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Thailand flood death toll rises to 40, authorities expect more rainfall and hardship from unseasonable floods

Thailand floods death toll rises to 40, more rainfall expected in coming days

The Federation of Thai Industries says the southern floods would have little impact on economic growth.

Jan 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Abu Sayyaf kills another Canadian hostage for deadline lapse

Abu Sayyaf militants release S. Korean ship captain, Flipino crewman

The authorities say the government had not paid any ransom for their release.

Jan 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia considers microchips in car number plates to curb theft, cloning

Officials say that the new rule will also help to track down motorists who fail to pay their traffic summonses.

Jan 15, 2017

By Bihu Ray

US investigators bust prostitution ring that enslaved hundreds of Thai women

Indonesia: 32 sex workers arrested from 3 nightclubs for violating immigration laws

The raid was carried out by investigators of the ministry's Immigration Office on 12 January.

Jan 15, 2017

By Bihu Ray

"I will declare martial law" if drug problem "virulent", says Philippine President Duterte

Duterte says no one can stop him from imposing the law, not even the the Supreme Court and Congress.

Jan 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia: Police step up probe on derogatory Facebook comments about Sarawak minister

Police have arrested five people for insulting the late Sarawak CM on Facebook.

Jan 15, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Beijing stresses on One China Policy after Trump calls it 'negotiable'

China said that the One China policy "is nonnegotiable" and the US should respect it.

Jan 15, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Thailand: Pilot dies as fighter jet crashes during Children's Day air show [VIDEO]

The mishap happened at the Hat Yai airport during a Children's Day air show.

Jan 14, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Pongal festival in Singapore and Malaysia: Lee, Najib offer greetings

Pongal is a Thanks Giving festival extensively celebrated in South India.

Jan 14, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Malaysia: Drug suspect drowns in river in attempt to escape arrest

Police also recovered drugs like horse pills and syabu from the car he was driving.

Jan 14, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Abang Johari sworn in as new CM of Sarawak

New Sarawak CM: Abang Johari sworn in after Adenan Satem's death

The 66-year-old leader took his oath of office as the sixth Chief Minister of Sarawak before Governor Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud at the Astana.

Jan 14, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian police arrest remote control bomb specialist and female companion in terror crackdown

During the raid, several types of equipment for making bomb and drugs were also seized.

Jan 14, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Smartphone toilet wipes grab eyeballs at Japanese Airport

Smartphone toilet wipes from NTT Docomo grab eyeballs at Japanese airport

The cleanliness advice is being offered by a helpful video to educate people.

Jan 14, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Mohammad Nor Khalid: Malaysian cartoonist Lat hospitalised for heart complications

Lat was hospitalised last week due to heart complications and was discharged on 10 January.

Jan 14, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Google to integrate with Uber services, users can book rides through Google Maps

Users can also access all the necessary information about the destination while travelling.

Jan 13, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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