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Singapore: NEA confirms two new Zika cases at Parry Avenue

The authorities advise the residents to be vigilant and apply mosquito repellent as a precaution.

Jun 10, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia to impose tourism tax from July, not August: Minister

Tourism and Culture Minister Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz says the tax will be collected from all types of premises used as accommodation for tourists, such as registered hotels and inns.

Jun 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Roads to be closed for shooting of Crazy Rich Asians in Singapore

The authorities say that only police and emergency vehicles will be given the access to the closed roads during the closure.

Jun 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Singapore: Authorities arrest 9 more illegal workers at Geylang Serai Bazaar

MOM says a total of 257 illegal workers were arrested through 76 enforcement operations at bazaars island-wide in the last two years.

Jun 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine troops rescue Filipino ship captain abducted by militants

Philippines government issues arrest warrant for terror groups spies

The suspected spies belong to Philippines' top terrorist groups namely Abu Sayyaf Group, (ASG), Maute Group, Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) and the Maguid Group.

Jun 9, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Japan's government approves abdication bill of Emperor Akihito

Japan passes historic bill allowing Emperor Akihito to abdicate

Emperor Akihito becomes the first emperor to abdicate in 200 years.

Jun 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore police arrests 19-year-old for selling stolen cigarettes online

Singapore Customs seizes nearly 3,000 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes

If convicted, the offenders can be fined up to 40 times the amount of duty and GST evaded, jailed up to six years or both.

Jun 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Myanmar's military finds crashed plane, bodies

Myanmar military plane crash: Authorities find 10 bodies, debris

The plane was flying from Myeik to Yangon and the debris was found in the sea off the coastal town of Dawei.

Jun 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: PUB says older HDB flats will get more water-efficient toilets for free

Almost 9,000 families, who are living in HDB flats built between 1986 and 1992 and are currently on community assistance schemes, are expected to benefit from this.

Jun 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Omar, Singapore Zoo's white tiger, dies at 17 after failing health

Omar leaves behind two other white tigers in the zoo; a four-year-old brother-sister duo named Pasha and Keysa.

Jun 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

6 Indonesians allegedly behind foiled Marina Bay attack plot jailed

6 Indonesians jailed for hiding Uighurs, cleared of Marina Bay attack plot

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) says that the terror threat to Singapore remains at its highest in recent years.

Jun 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

11 Philippine govt soldiers killed in military air strike on Marawi militants

Philippines: Marawi conflict displaces 218,665 civilians

Aside from the 43,733 families displaced, school classes will also be disrupted for 22,000 elementary and high school students as a result of bloody clashes.

Jun 8, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona