Asia Pacific

Sarawak boat capsize incident: Search and rescue teams recover one body from Logan Bunut National Park lake

Malaysia: 9 drown, 29 missing as Indonesian immigrant boat sinks off Johor

The authorities say a search and rescue operation is underway.

Jan 23, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia detains another 14 ISIS militants

Indonesia arrests 17 people deported from Turkey over suspected Isis link

The police say the Turkish authorities were suspicious that the group was planning to enter Syria.

Jan 23, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Knife-attacker arrested after injuring 11 children in south China

Malaysia: Man stabs wife to death for refusing sex at 4 am

The police launches a hunt for the suspect, who had ran away following the incident.

Jan 23, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Sago Lane fire: Man, woman in hospital after morning blaze in HDB flat

The SCDF said that it was alerted about the incident at Block 4 at around 5am on Monday.

Jan 23, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Abduction report of 4 Malaysians in the Sulu waters mere rumour

Malaysian police arrest 39 men for stripping naked at Malaysia motivational camp

The police are investigating the group for their indecent behaviour in public.

Jan 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

American surfer attacked by shark in Balian

Australia: 55-year-old diver manages to escape alive after shark attack

The diver was in a stable condition on Sunday and was due to undergo a microsurgery.

Jan 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Jetstar plane depressurises in air, lands safely back at Changi Airport

The Phuket bound flight is believed to have a "depressurisation issue".

Jan 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia arrests militant for planning bomb attack on Myanmar embassy

Thai police arrest 'Asean drug lord' who supplied drugs to Singapore, Malaysia

Police have also seized 14 land plots, 14 luxury cars, gold accessories and huge sum of cash money.

Jan 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia: Road accident kills 2, victim charred beyond recognition

The other victim, who also died on the spot, was identified as a salesman from Penang.

Jan 22, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Road accident

Massive 7.9 earthquake strikes off Papua New Guinea, tsunami alert cancelled

Papua New Guinea earthquake: 8.0 magnitude strikes off Bougainville island, widespread tsunami warning

The authorities say the quake hit 47 kilometres west of Arawa on Bougainville island.

Jan 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Myanmar: Elephant skins show up in illegal markets as poaching flourishes

It is believed that elephant skin cures skin diseases like eczema and dark spots.

Jan 21, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Pop Aye: First Singaporean film to compete at Sundance Film Festival

Pop Aye by Kirsten Tan is first Singapore movie to compete at Sundance Film Festival

Local director Kirsten Tan says she is quite overwhelmed by the reception and the reactions to the film.

Jan 21, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China asks US not to let Taiwan leaders attend Trump inauguration

China warns Taiwan of grim future if One-China policy is undermined

China has been sceptical about Taiwan's latest movies after the US President commented on "One China" policy.

Jan 21, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Genting, Jakarta and London are top searches for Singapore travellers: Reports

Where are Singaporeans headed this Chinese New Year? Genting, Jakarta and London top searches

Regional destinations are also boosting the travel trends for the upcoming Chinese New Year holidays.

Jan 21, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia: Children found tied up in nursery; 4 arrested as footage goes viral

The women were arrested after picture of the kids tied up went viral on the internet.

Jan 21, 2017

By Bihu Ray

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