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

'Saudis funnelled funds to Najib to stem Brotherhood influence in Malaysia'

People at the very top of Saudi hierarchy had approved the money transfer.

Jan 27, 2016

By Jacob J

Tight security marks India's 67th Republic Day parade

French President Francois Hollande is the chief guest at this year's Republic Day parade.

Jan 26, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Asian cold snap kills over 80; Taiwan worst affected

More than 1,000 flights from South Korean resort city of Jeju cancelled.

Jan 26, 2016

By Jacob J

Najib spurns 'Malay Isis wing' Katibah Nusantara's terror threat

Najib stresses there is nothing Islamic about terrorism.

Jan 25, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore on alert against Zika virus

In southeast Asia, Cambodia and Thailand have repot Zika virus.

Jan 25, 2016

By Jacob J

Malaysia arrests 7 'Isis militants' with links to Jakarta plotters

The suspects had received training from Syrian members of the Islamic State say officials.

Jan 25, 2016

By Jacob J

woman, daughter die as car falls into alexandra canal singapore

Mother, daughter die as car plunges into Alexandra canal

The silver Mercedes-Benz hit the bushes and then plunged into the waters.

Jan 25, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Thailand confirms second MERS case; Omani traveller under treatment

Officials have quarantined 37 people who had contact with the man.

Jan 25, 2016

By Jacob J

Laos: Bomb blast kills 2 Chinese as John Kerry visits

The Chinese officials describe the blast as an 'attack'.

Jan 25, 2016

By Jacob J

Singaporean Hindus celebrate Thaipusam, a festival in honour of Lord Murugan

thaipusam festival in singapore

Jan 25, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Singapore reports first dengue death of the year; ministry says situation grim

The Singapore national hailed from the Marsiling Road area.

Jan 25, 2016

By Jacob J

Former singapore MP Phey Yew Kok sentenced to 5 years in jail

Shanmugam warns against Islamophobia, dispels fears of Bangladeshis

Very strict action will be taken against those who use religion for extremist purposes.

Jan 23, 2016

By Jacob J

Indonesian Hindus raise concern over Prohibition bill

Muslim majority Indonesia is also home to strong Hindu and Christian minorities.

Jan 23, 2016

By Jacob J

Indonesia foils three more terror plots, vows more crackdowns

Indonesia becomes the focal point of Southeast Asia's fight against terrorism after the Jan 14 attack in Jakarta

Jan 23, 2016

By Jacob J

Chinese credit-for-sex syndicate busted, 43 held

People were tricked into paying money for non-existent sexual services

Jan 23, 2016

By Staff Reporter

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