Asia Pacific

American surfer attacked by shark in Balian

Australia shark attack: 60-year-old woman diver dies in second fatal incident in a week

The diver was killed by a shark longer than a 5.3 metre boat off the west Australian coast.

Jun 7, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Four people dies in helicopter crash at Papua, Indonesia

Indonesia: 4 die as helicopter crashes in Papua gold mining region

The Bell 206 helicopter belonged to PT Amur.

Jun 6, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Released Malaysian activist Fahmi Reza says 'you can't scare me or break my spirit'

Police detain activists for selling t-shirts which carried seditious messages.

Jun 6, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Two people drown after car plunges into river

Kuala Lumpur: Father and son drown as car plunges into river

The driver lost control of the vehicle at a sharp bend and the car plunged into the river off Jalan Tanjung Malim near Kuala Lumpur on Saturday night.

Jun 6, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Dead newborn baby found in a bin at in Tampines MRT station toilet

Newborn's dead body found in bin at Tampines MRT Station toilet

75-year-old cleaner finds the body wrapped in a plastic bag in the female toilet.

Jun 6, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian police question Mahathir for 'defaming' the king

Mahathir was questioned after he said the 'King is likely under house arrest."

Jun 6, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China reaffirms sovereignty in most of disputed waters

China kicks in US teeth to reaffirm sovereignty in most of disputed waters

China says at Shangri-La summit it won't stay indifferent to those 'creating chaos in the South China Sea'

Jun 6, 2016

By Reuters

Ramadan 2016: Top 10 quotes to share with family and friends

Ramadan depends on the sighting of the new moon.

Jun 5, 2016

By Simi John

Malaysian old man arrested for impersonating Immigration officer and cheating workers

Malaysian police arrest man who cheated foreign workers posing as immigration officer

The case is investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.

Jun 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia PM: Malaysia to get more maids from Cambodia

Malaysia to accept more maids from Cambodia, says PM Najib

Previously Malaysian demand for domestic workers was met by an influx of Indonesian migrant workers.

Jun 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Australian surfer dies in hospital after after losing leg in shark attack

Australian surfer dies in hospital after losing leg in shark attack

Ben Gerring was surfing at Falcon Beach when a great white shark ripped off his right leg above knee.

Jun 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Taiwan president to visit disputed island

China, Philippines clash over Taiping island ahead of Shangri-La Dialogue

Tensions in the South China Sea are set to dominate the Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) starting Friday.

Jun 3, 2016

By Reuters

Malaysian police detain couple and seize 182kg of ganja in Jelutong

Malaysian police seize 182kg of cannabis from married couple in Jelutong

The couple who tested positive for drugs will be remanded and investigated further.

Jun 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japanese missing boy found alive in Hokkaido after one week

Yamato Tanooka: Japanese boy left alone in bear-infested forest found alive after a week

A 7-year-old Japanese boy who was missing a week ago in a dense forest in the northern Japan has been found alive on Friday.

Jun 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid's son-in-law passes away

Malaysian authorities investigate death of deputy PM's son-in-law

Syed Alwi died following treatment at a dental clinic in Bangsar on Wednesday night at the age of 44.

Jun 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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