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Malaysia: Police officer shoots himself during firearm maintenance

The victim has been identified as Abu Bakar Pander who has been working with the force for about 30 years.

Jan 20, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Car-Free Sunday is back in bigger form

Singapore Car-Free Sunday advanced by a week; to be held on Jan 22

The members of the public are requested to visit the official URA website to find out more about the event.

Jan 19, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

India: Woman burns boyfriend's face with acid after he refused to marry her

The woman attacked the victim after she got to know that his family is looking for a bride.

Jan 19, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Happy Birthday Basi: World's oldest captive panda turns 37

In 1990, Basi was chosen as the model for Pan Pan, the mascot of the Beijing Asian Games.

Jan 19, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Sales of new private homes rises in July

Singapore: HDB plans 12,500 houses in Bayshore; strain on resources flagged

Experts believe that the new project will put a strain on transport networks and amenities.

Jan 19, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Malaysia's Carey port city a threat to Singapore? Port Klang chief pats aside China funding question

'Singapore building Tuas terminal with 65 mln TEUs while Carey port has maximum of 30 million TEUs'

Jan 19, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Woman seriously injured after crows attack her

SHOCKING: Crow attack leaves Singapore woman seriously injured and bleeding

AVA says the members of the public can call 1800-4761-600 to report crow attacks or crow-related issues.

Jan 19, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

SHOCKING: Eight-year-old Lebanese refugee girl tries to sell herself online for $45,448

SHOCKING: 8-year-old Lebanese refugee girl tries to sell herself online for $45,448

Both the parents deny to have prior knowledge of the incident.

Jan 18, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singaporean dies after accidental shooting at California gun range

Singaporean Lionel Tan shot dead at California gun range; probe on

Lionel Tan's friend creates crowdfunding website to raise funeral funds.

Jan 18, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore confirms no fake food products imported from China

Reports say the products are often packed with fake labels of popular brands like Lee Kum Kee, Nestle and Knorr.

Jan 18, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine police kill South Korean businessman and take $100,000 ransom from family

Since 2012, at least 50 South Koreans have been killed in the Philippines.

Jan 18, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore, China to deepen ties through multiple bilateral cooperation forums

Singapore and China will hold a Joint Council for bilateral cooperation in February.

Jan 18, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singaporeans injured after tour bus overturns on way back from Genting

Malaysia: Singapore-bound bus crashes into Hilux truck killing woman

The victim was travelling in her Toyota Hilux with four other family members.

Jan 17, 2017

By Bihu Ray

China fires official for saying 'devil' Mao's birthday is world's largest cult activity

The Weibo account of Zuo Chunhe has been deleted and the post removed.

Jan 17, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore has world's 2nd most 'powerful' passport: 2017 Index

Singapore passport is world's second most powerful: Check world Top Ten index

Arton Capital says Singapore overtook South Korea to become the highest-ranked Asian passport.

Jan 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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