Asia Pacific

Malaysia: WhatsApp admins spreading fake news will be punished

The culprit could be punished under the existing law under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

Apr 27, 2017

By Bihu Ray

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Singapore police arrests 19-year-old for selling stolen cigarettes online

ICA officers seize more than 6,000 cartons of cigarettes, 750 kg of chewing tobacco

Authorities say the cigarettes and tobacco were concealed among a consignment declared as wardrobe sets.

Apr 26, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Zika virus cases in Singapore reaches up to 215

Singapore zika crisis: NEA confirms new cluster at Highland Road, Jansen Close in Kovan

Singapore's National Environment Agency urges residents to be vigilant and continue to eliminate mosquito breeding habitats.

Apr 26, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

U.S. moves THAAD anti-missile to South Korean site, sparking protests

U.S. moves THAAD anti-missile to South Korean deployment site amid protests

Moon Jae-in, the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea, denounces the move of Thaad deployment.

Apr 26, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Oops! Chinese 'robot goddess' fails to answer questions in English-language interview [VIDEO]

Jia Jia was interviewed by Kevin Kelly, co-founder of the tech magazine Wired.

Apr 25, 2017

By Bihu Ray

12-year-old student dies after goalpost falls on him in Singapore: What all we know till now

The victim, Muhammad Hambali Sumathi, was rushed to the KK Women's and Children's Hospital with head injuries and was subsequently pronounced dead.

Apr 25, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Chinese couple apologise for taking toilet seat from Japan hotel room

Singapore: PUB announces all sanitary plumbers will be licensed from April 2018

The national water agency is revising the current Licensed Water Service Plumber (LWSP) scheme to include sanitary plumbers in the Licensed Plumber scheme.

Apr 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian storekeeper jailed six months for molesting seven-year-old girl

Singapore: 19-year-old charged over Nissan-Toyota crash near Stadium Road

The police says the 19-year-old could face a jail sentence of up to four years, a maximum fine of S$10,000 or both, if found guilty.

Apr 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine troops kill 4 Abu Sayyaf militants in Bohol

The authorities say Joselito Milloria, who is described as Abu Sayyaf's pointman in Bohol, was also among those who were killed.

Apr 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

President Duterte says he will resign if Philippine senator proves allegations of illegal wealth

Duterte warns Islamist militants: 'I'll eat you alive – just give me vinegar and salt'

The 71-year-old president defends his tough stance against criminality and narcotics trade.

Apr 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

South Korea to hold joint drills with USS Carl Vinson carrier strike group

South Korea to hold joint drills with America's USS Carl Vinson carrier strike group

South Korean Defence Ministry spokesman Moon Sang Gyun says Seoul is holding discussions with the US Navy.

Apr 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia: 6-year-old boy dies of heatstroke after being left in closed van for 3 hours

The victim Muhammad Iqram Danish was sitting at the back of the van when dozed off during the journey.

Apr 24, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Japan plans joint drills with US in show of force in Korean peninsula

North Korea prepares to sink US aircraft carrier as Japan joins strike group

North Korea is on a quest to develop a long-range missiles that will be capable of hitting the US mainland with a nuclear warhead.

Apr 23, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Haze from Indonesian fires cost Singapore S$700 million in 2015

Hazy conditions to return briefly in Singapore, no major hotspots detected: NEA

NEA says the air quality is considered to be in the unhealthy range if the 24-hour PSI readings are above 101.

Apr 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

World Earth Day 2017: Images showing gradual disappearance of rain forests

IBTimes Singapore has compiled a series of photos that shows how the world famous Brazillian rainforests are getting destroyed day by day.

Apr 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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