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China reaffirms sovereignty in most of disputed waters

China kicks in US teeth to reaffirm sovereignty in most of disputed waters

China says at Shangri-La summit it won't stay indifferent to those 'creating chaos in the South China Sea'

Jun 6, 2016

By Reuters

Ramadan 2016: Top 10 quotes to share with family and friends

Ramadan depends on the sighting of the new moon.

Jun 5, 2016

By Simi John

Malaysian old man arrested for impersonating Immigration officer and cheating workers

Malaysian police arrest man who cheated foreign workers posing as immigration officer

The case is investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.

Jun 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia PM: Malaysia to get more maids from Cambodia

Malaysia to accept more maids from Cambodia, says PM Najib

Previously Malaysian demand for domestic workers was met by an influx of Indonesian migrant workers.

Jun 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Is Leonardo DiCaprio dating British model Roxy Horner?

Leonardo DiCaprio reportedly flies regularly across the world to spend time with Roxy Horner

Jun 3, 2016

By Simi John

Taiwan president to visit disputed island

China, Philippines clash over Taiping island ahead of Shangri-La Dialogue

Tensions in the South China Sea are set to dominate the Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) starting Friday.

Jun 3, 2016

By Reuters

Malaysian police detain couple and seize 182kg of ganja in Jelutong

Malaysian police seize 182kg of cannabis from married couple in Jelutong

The couple who tested positive for drugs will be remanded and investigated further.

Jun 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japanese missing boy found alive in Hokkaido after one week

Yamato Tanooka: Japanese boy left alone in bear-infested forest found alive after a week

A 7-year-old Japanese boy who was missing a week ago in a dense forest in the northern Japan has been found alive on Friday.

Jun 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid's son-in-law passes away

Malaysian authorities investigate death of deputy PM's son-in-law

Syed Alwi died following treatment at a dental clinic in Bangsar on Wednesday night at the age of 44.

Jun 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Land reclamation by China on mischief reef in the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, west of Palawan, Philippines.

Does Beijing Want Peace in the South China Sea?

For peace to prevail, China must show restraint with its territorial disputes in the Asia Pacific.

Jun 2, 2016

By KHANDERAO KAND

6.5-magnitude quake hit Indonesia's Sumatra, tremors felt in Singapore

Tremors felt in Singapore as 6.5-magnitude quake strikes Sumatra

The epicentre of the quake was about 155 kilometres south of Padang at a depth of about 40 kilometres.

Jun 2, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

The 'Obama Doctrine': A masterly display of diplomacy

Now Vietnam can buy American military equipment, train with US forces and challenge Chinese claims in the South China Sea.

Jun 2, 2016

By Atul Singh

40 dead tiger cubs found in Thailand Tiger Temple freezer

Thailand probes trafficking angle after finding 40 dead tiger cubs at temple

Forty dead tiger cubs found in a freezer by the wildlife authorities on Wednesday at a Tiger Temple in western Thailand.

Jun 2, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

5 Bangladeshis charged for financing terror attacks to appear in court

Singapore: Four Bangladeshi workers plead guilty to terror financing

The Bangladeshi nationals were detained in Singapore under the Internal Security Act (ISA).

May 31, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

$4 billion stolen from Malaysian state fund

Malaysia names 3-member board of directors for 1MDB

Malaysia's Ministry of Finance has announced a new board of directors for 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).

May 31, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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