Asia Pacific

Thousands flee amidst military claim of stability in Philippines

Singaporean involved in southern Philippines terror activities, says MHA

The MHA statement comes after the Philippines authorities said that Singaporeans are among the foreign nationals fighting in Marawi City.

May 27, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine troops kill 4 Abu Sayyaf militants in Bohol

Philippines government deploys battle-tested Marines to Marawi war zone

The Marine officers are deployed to help Filipino troop finish off the almost week-long fierce battle with the Maute militant group.

May 27, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Malaysia PM: Malaysia to get more maids from Cambodia

Cambodia lifts 6-year ban on domestic workers working in Malaysia

A joint technical committee comprising senior officials from the Malaysian Human Resources Ministry and Cambodian Labour and Vocational Training Ministry has been set up to finalise the terms and conditions in bringing in the Cambodian domestic workers.

May 26, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore Airlines launches biofuel-powered flights

Singapore Airlines becomes first Asian carrier to offer US expedited screening programme

The other six airlines are Copa Airlines, Dominican Wings, InterCaribbean Airways, Silver Airways, Swift Air and Turkish Airlines.

May 26, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore-registered BMW crashes into motorcycle in Johor; both burst into flames

Malaysia: Singapore-registered BMW crashes into motorcycle; both catches fire

An eye witness says the car driver seemed drunk and was not speaking very clearly.

May 26, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines troop intensifies attacks to flush out militants from Marawi

According to recent reports, at least 46 people - 15 security forces and 31 rebels - have been killed.

May 26, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Indonesia police arrest three suspected of links to Jakarta bombing

Police arrest three in connection with Jakarta suicide bombing

Indonesian police arrested three people on Friday on suspicion of having links to attacks that killed three police at a Jakarta bus station this week.

May 26, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya