Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Taiwan on high alert as Typhoon Nepartak approaches the island

Taiwan on high alert as Typhoon Nepartak approaches with wind speeds of 280 km

Officials have warned of the risk of flooding and mudslides as they are expecting severe rainfall.

Jul 7, 2016

Indonesia's latest comments on Transboundary Haze Pollution Act welcomed by Singapore

Singapore to push Indonesia further over haze crisis; seeks Jakarta's help in punishing erring companies

Ambassador Anil Kumar says Singapore wants Indonesia to act against firms responsible for haze crisis of last year.

Jul 4, 2016

Singaporean man dies after falling down Kulai waterfall

Singaporean dies trying to save daughter in Kulai waterfall in Johor Baru

The victim, who was identifed as David Cho Kah Loong went to the waterfall along with his wife and daughter for a picnic.

Jul 4, 2016

Malaysia: 76-year-old man arrested for sharing photo of Najib Razak on WhatsApp

The suspect remanded at the Johor Baru court for investigations under Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

Jul 4, 2016

Asean and Australia join hands against China

China to hold military drills in South China Sea ahead of Hague ruling in Philippines case

China's maritime safety administration says the military drills would be organised from July 5 to 11.

Jul 4, 2016

Dhaka gunman identified on social media, belonged to Bangladesh's elite class

Dhaka gunman Nibras Islam belonged to elite class in Bangladesh, attended Malaysian university

Terrorism observer group SITE publishes photos and details of the attackers, including one who had reportedly studied in a university in Malaysia.

Jul 4, 2016

Singapore to cut off internet access for gov't workers from 2017

China to restrict digital media from publishing news found on social platforms

Publication of news gathered from social media sites will require approval.

Jul 4, 2016

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South Korean actor, Kim Sung-min brain dead after suicide attempt

Malaysia: Veteran actor Aziz Singah dies of cancer

The actor's remains were buried at the Kampung Bongek cemetery in Rembau, Negri Sembilan beside his mother's grave.

Jul 2, 2016

Bangladesh police storm Dhaka restaurant, 8 hostages rescued

Dhaka attack: Commandos rescue hostages; six militants killed

Gunmen attacked the café in Dhaka's high-security Gulshan diplomatic area late on Friday.

Jul 2, 2016

Singapore actress Rui En fined $700 for careless driving

The 35-year-old actress failed to control her car and hit a parked motorcycle at a Clementi car park on April 12.

Jul 1, 2016

Singapore: Construction worker dies at PUB construction site in Marina South

Singapore: Construction worker dies at PUB site in Marina South

The worker was proclaimed dead by the SCDF paramedics at the scene.

Jul 1, 2016

Taiwan mistakenly fires 'carrier killer' missile towards China

Taiwan fires 'carrier killer' missile towards China, killing fishing boat crew

A Hsiung-feng III missile flies about 75 kilometres before landing in the waters off Penghu in Taiwan Strait.

Jul 1, 2016

Hindu temple worker hacked to death by suspected Islamists in Bangladesh

Hindu priest hacked to death by suspected Islamists in Bangladesh

Assailants on motor cycle attacked Shyamananda Das near Radhamadan Gopal Bigraha Math temple in Jhinaidah district.

Jul 1, 2016

Singapore economy expands by 1.8 per cent in Quarter 1

Singapore electricity tariffs to rise in the next three months

Singapore Power services says electricity tariffs will increase by an average of 9.2 per cent or 1.59 cents per kWh from July 1 to Sep 30.

Jun 30, 2016

Rodrigo Duterte sworn in as the President of Philippines

Rodrigo Duterte sworn in as Philippines president

Tough talking leader says he knows "the limits of the power and authority of the president".

Jun 30, 2016

Penang chief Lim Guan Eng arrested on corruption charges

Malaysia detains leading opposition figure Lim Guan on corruption charges

The court grants Lim bail on 1 million ringgit but he has to notify it if he plans overseas travel

Jun 30, 2016

Mongolia Elections: Opposition Mongolian People's Party wins the parliamentary elections

Mongolia elections: Mongolian People's Party return to power after landslide win

The ruling Democratic Party get only nine seats as other smaller parties win two seats.

Jun 30, 2016

Universal Studios Singapore ranked top amusement park in Asia: Tripadvisor

Universal Studios Singapore named top amusement park in Asia

Hong Kong Disneyland placed second while Tokyo DisneySea finishes fourth,

Jun 29, 2016

Former Malaysia PM Mahathir questioned by police for the second time in June

Police question Mahathir Mohamad over 'comments comparing Najib with Idi Amin'

This is the second time this month that the authorities questioned the former prime minister.

Jun 29, 2016

Suspected Isis suicide attack kills 36 at Istanbul airport

Witnesses said the attack started with random shooting in the departures hall.

Jun 29, 2016

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