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StarHub TV launches Asia's first Korean movie channel; plans to start with Singapore

The channel will be available on StarHub TV Channel 819 from Jan 11.

Dec 15, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian storekeeper jailed six months for molesting seven-year-old girl

4 Singapore students arrested in Taiwan for raping 2 local women

Authorities say if convicted, three of them could face a maximum of 10 years in jail while the other one is out on bail.

Dec 15, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in Singapore on two-day visit

Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says an orchid will be named at Singapore Botanic Gardens in Duterte's honour.

Dec 14, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Man arrested as ZoukOut ticket scam probe progresses

The authorities say if convicted, the suspect might be jailed for up to 10 years along with a fine.

Dec 14, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Secondary 1 posting results to be declared on Dec 21: How to access the results?

Singapore Secondary 1 posting results on Dec. 21: How and where to access and key details

The parents can call the MOE customer service centre at 6872 2220 for any further enquiries related to this.

Dec 14, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Sarawak boat capsize incident: Search and rescue teams recover one body from Logan Bunut National Park lake

Sarawak boat capsize: Student's body fished out from lake in Logan Bunut Park

Authorities say the rescue operations will continue to find the other missing person.

Dec 13, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Ahok blasphemy trial begins: Tearful Jakarta governor professes respect for Islam

The high-profile blasphemy case trial began on 13 December at the Central Jakarta Court building

Dec 13, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Abu Sayyaf kills another Canadian hostage for deadline lapse

Abu Sayyaf militants release two Indonesian hostages; 23 still in captivity

The authoities say the terms of release for the Indonesians were not disclosed.

Dec 13, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: Road accident claims 16 lives in Java

Terengganu car crash: MPV with punctured tyre kills 6 of family in Malaysia

The family was on their way to Kuala Terengganu to meet a relative

Dec 13, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Road accident

Japan denies China's claim of 'dangerous and unprofessional conduct' by fighter jets

Japan denies China claim of 'dangerous' fighter sorties during routine drill

Japan vows to keep an eye on Chinese military and protect country's land, sea and air space.

Dec 13, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

SHOCKING: Frustrated Chinese mother kills daughters after failing to give birth to a boy

The mother attacked her five daughters with a kitchen knife after she failed to give birth to a son

Dec 13, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Malaysia: 33 people go missing while climbing Mount Brik in Sarawak

A report was lodged with the police after the climbers failed to return from the trekking on Sunday.

Dec 12, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Islamic State leader in Afghanistan and Pakistan killed in US strike

Jakarta presidential palace attack plot: Mastermind is Isis leader behind January bombing

Mastermind Bahrun Naim also carried out the Jl. MH Thamrin blast at central Jakarta on 14 January

Dec 12, 2016

By Bihu Ray

SHOCKING: Infection from pet dog's saliva sends man to coma

The infection gave rise to red tennis-ball-sized blisters that covered his entire body

Dec 12, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Riau air crash: Forensic experts identify 5 victims with DNA tests

Riau air crash: 5 victims identified after DNA tests

Authorities say the rescue operations are expected to end on Monday.

Dec 12, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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