action on climate change and a national body to fight corruption. Labor … [Read more...] about Labor heads for victory in Australia
UPDATE: Suspect in assault case with Russian woman in Chon Buri released
THE LATEST The suspect who police said admitted to assaulting a Russian woman in Chon Buri has now been released from police custody last night. This was after the suspect had just been summoned to the Nong Prue Police station on the same day. Police told local media they couldn’t issue an arrest warrant without a positive testimony from the victim. They said that since … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Suspect in assault case with Russian woman in Chon Buri released
A paw-some day trip: dogs ride Japan bullet train
A whole carriage was dedicated to the pooches on Saturday's tour KARUIZAWA (JAPAN) - On Japan's bullet trains, dogs usually have to travel in a carrier, but on Saturday they could stretch their paws and enjoy the scenery on a special pet-friendly express. At Ueno station in Tokyo, 21 furry passengers boarded the sleek shinkansen train for a one-hour ride to the resort town … [Read more...] about A paw-some day trip: dogs ride Japan bullet train
Russia says 963 Americans are banned from entering, adds 26 new Canadians
LONDON (Reuters) -Russia said on Saturday it had so far banned 963 Americans from entering the country - including previously announced moves against President Joe Biden and other top officials - and would continue to retaliate against what it called hostile U.S. actions. The largely symbolic travel bans form part of a downward spiral in Russia's relations with the West since … [Read more...] about Russia says 963 Americans are banned from entering, adds 26 new Canadians