Asia Pacific

Malaysia arrests 13 people with suspected link to Isis cells

Muslim-majority Malaysia has set up counter-terrorism units in every state of the country to rein in rising threat of Islamist militancy.

Mar 24, 2016

By Jacob J

2 SMRT maintenance staff killed in accident on track near Pasir station

SMRT track accident: Officials reveal safety norms were not followed

Senior officials had said the incident happened before the relevant teams had turned off power on the tracks.

Mar 24, 2016

By Jacob J

'Plane debris found near Mozambique part of Malaysian Airlines flight MH370'

"Analysis concludes the debris is almost certainly from MH370'

Mar 24, 2016

By Jacob J

Who is Nguyen Huu Vinh, jailed Vietnamese blogger and son of former envoy?

The blogger, who is popularly known as Anh Ba Sam, has been in jail since his arrest in 2014.

Mar 24, 2016

By Jacob J

Chinese businessman admits helping military hackers steal sensitive US defence data

Chinese businessman admits helping military hackers steal US defence data

The DOJ did not specifically say the Chinese government had a role in the cyber attacks on US.

Mar 24, 2016

By Jacob J

criminal investigation against mahathir mohamad

Mahathir Mohamad files lawsuit accusing Najib Razak of corruption, abuse of power

Mahathir says Najib misused his power by trying to smother investigations into both these scandals.

Mar 23, 2016

By Jacob J

Who is Ai Takagi, The Real Singapore editor jailed for sedition?

Takagi, who is eight weeks pregnant, will start her jail term on April 22.

Mar 23, 2016

By Jacob J

Singaporeans observe first death anniversary of founding father Lee Kuan Yew

Lee's political acumen and market friendly approach transformed Singapore into a world class country and a regional business and financial hub.

Mar 23, 2016

By Jacob J

Chaos in Jakarta as anti-Uber agitation turns violent

In Jakarta, roads were blocked and vehicles attacked even as protesters marched to the parliament building.

Mar 22, 2016

By Jacob J

2 SMRT maintenance staff killed in accident on track near Pasir station

Both the workers were pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

Mar 22, 2016

By Jacob J

Ridhuan Tee Abdullah: Controversial Malaysian writer 'denied entry in Singapore'

Tee, a Chinese Muslim convert, writes the column titled 'Know the True Enemies of Islam'.

Mar 22, 2016

By Jacob J

PAP fields lawyer Murali Pillai in Bukit Batok

Murali was a party candidate in the multi-seat Aljunied GRC in 2015 general elections.

Mar 22, 2016

By Jacob J

Indonesia to summon Chinese ambassador over maritime standoff in Natuna Sea

China, however, said the incident happened in a traditional Chinese fishing ground.

Mar 21, 2016

By Jacob J

Philippines presidential candidates on attack mode at second Comelec debate

Roxas questions Binay's plan to bring notes to the stage, saying Comelec rules specified no cheat sheets were allowed.

Mar 21, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore's Finance Minister and deputy prime minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam

Bukit Batok PAP candidate: Tharman says 'We've got someone'

'Candidate will be someone who is known to the residents, who works very hard and is sincere at heart'

Mar 21, 2016

By Jacob J

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