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PAP fields lawyer Murali Pillai in Bukit Batok

Murali was a party candidate in the multi-seat Aljunied GRC in 2015 general elections.

Mar 22, 2016

By Jacob J

Indonesia to summon Chinese ambassador over maritime standoff in Natuna Sea

China, however, said the incident happened in a traditional Chinese fishing ground.

Mar 21, 2016

By Jacob J

Philippines presidential candidates on attack mode at second Comelec debate

Roxas questions Binay's plan to bring notes to the stage, saying Comelec rules specified no cheat sheets were allowed.

Mar 21, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore's Finance Minister and deputy prime minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam

Bukit Batok PAP candidate: Tharman says 'We've got someone'

'Candidate will be someone who is known to the residents, who works very hard and is sincere at heart'

Mar 21, 2016

By Jacob J

13 killed as Indonesian military chopper crashes during anti-terror operation

The chopper was participating in an anti-terror operation targeting the East Indonesia Mujahidin (MIT) terror group.

Mar 21, 2016

By Jacob J

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

Bukit Batok by-election: SDP's Chee Soon Juan joins fray as hopes of alliance fade

SDP will "surpass" the current standards set in town council management under the PAP dispensation, Chee says.

Mar 20, 2016

By Jacob J

Turkey suicide blast kills four; 11 Israelis among injured

NATO member Turkey has been targeted by Kurdish and Islamic State militants in recent months.

Mar 20, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore to offer two-week mandatory paternity leave

The minister says employers should play a big role in creating a pro-family environment in Singapore.

Mar 20, 2016

By Jacob J

$4 billion stolen from Malaysian state fund

Malaysian lawyers approve motion seeking AG's resignation

The motion asks Ali to step down over his handling of cases involving 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB).

Mar 19, 2016

By Jacob J

Who is Jia Jia, Chinese columnist missing over letter asking President Xi to resign?

The controversial letter called for Xi's resignation, saying he did not have the leadership skills to take China forward

Mar 19, 2016

By Jacob J

Flydubai flight FZ981 crash: 62 die; all 55 passengers Russians

The Boeing 738 crashed near the runway as it made a second attempt to land in conditions of poor visibility.

Mar 19, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore says Isis terror threat at highest level, Major counter terrorism measures rolled out

Epicenter of future caliphate: Singapore says Isis terror threat at highest level

'It is no longer a question of whether an attack will take place, but really, when is an attack going to take place'

Mar 19, 2016

By Jacob J

Indonesia tightens vigil over rising Uighur militant infiltration

Indonesia's anti-terror forces shot dead two ethnic Uighur Chinese men who were fighting alongside an Isis-affiliated extremist group.

Mar 18, 2016

By Jacob J

Woman sentenced to 5 years in prison for killing autistic son

The court heard that the 43-year-old woman from Tampines threw the boy out of her ninth floor flat.

Mar 18, 2016

By Jacob J

Jumpei Yasuda: Japanese journalist held by Nusra Front in Syria could be 'sold to Isis'

In the video, Yasuda is seen criticizing the Japanese government for apparently not doing anything to save him.

Mar 18, 2016

By Jacob J

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