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24,604 early voters to cast their votes at the 11th Sarawak state election

Robust polling reported as early voting in Sarawak state election starts

A total of 24,604 voters will cast their votes at 79 polling centres today at the 11th Sarawak state election.

May 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Baidu under investigation for a youngster's death

China probes Baidu after man dies following cancer treatment found in online search

Earlier, there was controversy over unassured medical practices being promoted in paid search results on Baidu.

May 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Bukit Batok by-election: Multi-pronged fight looms a SDP seeks alliance

Stung by attacks Chee Soon Juan turns focus on PAP record on race, hypocrisy and character

Chee accuses PM Lee and the People's Action Party of engaging in "gutter politics" contrary to their pre-election promise.

May 2, 2016

By Jacob J

China trains and supports maritime militia to sail in the South China Sea

China's maritime militia in South China Sea 'raises risk of conflict'

China is training and supporting the fishing militia to sail into the South China Sea.

May 2, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: Abu Sayyaf frees Indonesian crewmen after 'ransom is paid'

Sulu police chief says unidentified people dropped the Indonesians in front of Governor Abdusakur Toto Tan's mansion in Jolo.

May 2, 2016

By Jacob J

Nigerian student caught with drugs in Malaysia

Malaysian police arrest Nigerian student with drugs worth RM 3.2 million

The student, who possessed over 20 kg of drugs, faces mandatory death sentence upon conviction.

May 1, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

criminal investigation against mahathir mohamad

Mahathir says 1MDB scandal made Malaysia infamous; Portal dares him on BR1M bribery charge

Pro-Najib publication dares Mahathir to follow up on his accusations against the prime minister.

Apr 30, 2016

By Jacob J

Doctor denies charges of damaging idols at a temple

Son of ex-Malaysian lawmaker denies charges of damaging idols at Ipoh Hindu temple

Fathi Munzir Nadzri is accused of damaging idols and the Hindu temple of Sree Muneeswaran Amman Kovil.

Apr 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines election: Duterte keeps clear lead over Grace Poe in heated four-way race

Former frontrunner Grace Poe is pushed to second spot with 22 percent of support.

Apr 30, 2016

By Jacob J

Chee Soon Juan cites suicides in Bukit Batok to prove PAP failed in welfare

Chee says there were two suicides in Bukit Batok constituency in the last four weeks.

Apr 30, 2016

By Jacob J

30 kg of ganja seized, four people arrested

Malaysian actress arrested after police seize 30kg of ganja

The actress was about to make her debut in a soon-to-be released local drama serial.

Apr 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Heat wave has increased the chances of deaths from food poisoning

Malaysian expert warns heat wave causes food poisoning deaths

Germs such as bacteria, parasites or viruses multiply 10 times faster the moment food is exposed to heat.

Apr 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia prepares to execute up to 13 prisoners, including many foreigners

Attorney General M. Prasetyo says preparations are underway to carry out the execution of several death row prisoners.

Apr 30, 2016

By Jacob J

4,800-year-old remains of mother cradling her baby found in Taiwan

The mother was buried looking down at the baby in her hands.

Apr 30, 2016

By Sanskrity Sinha

Archaeology

China passes law to control the operation of foreign NGOs

New China NGO law giving wide powers to police termed draconian

The law allows police to question NGO officials, search their residences and seize files and equipment.

Apr 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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