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Abu Sayyaf gunmen kidnaps two more Indonesians; 4th incident in two weeks

Malaysia: Police seize fish bomb equipment from couple in Pulau Sipanggao

Officers also found 100 packets of crystal-like powder believed to be drug

Jan 8, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Pakistan army chief sells China investment deal in remote Baluchistan

Pakistan government officials want to turn the city of Khuzdar into a bustling commercial hub.

Jan 8, 2017

By Reuters

Singapore: 36-year-old man arrested for slashing woman in Bukit Panjang

The victim who sustained severe injuries was rushed to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital

Jan 7, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Malaysia slaps levy on employers hiring migrants as part of image makeover

The new levy was issued since 1 January after it believed that the migrants are being exploited.

Jan 7, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Chinese New Year 2017: 10 hair and beauty salons with best deals in Singapore

IBT Singapore has compiled a list of salons in Singapore with some of the best deals especially for the Chinese New Year.

Jan 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia: Photo of rat inside food warmer at 7-Eleven chain goes viral

The rat was seen nibbling on food kept in a food warmer at an outlet in Selangor state

Jan 7, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Go-Ahead Singapore, new bus operator to start services on Sept 4

Singapore: Another SBS Transit bus driver assaulted; 'drunk' suspect arrested

Authorities say the bus captain involved had "suffered facial injuries" and had been given three days off to rest and recover.

Jan 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Singapore bound Tigerair flight makes unscheduled landing in Vietnam

Flight TR2993 was scheduled to land in Singapore at 6.55pm after taking off from took off from Taipei at 1.55pm.

Jan 7, 2017

By Bihu Ray

WATCH viral video 'Hwages' that highlights oppression of Saudi Arabian women

Hwages features women dressed in full Islamic dress and participating in various activities.

Jan 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

India: Assailants kill 80-year-old woman by inserting toilet cleaner bottle in rectum

The foreign object had ruptured the victim's small intestine as well as large intestine.

Jan 6, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Thailand floods kill at least 6; PM visits flood-affected areas

Southern Thailand floods kill at least 6; Rubber production hit

The rail services on the main line linking Thailand to Malaysia have been suspended due to flooded tracks.

Jan 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Iraq turns blind eye as Shia militia uses arms supplied by 16 countries for war crimes

Amnesty International said that countries like US and Iran are providing arms to pro-government Iraqi paramilitaries.

Jan 6, 2017

By Bihu Ray

S. Korea blames China for retaliating against THAAD after charter flight rejection

China has recently rejected applications to add charter flights by South Korean carriers.

Jan 6, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Baby elephant undergoes rehabilitation in Thailand

In Pictures: Thailand baby elephant Fah Jam in rehab after being snared by villagers

The five-month-old baby elephant was injured at three months old when she got stuck in an animal snare in Chanthaburi province.

Jan 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore ranks fifth in global 'travel freedom' index

Singapore HDB offers flats to single adults over 35 years

Then new flats including BTO flats and resale flats will be launched in 2017

Jan 6, 2017

By Bihu Ray

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