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Indonesia threatens to ban WhatsApp; Obscene GIFs behind act

On Monday, the Indonesian Communications and Informatics Ministry stated in a news conference that it would block Facebook Inc's Whatsapp Messenger within two days if the obscene GIFs in its system are not removed.

Nov 7, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

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

Singapore: Company director charged with illegal import of labour, gets caning sentence

A 33-year old company director of Jasper Contractors in Singapore became the first person to get caned for illegally acquiring work passes for 30 foreign workers.

Nov 7, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

What's on menu for US President Donald Trump in Seoul?

South Korean First Lady Kim Jung-sook will be serving the traditional spread to US President Donald Trump.

Nov 7, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Visitors board a traditional bumboat vessel as sunlight shines on the Marina Bay Sands integrated resort during dusk in downtown Singapore

Singapore: ICA announces operational exercise at Woodlands Checkpoint on Nov 9

ICA has advised the travellers using the checkpoint not to be alarmed by this.

Nov 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian jihadist takes over ISIS Southeast Asia

After the death of ISIS –Southeast Asia leader Isnilon Hapilon, a new ISIS Southeast Asia leader emerges.

Nov 6, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

MHA proposes amendment to Immigration Act: ICA officers at checkpoints to be given more powers

Under the Amendment Bill, ICA will also be allowed to collect personal identifiers, such as photographs, passport details, and fingerprints, from travellers transiting through Changi Airport, if necessary.

Nov 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Vietnamese woman swallows condom to escape arrest for prostitution

Reports say that the doctors have still not found the condom.

Nov 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Penang floods update: CCTVs to monitor situation, Alert issued in some areas

The authority has arranged a CCTV room, from where they can keep an eye on the flood-affected areas.

Nov 6, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: Car catches fire on CTE, causes massive traffic jam

According to reports, the engine compartment of the vehicle was on fire and the SCDF extinguished it with a water jet.

Nov 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indian cities led by Bengaluru among cheapest to live in: EIU survey

New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru are among the 10 cheapest cities in the world to live in, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit's Worldwide Cost of Living 2017 report released on Monday.

Nov 6, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

singapore not to withdra foreign worker levy

Singapore ranked world's most expensive city for 4th straight year: EIU survey

Singapore has emerged as the world's most expensive city to live in for the fourth consecutive year, narrowly edging past its rivals, a report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) showed on Monday.

Nov 6, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri