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Malaysia jails 8 Indonesians for hijacking oil tanker last year

8 Indonesians get lengthy jail terms for hijacking Malaysian oil tanker

Authorities says six of those pirates were jailed for 15 years and five strokes of the cane, while rest of the two were jailed for 18 years.

Nov 28, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Sales of new private homes rises in July

How Singapore's HDB flat owners will benefit from revised tax structure in 2017

It was also reported that the owners who are facing financial crunch can approach IRAS for assistance

Nov 28, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Marina Reservoir suspend water sport activities after 'crocodile' sighting

'Crocodile' in Marina Reservoir: Singapore PUB suspends water sport activities in sports hub

PUB asks the National University of Singapore researchers to identify the creature.

Nov 28, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China arrests 9 including top brass after Jiangxi power plant collapse kills 74

It was reported that last week 13 people were taken into custody in connection with the collapse.

Nov 28, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Turkey suicide blast kills four; 11 Israelis among injured

Philippine bomb squad neutralises garbage bin explosive outside US embassy in Manila

A sweeper informed police about an old mobile phone with black and red electrical wires connected to a package

Nov 28, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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

Here is a glimpse of Singapore's best street food for all the foodies

A number of Malay, Chinese and Indian stalls offer a wide range of traditional food items at affordable prices in Singapore.

Nov 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Baby Elephant refuses to leave dying mother after falling into 10-foot deep pit [VIDEO]

The mother elephant fractured her leg and sustained severe injuries on her head.

Nov 27, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Diabetes Resource Centre opens in Nee Soon to raise awareness among residents

Diabetes resource centre at Nee Soon aims at creating awareness among young patients

The resource centre will be open every day except on public holidays.

Nov 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore army armoured vehicles seized in Hong Kong shifted to secure location

MINDEF said that the containers have been shifted to the depot at the River Trade Terminal

Nov 27, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Mastermind of 2013 penny stock crash slapped with 181 charges

John Soh Chee Wen, 2013 penny stock crash mastermind, slapped 181 charges

The close associates and alleged accomplices of Soh were given 178 charges and six charges respectively under the Securities and Futures Act.

Nov 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Black Friday weekend 2016: Shoppers continue to visit stores to grab the best deals [PHOTOS]

From electronic goods to beauty products, people are buying as per their need from their favourite stores.

Nov 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Hooq, Singapore video streaming service, challenges Netflix: What are main features?

The Singaporean startup has extended its business in Philippines, Thailand, India and Indonesia.

Nov 26, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Minister Lawrence Wong unveils development plans for Jurong Lake Gardens central and east at exhibition

Minister Lawrence Wong unveils Jurong Lake Gardens development plan

The National Parks Board expects the entire project to be progressively completed from 2020.

Nov 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia arrests militant for planning bomb attack on Myanmar embassy

Rohingya Crisis: Indonesia foils bomb attack on Myanmar embassy

Local media says amount of explosives seized would have caused a blast twice as deadly as the explosion in a Bali nightclub in 2002.

Nov 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore civil servants to get half-month year-end bonus, says Public Service Division

Singapore civil servants to get year-end bonus lower than last year's in line with gloomy economy

The authorities say around 1,900 civil servants will benefit from the minimum AVC payment of S$900.

Nov 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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