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‘WTF is Up in Southeast Asia + Hong Kong’ is a podcast by Coconuts Media that delivers impactful, weird, and wonderful reporting by our journalists on the ground in Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur and Bali. Listen to headline news and insightful interviews on matters large and small, designed for people located in – or curious about – Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.
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The last episode of the year does not disappoint with this week’s stories true to the WTF brand: notably allegations of security personnel sticking fingers in festival goers’ bras and grabbing crotches at the recent 808 Festival in Bangkok. Coconuts Bangkok Nicky Tanskul (who was also there at the EDM fest) sheds light on the account of a female attendee who came with receipts.
We also reminisce on the year that was through highlights on the podcast. Tune in!
Other stories include:
Thumbs down: East Nusa Tenggara man finds human finger in his plate of sayur lodeh | Search or assault? Thai security grab crotches, stick fingers under bras at ‘808 Festival’ | Blitar Mayor and wife bound, gagged, and robbed at their residence: Police | Activists call on Malaysian government to assist Rohingya refugees stranded at sea | Filipino actress Dolly de Leon gets Golden Globes nod for ‘Triangle of Sadness’ | Best spots in Singapore to soak up the Christmas vibes
WTF is up in Southeast Asia + Hong Kong delivers impactful, weird, and wonderful reporting by our journalists on the ground in eight cities: Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Yangon, and Bali. Listen to headline news on matters large and small, designed for people located in – or curious about – Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.
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The Indonesian parliament quietly passed a bill to revise its colonial-era penal code, with much of the media attention turned to all but one provision: outlawing sex between non-spouses. Coconuts Regional Managing Editor Andra Nasrie gives us the lowdown on what that’s really about, and why people ought to pay attention to other parts of the bill aside from policing sexy time. Tune in!
Other stories include:
RKUHP: Indonesia’s proposed new criminal code has a conservative slant, but should we be worried? | Former Malaysian PM denies stealing RM600 billion | Woman from the Philippines raped by American man in Canggu while her friend held her down: Police | 2 meteor showers will light up the Philippines’ night sky in December | Hail Satan? Church-burning Norwegian black metal band coming to Bangkok | COCO CRINGE: Singapore minister puts out anti-scam advisory through TikTok dance
WTF is up in Southeast Asia + Hong Kong delivers impactful, weird, and wonderful reporting by our journalists on the ground in eight cities: Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Yangon, and Bali. Listen to headline news on matters large and small, designed for people located in – or curious about – Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.
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The LGBTQ+ community in Singapore is celebrating a hollow victory after a bill was passed repealing a law that criminalized sex between two men, while another was passed to ensure that the definition of marriage as between a man and a woman is protected. Coconuts Singapore’s Delfina Utomo gives us the lowdown on the reaction in the Little Red Dot, and how even the smallest steps for LGBTQ+ rights should be celebrated in the largely conservative country. Tune in!
Other stories include:
New Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim refuses to use his office’s official Mercedes S600 | Gov’t eyes flying cars for Indonesia’s future capital city Nusantara | Riding BTS will be more expensive starting Jan. 1 | They’re building a shortcut in Canggu (but not the one you’re probably thinking of) | INTERVIEW: ‘I was told that I would never see my family again’ | Dear ‘Underage’ producers, it’s 2022. Can we please stop sexualizing minors?
WTF is up in Southeast Asia + Hong Kong delivers impactful, weird, and wonderful reporting by our journalists on the ground in eight cities: Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Yangon, and Bali. Listen to headline news on matters large and small, designed for people located in – or curious about – Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.
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Staying true to the WTF spirit of this podcast is the outcome of the recent Malaysian election where Barisan Nasional, the right-wing alliance headed by the once-undefeatable Umno party, lost big. With no parties dominating seats in the Malaysian parliament, the country’s government hangs in the balance — and Coconuts KL’s Aminah Farid joins us to shed light on yet another political shitshow in Southeast Asia. Tune in!
Other stories include:
Cianjur earthquake: Governor confirms 162 killed, mostly children | Senior officials insist cannabis won’t be recriminalized | ‘My clothing doesn’t define me’: Aussie beauty influencer Kelsey Foster on staying positive amid criticism over Bali orphanage visit | Leni Robredo recreates ‘Crash Landing on You’ scenes in recent trip to Zurich | Englishman In Singapore: Sting to perform at The Star Theatre in March | Fossil fraud: T-rex skeleton pulled from HK auction after paleontologist raises doubts about its authenticity
WTF is up in Southeast Asia + Hong Kong delivers impactful, weird, and wonderful reporting by our journalists on the ground in eight cities: Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Yangon, and Bali. Listen to headline news on matters large and small, designed for people located in – or curious about – Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.
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We’re not necessarily against culinary reinventions of our beloved national dishes, but when an LA-based sandwich shop put Singapore’s beloved Hainanese chicken rice between two pieces of bread, we had our doubts. But this week’s guest to WTF, Regional Managing Editor Delfina Utomo, argues that there’s some sense in the reinvention, as long as one is open minded enough to try. Tune in!
Other stories include:
Watch: Elon Musk’s bizarre, virtual interview by candlelight at the B20 Summit in Bali | Embarrassingly error-filled APEC welcome sign fixed | Batik Air sorry for misplacing the president’s son’s luggage | 1MDB: Malaysia court rejects government request to forfeit designer handbags and jewellery seized from Najib and Rosmah | ‘First world prices with third world wages’: Filipinos compare grocery prices between Singapore and Manila
WTF is up in Southeast Asia + Hong Kong delivers impactful, weird, and wonderful reporting by our journalists on the ground in eight cities: Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Yangon, and Bali. Listen to headline news on matters large and small, designed for people located in – or curious about – Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.
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Thousands of Thais have fallen victim to traffickers who forced them to commit cyber crimes against their compatriots under threat of violence. While such scams have been widely documented, few have followed up on victims after they were rescued and repatriated. Coconuts Bangkok’s Milk talks to us about her three-part story on how Thai trafficking victims’ nightmare continues with prosecution back home. Tune in!
Other stories include:
More than 550 doctors fired by Myanmar junta for refusing to work in protest | Babysitter braves Kampung Baru blaze with baby in arms | ‘Kebaya Merah’ and the hardcore risks adult content creators in Indonesia are willing to take | CNB chimes in on Aaron Carter’s death, uses his drug abuse to give anti-drug PSA | Immigration pursuing unruly foreigners after MotoGP wannabe does street burnout in Bali | Inmates now using drones to sneak in contraband, jail bureau claims
WTF is up in Southeast Asia + Hong Kong delivers impactful, weird, and wonderful reporting by our journalists on the ground in eight cities: Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Yangon, and Bali. Listen to headline news on matters large and small, designed for people located in – or curious about – Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.
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Twenty people were arrested for allegedly inciting vice and cross-dressing in Kuala Lumpur during a Halloween party, of all things. This may come as a shock to those who see KL as a relatively progressive city, but Coconuts KL’s Aminah Farid explains that religion has long been used to justify persecution towards the LGBTQ+ community. Ominously, things may continue to get worse as elections loom in Malaysia. Tune in!
Other stories include:
One Thai killed in Seoul Halloween stampede: embassy | Richard Branson declines offer to live TV debate on the death penalty, urges Singapore to challenge local activists instead | 1.8 tons of liquid meth disguised as coconut water intercepted by HK Customs in city’s biggest meth bust ever | Travelers to Australia, declare your rendang or face huge fine and deportation | Authorities defend removal of ads – including for ‘babi guling’ – ahead of G20 Summit | Family remembers late patriarch by painting his tomb like Jollibee
WTF is up in Southeast Asia + Hong Kong delivers impactful, weird, and wonderful reporting by our journalists on the ground in eight cities: Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Yangon, and Bali. Listen to headline news on matters large and small, designed for people located in – or curious about – Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.
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A storefront with the sign “SEX SHOP” in neon pink normally leaves little to the imagination, but in Bangkok, it’s a provocative gallery dedicated to artworks that destigmatize sex and kinks while promoting overall sexual health. Coconuts Bangkok’s Nicky Tanskul gives us the lowdown on just what to expect in this sex-filled quarters in Phloen Chit, and the kind of pieces open-minded purveyors can acquire. Tune in!
Other stories include:
Military jets bomb concert in northern Myanmar, killing at least 50 | Human Rights Watch calls on Malaysia to halt deportations of Myanmar refugees due to risk of arrest back home | Mask off! Marcos Jr to sign executive order making indoor mask-wearing ‘voluntary’ | Indonesia officially launches second-home visa, allowing holders 10-year stay (including in Bali) | Singapore challenges billionaire Richard Branson to live TV debate on the death penalty | How yoga pants became an object of controversy and defiance in Hong Kong | With a heavy dose of kink, Bangkok clinic-cum-gallery prescribes better sexual health | Can we, once and for all, stop referring to the Indonesian language as ‘bahasa’?
WTF is up in Southeast Asia + Hong Kong delivers impactful, weird, and wonderful reporting by our journalists on the ground in eight cities: Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Yangon, and Bali. Listen to headline news on matters large and small, designed for people located in – or curious about – Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.
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The 2002 Bali bombings were one of the deadliest terror attacks the region has ever seen, claiming the lives of 202 people. Twenty years on, the pain from the tragedy persists, and things got downright triggering when graphic footage from the attacks was shown to survivors and mourners who attended a memorial service in Kuta. We speak to Coconuts Bali Managing Editor Amahl to understand how that could have happened, and whether or not people were held responsible. Tune in!
Other stories include:
Journalists go into hiding after threats by Myanmar’s military junta | Primary school teacher threatened with dismissal letter for voicing out against school syllabus | Hong Kong civil servant arrested for releasing revenge porn of girlfriend who allegedly strayed | Dog saliva or alcohol? What really triggered the Turkish Airlines passenger on that diverted flight? | Redditors sharing Pinoys’ weirdest flexes expose toxic cracks in Filipino culture | High honors: Bangkok dispensary to hold ‘Cannabis Cup’ | Get Rex’d: Singapore set to welcome a giant T-Rex – but only for 3 days
WTF is up in Southeast Asia + Hong Kong delivers impactful, weird, and wonderful reporting by our journalists on the ground in eight cities: Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Yangon, and Bali. Listen to headline news on matters large and small, designed for people located in – or curious about – Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.
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Tragedy after tragedy in Southeast Asia — this time, the worst massacre Thailand has seen after 36 were killed in a mass shooting. But perhaps none as tragic as this cop — who managed to chuckle while giving a press briefing on the matter. Coconuts Bangkok’s Nicky Tanskul returns to the podcast seat to shed light on this bizarre reaction, and why the erring officer got sacked. Tune in!
Other stories include:
Malaysia dissolves parliament to make way for 15th general election | 5 killed, dozens evacuated as floods inundate parts of Bali | Senior cop who laughed during massacre interview loses PR post | Police officer from anti-drug unit arrested in connection with seizure of nearly 1 ton of meth | Debate over whether seats should be given up for children sparks altercation on MTR, delay on East Rail line (Videos) | Singapore ministers don’t get special treatment, not even for ‘Hokkien Mee’ | Beware the Potato House: 5 haunted places in Jakarta & the horror movies they inspired
WTF is up in Southeast Asia + Hong Kong delivers impactful, weird, and wonderful reporting by our journalists on the ground in eight cities: Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Yangon, and Bali. Listen to headline news on matters large and small, designed for people located in – or curious about – Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.
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It has been an especially somber week in the region, with the tone set by the terrifying incident at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Indonesia, where at least 131 soccer fans died in a stampede. Regional Managing Editor and WTF host Andra Nasrie takes us through what we know so far about the devastating tragedy while offering theories as to who to blame (spoiler: it’s not the spectators). Tune in!
Other stories include:
Netizens call for justice over slain broadcaster as #JusticeForPercyLapid trends | Junta sentences Australian economist Sean Turnell to 3 years in prison | ‘Jealous’ Bangkok man cuts up woman, to internet’s grim fascination | Lost at sea: Indonesian fisherman found clinging to plastic barrel | Primary school allegedly conducts ‘mock prison’ experience to teach students importance of abiding the law | Sneak Beak: The new Bird Paradise will open in the second quarter of 2023 | Indonesian coaches rising up in Bali’s foreigner-dominated fitness scene
WTF is up in Southeast Asia + Hong Kong delivers impactful, weird, and wonderful reporting by our journalists on the ground in eight cities: Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Yangon, and Bali. Listen to headline news on matters large and small, designed for people located in – or curious about – Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.
WTF is up in Southeast Asia + Hong Kong is available on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe today!
While Dota 2 is a game beloved by all ages, you should probably keep the young’uns away from the Southeast Asia server – a cesspool of cuss words from across the region. It got so bad that Japanese gamer and Twitch streamer Xiinya collected all of these into a banging tune. Coconuts Regional Managing Editor Delfina Utomo hops onboard to talk to us exactly which countries were represented with their colorful language, and why this has sparked a bizarre sense of patriotism among the region’s players. Tune in!
Other stories include:
5 rescuers in Bulacan killed during typhoon ‘Karding’ flash flood | Oh Noru! Typhoon about to hit storm-battered Bangkok | Government mascot apologizes for insensitive post about near-escape of transgender woman from police | Sweet tax: Indonesia mulls excise on sugary drinks | Japanese gamer turns Singapore cuss words into a song, now on Spotify | Angry dad in your area: Man allegedly burns daughter’s precious K-pop merchandise, gets trashed by Internet | New Canggu eatery Inklusiv Warung, with its Deaf wait staff, is about more than just great food
WTF is up in Southeast Asia + Hong Kong delivers impactful, weird, and wonderful reporting by our journalists on the ground in eight cities: Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Yangon, and Bali. Listen to headline news on matters large and small, designed for people located in – or curious about – Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.
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Muslims saying “rest in peace, Queen Elizabeth” is apparently a big no-no, according to a Malaysian Islamic jurist who this week warned against asking God for “forgiveness” for deceased non-Muslims. Coconuts KL reporter Aminah Farid came on this week’s episode to explain that while not every Muslim in the country is that narrow-minded about their faith, attempts to otherize non-Muslims remain alarmingly common. Tune in!
Other stories include:
#NeverForget, #NeverAgain trend on Twitter as Filipinos mark 50th anniversary of martial law | No Thai royals at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral | Indonesian TikTok user does blackface to mock ‘The Little Mermaid’ remake | 2 women get locked in scissor leg-style takedown in Hong Kong amid claims of infidelity | Can you not? Foreign woman sitting on car window draws ire from Bali netizens | Singapore ‘boomer’ boss flamed for dismissing intern who requested for virtual interview
WTF is up in Southeast Asia + Hong Kong delivers impactful, weird, and wonderful reporting by our journalists on the ground in eight cities: Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Yangon, and Bali. Listen to headline news on matters large and small, designed for people located in – or curious about – Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.
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That old kidney for iPhone joke again + more top stories | WTF SEA + HK | September 15, 2022
For pioneers in the legalization of weed in Asia, Thailand sure can’t take a joke. Just take a look at the Thai Red Cross, who had to warn citizens the obvious: don’t sell your kidney in exchange for the latest iPhone 14, after a photo of individuals (who aren’t even Thai) showing off their fake post-surgery bandages went viral. We checked in with Coconuts Bangkok’s Nicky Tanskul and asked him if he would ever consider bartering his organ for the latest premium device. Tune in!
Other stories include:
‘Increasing evidence of crimes against humanity and war crimes’ in Myanmar: UN investigator | Arrivals from mainland China exempted from vax requirements due to their low Covid-19 risk: Hong Kong’s leader | 2 sergeants latest to be dishonorably discharged, jailed by military for gay sex | Keep off the grass: Malaysians warned not to do drugs abroad or face repercussions at home | Police investigate viral car sex video featuring couple in traditional Balinese clothes | Puppy patiently waits in line for free porridge | TikTok girl thirsts over Singapore army boys, manifests through reiki – it worked
WTF is up in Southeast Asia + Hong Kong delivers impactful, weird, and wonderful reporting by our journalists on the ground in eight cities: Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Yangon, and Bali. Listen to headline news on matters large and small, designed for people located in – or curious about – Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.
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How dare Joseph Schooling smoke pot… was the reaction we thought Singaporeans would make when their Olympic hero admitted to cannabis use during a moment of weakness. Instead, the nation has been supportive of the athlete. Coconuts Regional Managing Editor Delfina Utomo makes her maiden WTF SEA + HK splash as we dive deep into the controversy. We also discuss a Singaporean law forbidding citizens from drug use abroad. Tune in!
Other stories include:
Najib Razak admitted to hospital after less than two weeks in prison | ‘Feels like home’: PH President Bongbong Marcos in Jakarta for maiden overseas trip | 31 Hong Kong men fall victim to mainland China naked-chat blackmailing, with one losing as much as HK$220,000 | Buckle up in the back, Bangkok. It’s now the law. | 3 dolphins – 1 wearing dental crowns – released into the ocean by Bali sanctuary | Couple with 42-year age gap gain fans, brush off haters on TikTok
WTF is up in Southeast Asia + Hong Kong delivers impactful, weird, and wonderful reporting by our journalists on the ground in eight cities: Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Yangon, and Bali. Listen to headline news on matters large and small, designed for people located in – or curious about – Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.
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Rodrigo Ventosilla touched down in Bali in early August for a honeymoon with his new husband Sebastian Marallano. The Peruvian couple’s trip immediately turned into a nightmare when police arrested Rodrigo after finding cannabis-derived products in his luggage. Rodrigo soon died in police custody, prompting his family to accuse Bali authorities of arbitrarily detaining him on the grounds of transphobia and racial discrimination.
Coconuts Bali’s Amahl Azwar has been relentlessly pursuing this story for weeks in order to get to the truth. We caught up with him in this week’s podcast to get an update and his insights into this major case. Tune in!
Other stories include:
DepEd launches probe into sexual harassment allegations against 6 high school teachers in Cavite | 16-year-old dies in toilet fire after prank goes horribly wrong | West Java vice governor promotes polygamy, early marriage as solutions to stop HIV spread | Hong Kong property agent’s towel-clad apartment ad causes controversy | This cranky and sarcastic Singaporean just wants you to flush the toilet | ‘Cookies’ delays Bangkok store, drops plan to import weed
WTF is up in Southeast Asia + Hong Kong delivers impactful, weird, and wonderful reporting by our journalists on the ground in eight cities: Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Yangon, and Bali. Listen to headline news on matters large and small, designed for people located in – or curious about – Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.
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After years of delaying serving his corruption sentence with appeals, former Malaysia Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak is finally going to prison after some major courtroom drama. Coconuts KL reporter Aminah Farid, who was on location during the verdict, takes us on a play-by-play of the historic event, while trying to grasp how Najib’s supporters still anguished despite the former leader stealing billions from the country. Tune in!
Other stories include:
Singapore’s gay sex law to be repealed: PM Lee, LGBT groups ‘relieved’ | 3 more Hongkongers reported as victims of Southeast Asian human trafficking job scams: city’s No. 2 security official | Burning issue: Weed to remain legal, easily available under Thailand’s Cannabis Act | People are pissed over LTO’s request that students not ‘go to school too early’ | Own an iPhone? Make some extra bucks selling screenshots to clout-chasing Indonesians | Sex and the Monkeys: Scientists discover that, just like some of us hoomans, Ubud’s macaques also use ‘sex toys’
WTF is up in Southeast Asia + Hong Kong delivers impactful, weird, and wonderful reporting by our journalists on the ground in eight cities: Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Yangon, and Bali. Listen to headline news on matters large and small, designed for people located in – or curious about – Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.
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In Singapore, middle-aged men airing their anti-LGBT sentiments is nothing new — but when they come up with an 82-page manifesto, it’s bound to garner some attention. Coconuts Singapore’s Carolyn Teo comes onboard to shed light on the opposition behind the repeal of the controversial Section 377A in the city-state’s penal code, and the nasty and tired clichés this group has leaned on.
Also, Coconuts KL’s Aminah Farid is in the co-host seat as Andra pillow fights his way through Indonesian Independence Day. Tune in!
Other stories include:
Singapore’s anti-LGBT summit organizers pack manifesto with culture war cliches | Najib begins final appeal to overturn 1MDB-linked conviction | Kuta hotel room, thought to be online gambling HQ, deserted ahead of police raid | Bacteria levels of 6 masks sold in Hong Kong exceed EU standards: Consumer Council | Woman lawyers up after she was caught stealing chocolate bars from convenience store | Thai teens get stupid on date rape drug for TikTok laughs (Videos) | Jollibee Chickenjoy named the best fast-food fried chicken in the US
WTF is up in Southeast Asia + Hong Kong delivers impactful, weird, and wonderful reporting by our journalists on the ground in eight cities: Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Yangon, and Bali. Listen to headline news on matters large and small, designed for people located in – or curious about – Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.
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We here try not to take the words of someone who is basically Australia’s Donald Trump seriously. But when far-right politician Pauline Hanson called for a border closure to Bali (which she referred to as a country, by the way) amid foot-and-mouth disease concerns because apparently there’s cattle shit everywhere, this was too hard to ignore. Coconuts Bali Managing Editor Amahl Azwar came on this week’s episode to debunk Hanson’s claims, while telling us what the cattle poop situation really is like in Bali. Tune in!
Other stories include:
Police general Ferdy Sambo faces death penalty for ordering bodyguard’s murder | Hong Kong to cut Covid-19 quarantine for arrivals to 3 days starting Aug 12 | Women, fight! Historic bouts KO ban at Thailand’s oldest Muay Thai stadium (Photos) | Over his head? Senator Robin Padilla roasted over suggestion that cable cars can solve Metro Manila’s traffic woes | Geylang Fury Road: Boiling woman nearly run over by frenzied fellow (Video) | Over one-third of Malaysian youths believe using two condoms is safer than one: survey
WTF is up in Southeast Asia + Hong Kong delivers impactful, weird, and wonderful reporting by our journalists on the ground in eight cities: Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Yangon, and Bali. Listen to headline news on matters large and small, designed for people located in – or curious about – Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.
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Chicken shortages are never fun, but after months of short supply, Malaysia now apparently has an oversupply of poultry in the country. This chicken crisis is making us go ‘What the bok?’ so Coconuts KL reporter Aminah Farid joins us to shed some light on the situation. Tune in!
Other stories include:
Yahoo!, Steam, PayPal now accessible in Indonesia as IT Ministry feels the heat | Hong Kong gov’t advisors recommend Covid-19 vaccines for children as young as six months old | 2 killed after U-turn bridge on Rama II Road collapses | Carmelite nuns slam Maid in Malacañang movie for ‘malicious’ depiction of them playing mahjong at height of 1986 revolution | Macca-scuse me? Australian fined AUD2,664 over undeclared McMuffins bought in Bali | Tiesto and Zedd to headline ZoukOut Singapore in December
WTF is up in Southeast Asia + Hong Kong delivers impactful, weird, and wonderful reporting by our journalists on the ground in eight cities: Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Yangon, and Bali. Listen to headline news on matters large and small, designed for people located in – or curious about – Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.
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Has Coconuts started self censorship already in HK? So many big stories in HK, but McWings is the only story reported.
WTF Summer. 21 is just a kid and too young to get married?
The audio quality of the interview was very bad.