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Penang chief Lim Guan Eng arrested on corruption charges

Malaysia detains leading opposition figure Lim Guan on corruption charges

The court grants Lim bail on 1 million ringgit but he has to notify it if he plans overseas travel

Jun 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Mongolia Elections: Opposition Mongolian People's Party wins the parliamentary elections

Mongolia elections: Mongolian People's Party return to power after landslide win

The ruling Democratic Party get only nine seats as other smaller parties win two seats.

Jun 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Universal Studios Singapore ranked top amusement park in Asia: Tripadvisor

Universal Studios Singapore named top amusement park in Asia

Hong Kong Disneyland placed second while Tokyo DisneySea finishes fourth,

Jun 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Former Malaysia PM Mahathir questioned by police for the second time in June

Police question Mahathir Mohamad over 'comments comparing Najib with Idi Amin'

This is the second time this month that the authorities questioned the former prime minister.

Jun 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Suspected Isis suicide attack kills 36 at Istanbul airport

Witnesses said the attack started with random shooting in the departures hall.

Jun 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

'US to put Myanmar in global list of worst offenders in human trafficking'

Move triggered by US concerns over continued widespread persecution of the Rohingya Muslim minority.

Jun 28, 2016

By Reuters

Singapore: Blogger Han Hui Hui to appeal against $3,100 fine over protest rally

Singapore blogger Han Hui Hui to appeal against public nuisance conviction

Five other bloggers, including blogger Roy Ngerng Yi Ling, were accused of organising protest rally without approval at Hong Lim Park.

Jun 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore Airlines flight catches fire while landing on Changi Airport runway, no injuries reported

Singapore Airlines flight catches fire after fuel leak forces emergency landing at Changi

Flight SQ368 departed with 222 passengers and 19 crew members was flying from Singapore to Milan, Italy.

Jun 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China cuts off communication with Taiwan over 'One China' differences

Move comes as Taiwan expressed anger at Cambodia's deportation of 25 Taiwanese nationals to China.

Jun 26, 2016

By Reuters

Thailand jails seven activists over referendum campaign

The government has banned any sort of criticism of the charter in the lead-in to the vote and has already issued notice in May.

Jun 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Minister Heng Swee Keat discharged from hospital

Singapore finance minister Heng Swee Keat discharged from hospital

Prime Minister's Office said Heng has had a speedy recovery but he is still on medical leave.

Jun 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: I will have to confront Abu Sayyaf, says Duterte

Philippines: Duterte warns Abu Sayyaf of 'day of reckoning', says will confront group

Duterte also said that he negotiated for the release of Flor with the help of the Sulu Gov. Abdusakur Tan II.

Jun 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia bans ships from sailing to the Philippines in view of Abu Sayyaf threat

The Transport Ministry issues notice in response to the latest kidnapping of the seven Indonesian sailors in Sulu.

Jun 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Abu Sayyaf militants releases Filipina hostage kidnapped with Canadians Robert Hall, John Ridsdel

Abu Sayyaf releases Filipina hostage Marites Flor held in Sulu

The militants killed John Ridsdel in April as the ransom deadline lapsed and later they executed Flor's partner Robert Hall.

Jun 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: 17 people injured in a 3-vehicle accident on AYE

Singapore: 17 people injured in accident involving 3 vehicles on AYE

The injured passengers were travelling in one of the lorries.

Jun 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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