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South Korea: Monk sets himself on fire calling for President Park's removal

The monk is being treated in Seoul National University Hospital for his third-degree burn injuries.

Jan 8, 2017

By Bihu Ray

US economy expands 1.4% in fourth quarter; corporate profits fall

RM550,000 seized from ministry sec-gen's house in latest MACC raid

The secretary-general was arrested on 4 January when he was leaving for work.

Jan 8, 2017

By Bihu Ray

WATCH: E-scooter rider narrowly escapes getting run over by van

The Singapore Civil Defence Force and police say that no emergency report was lodged for this accident.

Jan 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Thailand floods death toll rises up to 18, tourism industry highly affected

Thailand floods: Death toll rises to 18, tourism industry highly affected

Authorities say the floods has also affected the rubber-production in the country.

Jan 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian storekeeper jailed six months for molesting seven-year-old girl

Malaysia: Jobless man forces wife into prostitution for RM50

Police say the husband has been remanded for four days to facilitate the investigations.

Jan 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Foodies can get a glimpse of Singapore's best street food

29-year-old man wins Singapore's first Food League title by finishing 92 chicken wings in 8 minutes

Food League members believe that the organisation can help to put Singapore on the competitive food eating map.

Jan 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Abu Sayyaf gunmen kidnaps two more Indonesians; 4th incident in two weeks

Malaysia: Police seize fish bomb equipment from couple in Pulau Sipanggao

Officers also found 100 packets of crystal-like powder believed to be drug

Jan 8, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Pakistan army chief sells China investment deal in remote Baluchistan

Pakistan government officials want to turn the city of Khuzdar into a bustling commercial hub.

Jan 8, 2017

By Reuters

Singapore: 36-year-old man arrested for slashing woman in Bukit Panjang

The victim who sustained severe injuries was rushed to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital

Jan 7, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Malaysia slaps levy on employers hiring migrants as part of image makeover

The new levy was issued since 1 January after it believed that the migrants are being exploited.

Jan 7, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Chinese New Year 2017: 10 hair and beauty salons with best deals in Singapore

IBT Singapore has compiled a list of salons in Singapore with some of the best deals especially for the Chinese New Year.

Jan 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia: Photo of rat inside food warmer at 7-Eleven chain goes viral

The rat was seen nibbling on food kept in a food warmer at an outlet in Selangor state

Jan 7, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Go-Ahead Singapore, new bus operator to start services on Sept 4

Singapore: Another SBS Transit bus driver assaulted; 'drunk' suspect arrested

Authorities say the bus captain involved had "suffered facial injuries" and had been given three days off to rest and recover.

Jan 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Singapore bound Tigerair flight makes unscheduled landing in Vietnam

Flight TR2993 was scheduled to land in Singapore at 6.55pm after taking off from took off from Taipei at 1.55pm.

Jan 7, 2017

By Bihu Ray

WATCH viral video 'Hwages' that highlights oppression of Saudi Arabian women

Hwages features women dressed in full Islamic dress and participating in various activities.

Jan 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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