Daily roundup: Why Japan is keen to go ahead with Olympics despite coronavirus threat - and other top stories today

Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today.

1. Why Japan is so keen to go ahead with hosting the Olympic Games, despite coronavirus threat

Japan has far more at stake than its athletes picking up medals in the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games and Paralympics... » READ MORE

2. Malaysia anti-graft chief who probed 1MDB scandal quits

Malaysia's anti-corruption chief who investigated the 1MDB fraud said that she had resigned, the second such exit in the last few days... » READ MORE

3. Cool new hangouts in JB: Coca-Cola cafe, floating restaurant & more

Apart from your usual Johor Bahru routine and revisiting the same old haunts, we've put together a list of activities and places to explore... » READ MORE

4. 'She was terrified': How a woman found a sobbing child left alone by helper outside Coronation Plaza

A passerby decided to take a picture of the weeping toddler in case she would need to search for her parents on social media... » READ MORE

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