Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Apr 16)

Published Thu, Apr 16, 2026 · 07:00 PM
    • Singapore-based French steakhouse Les Bouchons has expanded to Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur.
    • Singapore-based French steakhouse Les Bouchons has expanded to Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur. PHOTO: PINAKI RATH

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