Record Number of Executions in 2025
Human rights groups have condemned a record number of state sanctioned executions in 2025.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Singapore
Nonya; The Peranakan Culture of Malaysia
The Peranakan Nonya culture is a unique and vibrant part of Malaysia’s heritage, particularly in Melaka (Malacca) and Penang where the descendants of early Chinese immigrants intermarried with local Malays, creating a distinct community known as Peranakan or Straits Chinese.
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The Port of Singapore
It is currently the world’s second-busiest port behind Shanghai in China in terms of total shipping tonnage.
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Shopping in Singapore
Ever since Britain’s Sir Stamford Raffles sailed up the Singapore River back in 1819, the centre of the city has been a focus of commerce and trading. Take a relaxing boat trip to Clarke Quay to take in historical colonial sites, restored shop houses and other buildings that showcase Singapore’s past.
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The World’s Most Visited Cities
More than half of the the 10 most visited cities in the world are now located outside Europe and the United States . Four cities are in Asia including the most visited city, Bangkok.
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