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Bangladesh starts process to drop Islam as state religion

The Constitution makers had proclaimed the country secular when it became an independent country in 1971.

Mar 8, 2016

By Jacob J

Plot against Najib Razak: Malaysia 'busts' Isis plan to kidnap prime minister

The minister revealed that Islamic terror cells operating in the Kedah province were the masterminds behind the plot.

Mar 8, 2016

By Jacob J

Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen says ministry should waive legal costs to the family

SAF death case: Family of Dominique Sarron Lee refuses compensation

Singapore High Court last week ruled that the family of the private was not entitled to sue the forces under the existing provisions

Mar 8, 2016

By Jacob J

China says US-South Korea actions and DPRK reaction will unstable the Peninsula

The United States and the South Korea have kicked off their annual exercises on Monday and the North Korea has issued a warning of "all-out offensive".

Mar 8, 2016

By Boby Michael

Australian blogger facing sedition charges in Singapore pleads guilty

Her Singaporean husband Yang, another editor, is still denying the charges and the trial against him will begin on Friday.

Mar 7, 2016

By Boby Michael

China warns Taiwan's new government against "independence activities"

Our policy toward Taiwan will not change along with the change in Taiwan's political situation, Xi said.

Mar 7, 2016

By Boby Michael

Eight killed as suicide bomber blows himself up in Pakistani court

The bomber blew himself up inside the district court compound in Shabqadar Bazaar of Charsadda district.

Mar 7, 2016

By Jacob J

Defiant Najib orchestrates expulsion of Muhyiddin and Mukhriz from Unmo

Najib Razak says his government has the mandate and it will focus on the country's development.

Mar 7, 2016

By Jacob J

Pyongyang threatens pre-emptive nuclear strike as US, South Korea hold joint drill

The North interprets the US-South Korea joint drill as a rehearsal for the invasion of the communist country.

Mar 7, 2016

By Jacob J

International Women's Day 2016: Top 10 inspirational quotes to celebrate women empowerment

International Women's Day will be celebrated around the world on 8 March.

Mar 5, 2016

By Simi John

Mahathir vs Najib: Barisan Nasional leaders close ranks behind embattled prime minister

The signing of the citizens' declaration is a charade says Communications Minister Salleh.

Mar 5, 2016

By Jacob J

South Korean arms procurer faces probe on $35mn deal: Yonhap

The suspected deal was for a surveillance system that helps integrate existing radar and thermal imaging devices.

Mar 4, 2016

By Boby Michael

Release Anwar Ibrahim and repeal sodomy law, Human Rights Watch tells Malaysia

Anwar Ibrahim joins Mahathir as bid to oust Najib gathers force

Najib is reeling from allegations that he diverted hundreds of millions of dollars from a state fund to his personal account.

Mar 4, 2016

By Jacob J

US, China agree on North Korea sanctions resolution

North Korea orders military to be ready to use nuclear weapons any time

'All the people in the DPRK are now waiting for an order of combat to annihilate the enemy'

Mar 4, 2016

By Jacob J

Thailand: Junta arrests ex-minister for questioning general's 'sexist remark' on Yingluck

Junta leader General Prawit Wongsuwan's said that soldiers photograph Yingluck because she is pretty.

Mar 3, 2016

By Jacob J

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