Neighbour feuds in Singapore spark debate, epidemic in Japan: 7 Asia highlights

People walk out for a lunch break in the Raffles Place financial business district in Singapore. The manpower ministry has said labour market adjustments will come mainly through slower hiring and moderated wage growth. Photo: AFP

We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider .
Screenshot from a viral video by travel influencer Ben Frier describing the Malaysian town of Semporna. Photo: Instagram/backpacker.ben
Screenshot from a viral video by travel influencer Ben Frier describing the Malaysian town of Semporna. Photo: Instagram/backpacker.ben

A lawmaker representing a Malaysian tourist town on the island of Borneo has come under fire after a viral video labelled it “Asia’s dirtiest town”, prompting condemnation from the public and fellow politicians.

2. ‘I’m scared he’ll snap’: Singapore’s high-rise noisy neighbour feuds turn deadly

A fatal dispute, reportedly over noise, has sparked a debate on the existing rules and enforcement measures for community dispute resolution.

3. First booze, now beef? Malaysia called to extend menu ban at government events

A party in Malaysia is asking for beef not to be served during government functions. Photo: Shutterstock
A party in Malaysia is asking for beef not to be served during government functions. Photo: Shutterstock

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