21 Malaysian 'drug mules' face death penalty in Thailand over large ice, heroin haul 21 Malaysians arrested in Thailand over drugs could face death penalty. May 9, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Bangladesh: Suspected Islamists kill Sufi Muslim leader in Rajshahi A local Sufi Muslim leader has been killed in Bangladesh in a suspected Islamic extremist killing. May 8, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Singapore court slaps 3 more charges on Ex-BSI banker Yeo Jiawei in 1MDB probe Prosecutor Kwek says Yeo has shown no qualms in attempting to subvert the course of justice. May 6, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Singapore: Chinese woman raped three times in public on Chinese New Year eve A 30-year-old man is on trial for raping the young woman on a public road at night. May 5, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Bangladesh to hang Jamaat leader Motiur Nizami as top court rejects last-ditch appeal 73-year-old Motiur Rahman Nizami is a former legislator and minister under former prime minister Khaleda Zia May 5, 2016By Jacob J
Singaporean jailed for two years for molesting Chinese woman Singaporean molester sentenced to two years of jail for molesting a Chinese woman in Singapore. May 4, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
French national shot dead by Bali police after officer's stabbing Former mixed martial artist Amokrane Sabet ignored warning shots and stabbed an officer to death. May 4, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Indonesia excludes Philippine drug convict Mary Jane Veloso from execution list Joko Widodo gave a last-minute reprieve to Mary Jane last year with just hours left for her scheduled execution. May 4, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Malaysian police arrest Nigerian student with drugs worth RM 3.2 million The student, who possessed over 20 kg of drugs, faces mandatory death sentence upon conviction. May 1, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Son of ex-Malaysian lawmaker denies charges of damaging idols at Ipoh Hindu temple Fathi Munzir Nadzri is accused of damaging idols and the Hindu temple of Sree Muneeswaran Amman Kovil. Apr 30, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Indonesia prepares to execute up to 13 prisoners, including many foreigners Attorney General M. Prasetyo says preparations are underway to carry out the execution of several death row prisoners. Apr 30, 2016By Jacob J
Young Malaysian rider arrested with a kilo of drugs faces death penalty The 20-year-old motorcyclist had in his possession almost one kilogram of drugs. Apr 26, 2016By Jacob J
82-year-old man jailed eight years for killing daughter-in-law Char, who lived with his eldest son's family, had a bitter relationship with the son and daughter-in-law. Apr 25, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Bangladesh: Suspected extremists hack to death another professor Senior police officer says the manner of the killing of professor Siddiquee suggests militant groups were behind it. Apr 23, 2016By Jacob J
Singapore jails Malaysian actor Tony Eusoff for 8 months on drug charges Singapore is in the forefront of nations that vouch for strict punishment for drug crimes, including death. Apr 21, 2016By Jacob J