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Ilzam Odit: Indonesian police yet to find cause of PSA Marine engineer's mysterious death

The body has been sent to the Muhammad Sani General Hospital for a post-mortem examination

Dec 26, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Christians' use of 'Allah' in limelight again as Jambi hotel decorates X'mas tree with Arabic script

The governor of Jambi apologised about the incident and temporarily suspended the operation of Novita Hotel.

Dec 26, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore arrests and deports 4 indonesian militants travelling to Syria

Three Indonesians arrested for plot to join Syrian militants

The three suspects were directly taken to the police's Mobile Brigade (Brimob) headquarters for interrogation.

Dec 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: Muslim hardliners threaten Christmas revellers in East Java

The incident has triggered frenzy among people of Indonesia's second largest city

Dec 26, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Seat belts and 'sleepy hour' ban, Malaysia mulls tight norms to ensure bus safety

Bernama news agency chairman proposed to introduced seat belts in all buses

Dec 26, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Chinese coast guard ships sail near disputed East China Sea isles, second time in a week

Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning, missile destroyers in East China Sea, says Japan

The Maritime Self-Defense Force is closely monitoring the situation for further actions.

Dec 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Super Typhoon Haima causes destruction as it slams into northern Philippines (PHOTOS)

Nock-Ten red alert: Thousands in Philippines flee typhoon, ferry and flight services stopped

Authorities say Nock-Ten will affect an area populated by nearly 42 million people, including the capital Manila.

Dec 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Christmas Eve blast near Philippine church injures 13

Philippines: 16 injured in Christmas Eve blast at Catholic church in restive Mindanao

Last year, as many as 15 people were killed in Christmas attacks by Muslim rebels in the southern Philippines.

Dec 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines urges residents to evacuate ahead of typhoon Nock-Ten

Philippines evacuates thousands ahead of typhoon Nock-Ten landfall on Christmas

Authorities say the sudden news of typhoon has prevented thousands of people from returning to their hometowns for the Christmas weekend.

Dec 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singaporeans suffers in Hokkaido airport since Thursday due to snow

Singapore: Scoot passengers sleep on floor, go without food and drinks at Hokkaido airport

This is the second time in December after almost 200 Singapore Airlines passengers were stuck in northern Japan two weeks ago.

Dec 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Still planning to go out for dinner on Christmas? Here are a list of places to make last-minute dining reservations

Christmas dinner in Singapore: Top five places to make last-minute dining reservations

There are a few restaurants which are still accepting reservations for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in Singapore.

Dec 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia jointly agrees to promote local currencies

Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia sign currency deal amid decline against greenback

The Malaysian ringgit, Thai baht and Indonesian rupiah have fallen against the US dollar this year.

Dec 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: 2-year-old girl dies in East Kalimantan church attack, says police

Singapore: Catholic churches on high terror alert ahead of Christmas day celebration

Police have beefed up the security as 200,000 are expected to attain the midnight mass on Christmas day

Dec 24, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Temasek offers to buy SMRT private for $1.18 billion

SMRT extends train and bus services on New Year's Eve; Check details here

The passengers can visit the official website of SMRT (www.smrt.com.sg) for more information.

Dec 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: Ahok blasphemy trial shifted out of central Jakarta over security concerns

The trial will continue on 27 December at the Agriculture Ministry's main hall in South Jakarta

Dec 24, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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