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15 Malaysian officers fired over 'immigration system sabotage'

Malaysian Immigration Department has fired 15 officers involved in immigration system sabotage.

May 31, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

North Korean ballistic missile, suspected to be Musudan, crashes after liftoff

Another North Korean missile test fails, says Seoul

Musudan missile is supposed to have range to reach any part of Japan and the US territory of Guam.

May 31, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Fourth body found after speedboat crash in Thailand

Missing Briton's body found after Thailand speedboat accident

Bodies of three women from the United Kingdom, Germany and Hong Kong were located earlier.

May 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore's third bus operator, Tower Transit launches its first 9 services

Anglo-Australian firm Tower Transit launches bus service in Singapore

Tower Transit, Singapore's third bus operator, starts operation with 9 services.

May 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Wanda Group opens China's first theme park to take on Disney

China's Wanda Group opens giant theme park to take on Disney

'This craze for Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck is over'.

May 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia's Attorney-General Mohamed Apandi cleared Najib of wrongdoing

Najib's support to Islamic penal code 'hudud' causes uproar in multi-ethnic Malaysia

The proposed law provides for punishments such as amputations and stoning.

May 29, 2016

By Jacob J

1MDB Probe: Malaysia's central bank lodges police report against Wall Street Journal

1MDB Probe: Najib says police will probe central bank's complaint against WSJ

The Wall street Journal publishes confidential document from the central bank.

May 28, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

RMN investigates into Philippine fishermen claim of being treated cruelly

Manila says Malaysia will compensate Philippine fishermen 'attacked' near Commodore Reef

Royal Malaysian Navy launches investigation into Philippine fishermen claim that they had been treated cruelly.

May 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

G-7 comments: Bemused China uses harsh language to criticise host Japan

Japan taking advantage of its G-7 summit host status to 'isolate China', says Xinhua.

May 27, 2016

By Staff Reporter

PM Najib describes Dr Mahathir's call as 'unreasonable'

Malaysia mulls banning foreign political donations after Najeeb scandal

The proposed regulations is expected to be ready before the next general election.

May 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore teenage blogger Amos Yee back in court for 'insulting Islam'

Amos Yee is to be slapped with eight new charges, including five for hurting the religious sentiments of Muslims.

May 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan PM to meet Obama ahead of G7 Summit

Abe, Obama to discuss Okinawa crime ahead of G7 summit

The murder of a Japanese woman on Okinawa island had led to the arrest of a US civilian last week.

May 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Protected wildlife products burned in Banda Aceh Indonesia

Stuffed Sumatran tigers set on fire in Banda Aceh to promote wildlife conservation

Stuffed Sumatran tigers set on fire in Banda Aceh to spread message of wildlife conservation

May 24, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Singaporean woman dies in a road accident

Singapore: 17-year-old driver without license arrested after woman's death

A 46-year-old Singaporean woman has died in a road accident on Saturday noon

May 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Road accident

Philippine militants threaten hostages in video warning

Abu Sayyaf threatens to behead foreign hostages if ransom demands are not met

'If the demand is not met we will be executed like our friend John was a few days ago'.

May 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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