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Malaysia floods: Thousands still stranded in relief centres, hygiene concerns scares evacuees

Malaysia floods: 23,000 evacuated, hygiene concerns unnerves evacuees

Prime Minister Najib Razak is expected to visit Terengganu and Kelantan on Saturday to oversee rescue efforts.

Jan 5, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan: Record tuna bid by 'Sushi King' at Tsukiji ritual hints at return of economic optimism

Kiyoshi Kimura pays 74 million yen ($637,000) for a 212 kilogram Pacific bluefin tuna.

Jan 5, 2017

By Jacob J

Beijing issues highest fog alert for second day, highways closed

China smog crisis: Visibility at record lows, highest alert in place as winter peaks

This is the third year when China is fighting the pollution war that has lead to a huge crisis.

Jan 5, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore Spring Festival 2017: Security tightened in view of terror threat

The celebration will run for seven weeks starting from 7 January and President Tan will be inaugurating the event

Jan 5, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Knife-attacker arrested after injuring 11 children in south China

China mass knifing: Man with blade at kindergarten slashes 11 children

Reports say all the injured children were sent to the hospital but their injuries were not life-threatening.

Jan 5, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia detains another 14 ISIS militants

Rohingya: Malaysia arrests Indonesian 'Isis militant' for Myanmar attack plot

Myanmar continues to face a growing danger of attacks by the foreign IS supporters in support of persecuted Muslim Rohingyas.

Jan 5, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Johor oil spill: Singapore fish farms lose 200 kg harvest, breeding halted

AVA also said that on 4 January, one farm has reported that it has lost 100kg and 200kg of fish after the mishap, according The Straits Times.

Jan 5, 2017

By Bihu Ray

River Hongbao Festival 2017: All you need to know about Chinese New Year festivities in Singapore

The event will be held from 2 pm to 11pm daily and it will be extended until 1 am on Jan 27, Chinese New Year's Eve.

Jan 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Beijing issues highest fog alert for second day, highways closed due to poor visibility

The authorities say the poor visibility has prompted three major northern ports to suspend the loading of ships on Tuesday.

Jan 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Fire at private nursing home kills seven in China

The firefighters have rescued nearly 32 people, who were living at nursing home.

Jan 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: PSLE results to be released on November 24

Singapore: MoE to release GCE O-level results on Jan 11; JAE registrations open during Jan 11-Jan 16

The ministry says the students may collect their results from their respective schools at 2 pm on the scheduled day.

Jan 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: British teacher jailed 18 months for molesting 7-year-old girl

The Briton was found guilty of violating the girl's modesty by touching her private parts under the table

Jan 3, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore crime

China H7N9 spread: Human bird flu case confirmed in Guizhou province

China has reported a total of 19 bird flu infected people till date out of which three people have died

Jan 3, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Accident kills 37-year-old motorcyclist on on West Coast Highway

Tangkak accident: Biker dies, JDT star Muhammad Mazlan in his Audi escapes unhurt

JDT football player's Audi crashed collides with at motorcyclist at around 8:05 near Tangkak

Jan 3, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Cambodia plans to arrest three for allegedly photoshopping image of king

Cambodia: King Sihamoni's photoshopped image posted on porn site

The authorities say the image is a rare public insult that has been aimed at King Norodom Sihamoni

Jan 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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