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

Singapore: 54-year-old dies as motorcycle goes under trailer truck on Admiralty Road

The victim, a father of three, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

Jan 26, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

SMRT to launch new scheme allowing drivers to rent taxis by hour

SMRT says at present 95 per cent of 3,500 taxis are already on the roads.

Jan 26, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

2017 JAE posting results out on Feb 2; how to submit polytechnic applications

The authorities say JAE applicants can get their posting results through the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS) or via SMS.

Jan 26, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

India Republic Day: 7 new things that happened in 2017 parade

A United Arab Emirates marching contingent led the parade during 68th Republic Day celebration.

Jan 26, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore ranks 7th in list of least corrupt countries; NZ, Denmark top chart

In the list that ranks 176 economies, Singapore was second only to New Zealand within the Asia Pacific region.

Jan 26, 2017

By Bihu Ray

More than 900 clinics to remain open in Singapore during Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year: More than 900 clinics to remain open in Singapore

The Ministry of Health says the public might access the latest list of clinics and their operating hours through MOH corporate website.

Jan 26, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia: Police bust drug laboratory in Penang; equipment worth RM1.3m seized

Syabu is the other name of Methamphetamine which is often consumed as a recreational drug.

Jan 26, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: PSLE results to be released on November 24

Singapore shuts down beauty school Edes Academy for regulatory breaches

The school will have to refund the full course fees to existing students or place them in other schools by Feb 9.

Jan 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Hundreds of millions of people travel home for Chinese New Year causing a complete chaos [PHOTOS]

Chinese New Year: Annual chaos unfurls as hundreds of millions travel home [PHOTOS]

Millions will take to road and rail transport during the Spring Festival, the largest human event on the planet.

Jan 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

SHOCKING: Kuwait actor sets blindfolded man on fire, video sparks outrage online

SHOCKING: Kuwait actor sets blindfolded man on fire, posts video online

The video creates a stir on social media with massive criticism.

Jan 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

More than 2,000 people affected by Johor floods, thousands evacuated

Johor floods: 8,000 people hit; thousands evacuated as heavy rain sets in deluge

Officials say the floods had affected eight districts, leaving Kulai and Pontian.

Jan 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Man accused of serial sex assault on daughter cites penis enlargement surgery in defence

The victim testified that her father used to sexually abuse her since 2011, after she turned 11.

Jan 24, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Police investigate mystery stash of 65 bullets at Changi Airport

According to officers, the transit parcel was on its way to another destination.

Jan 24, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Sales of new private homes rises in July

Singapore 7th most expensive in home rents in Asia, behind Hong Kong, Seoul and Beijing

ECA International compared rental accommodation in 230 locations across the world for the survey.

Jan 24, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Caged lion attacks two handlers in Japan

Japan lion attack: Caged cat mauls handlers during filming

The police along with the health officials are investigating the incident to find out what provoked the animal.

Jan 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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