Asia Pacific

SBS Transit to open Punggol Point LRT Station on Dec 29

Singapore: LTA will carry out study to measure impact of railway noise across nation

Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) said the findings will be used to plan appropriate noise mitigation measures in the future.

Feb 9, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Australia to issue national apology to child abuse victims

The Prime Minister noted that the victims would be consulted so that they felt comfortable with the process.

Feb 8, 2018

By IANS

Malaysia police rescues missing Singaporeans near Ulu Choh Pontian lake

A helicopter was sent for the rescue mission but it could not land at the location. So a boat was sent to rescue those Singaporean hikers from Ulu Choh Pontian lake.

Feb 8, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Two Singaporean hikers missing in Malaysia; search operations ongoing

Nearly 60 personnel from the police and the state Fire and Rescue Department are involved in the ongoing search-and-rescue operation on the mountain.

Feb 7, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Smoke rises from a burning cigarette as a woman smokes on the street in Bordeaux

Singapore government will not make smoking rooms compulsory in public buildings

Senior Minister of State for Health Amy Khor said in Parliament that smoking has already been disallowed in most buildings with public access.

Feb 6, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

The International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach holds a news conference following the IOC Executive Board meeting ahead of the the 2018 Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea

CAS finds Russian athletes not guilty of doping; IOC still rejects 2018 Winter Olympics participation

Court of Arbitration for Sport said there was insufficient evidence to prove the anti-doping violation charges against Russian athletes but IOC only allowed those who never had a history of doping accusation to participate in Winter Olympics 2018.

Feb 5, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics mascot Soohorang is seen as South Korean supporters cheer for the inter-Korean women's ice hockey athletes before their friendly match against Sweden in Incheon, South Korea,

2018 Winter Olympics: Last minute preparations by South and North Korea

Analysts say the newly warmed relation between South and North Korea may not last long after the Pyeongchang Olympics event.

Feb 5, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Elderly man seriously injured after being trampled by elephant on Malaysian highway

M Paramanazan has fractured his left arm and rib, injured his right arm and has broken one of the bones in his neck after he was trampled by the elephant.

Feb 2, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Smoke rise from a burning hospital in Miryang

Flaming van of fuel canisters on rampage; injures 18 pedestrians in Shanghai

The local police said that the 40-year-old driver is identified as Chen, who for a Shanghai-based metal-ware company. According to reports, he was carrying illegal substances and smoking a cigarette during the accident out side Starbucks cafe.

Feb 2, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore Car Accident Representational Image

Malaysia: Teen girl dies after being thrown out in fatal 3-car collision

City police chief assistant commissioner has requested the witnesses of the accident to come forward and assist investigations.

Feb 2, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

5 City Harvest Church leaders surrender, begin jail terms

Singapore: 5 things you need to know about City Harvest case

The Court of Appeal has on Thursday upheld the reduced sentences of City Harvest Church founder Kong Hee and five others .

Feb 2, 2018

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore motorists must follow immigration rules while entering Malaysia

There are 20,000 Singapore-registered vehicles entering Malaysia every day via two check posts.

Feb 1, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: Taxi crashes into railings at Ang Mo Kio after accident with lorry

A taxi crashed into the side railings of a road in Ang Mo Kio after clashing with a lorry on Thursday, February 1 afternoon.

Feb 1, 2018

By Sanchalita Mullick

Singapore: Changi Airport wins 'World's Best Airport' award for 5th year in a row

Singapore: Police arrests man for riding motorcycle into Changi Airport

Singapore Police on Wednesday arrested a 25-year-old man after he rode his motorcycle into Changi Airport's Terminal 2.

Feb 1, 2018

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore: Ten ITE students arrested for rioting outside campus

All the arrested are male students aged 16 and 18. Further investigation is going on to unveil the reason behind the fight outside Simei campus of the Institute of Technical Education.

Jan 31, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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