Society

David Ong issues apology letter as Bukit Batok by-election looms

The undated letter surfaced even as major political parties have finalized their candidates for the by-election in Bukit Batok seat.

Apr 7, 2016

By Jacob J

Nguyen Xuan Phuc elected Vietnam's new prime minister

Vietnam Communist party forms new ruling triumvirate with election of PM

61-year-old Phuc says his priority would be to achieve the growth targets for the economy, which expanded 6.7 percent in 2015.

Apr 7, 2016

By Jacob J

What are Panama papers, who leaked them and who have access to it?

Iceland coalition rejects call for government to resign, names new prime minister

The right wing coalition said Johannssonn will lead the government until elections are held in the autumn.

Apr 7, 2016

By Jacob J

Malaysia's Attorney-General Mohamed Apandi cleared Najib of wrongdoing

Malaysia: Parliament panel to whitewash PM Najib in crucial 1MDB report?

1MDB's purchase of power plants at steep prices and its failed joint venture with Saudi energy firm PetroSaudi had bled the state fund pale,

Apr 7, 2016

By Jacob J

Death penalty: 90% of executions take place in Iran, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia

The rights watchdog said the number of executions would rise sharply if numbers were available for China.

Apr 6, 2016

By Jacob J

grace poe takes poll lead in philippines elections

Philippines elections: Grace Poe upbeat even as Rodrigo Duterte takes poll lead

The latest survey shows tough talking mayor Duterte has emerged as a strong contender against Poe.

Apr 6, 2016

By Jacob J

Malaysian PKR leader Rafizi Ramli arrested over leaked IMDB probe documents

Rafizi Ramli, vice-president of the People's Justice Party (PKR), was arrested outside the Malaysian parliament on Tuesday.

Apr 6, 2016

By Jacob J

Iceland Prime Minister Gunnlaugsson resigns over offshore finance scandal

Iceland Prime Minister Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson resigns over offshore finance scandal

Gunnlaugsson says he does not want to obstruct any further reform of the financial system by continuing as the prime minister.

Apr 6, 2016

By Jacob J

Temperature rises massive 8 degrees in one week in New Delhi as summer peaks earlier than usual

Children play in mud to cool off on a hot day in New Delhi, India, April 4, 2016. Temperature in New Delhi on Monday is expected to reach to 38 degree Celsius (100.4 degree Fahrenheit), according to India's meterological department website

Apr 5, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Mahathir Mohamad is a traitor who betrayed Malays, says PM Najib

Najib, who is trying to shake off numerous financial scandals, said Mahathir betrayed the Malays by joining ranks with the opposition.

Apr 5, 2016

By Jacob J

Indonesia: Passenger planes collide on runway, catch fire

The fuel-laden left wing of the Batik Air plane caught fire after it hit TransNusa aircraft,

Apr 5, 2016

By Jacob J

The Real Singapore trial: Ai Takagi's husband Yang Kaiheng 'made profits from website'

The prosecution witness says Yang told him he earned about $4,000 to $5,000 a month from advertising revenue through TRS.

Apr 5, 2016

By Jacob J

Chinese take on Panama papers: Selective scrutiny by western media under US influence

The party mouthpiece says the western media takes a motivated stand each time there is a sensitive data leak.

Apr 5, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore to execute Malaysian Kho Jabing as top court throws out appeal

On Tuesday, the five-judge Court of Appeal unanimously denied the review, setting up a seemingly irreversible course that leads Kho to the gallows.

Apr 5, 2016

By Jacob J

Panama papers: Who leaked Mossack Fonseca's 40-year dirty money trail and why?

As many as 12 current or former heads of state figure in the data, while around 60 people linked to current or former world leaders are also named

Apr 5, 2016

By Jacob J

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David Ong issues apology letter as Bukit Batok by-election looms

Vietnam Communist party forms new ruling triumvirate with election of PM

Iceland coalition rejects call for government to resign, names new prime minister

Malaysia: Parliament panel to whitewash PM Najib in crucial 1MDB report?

Death penalty: 90% of executions take place in Iran, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia

Philippines elections: Grace Poe upbeat even as Rodrigo Duterte takes poll lead

Malaysian PKR leader Rafizi Ramli arrested over leaked IMDB probe documents

Iceland Prime Minister Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson resigns over offshore finance scandal

Temperature rises massive 8 degrees in one week in New Delhi as summer peaks earlier than usual

Mahathir Mohamad is a traitor who betrayed Malays, says PM Najib

Indonesia: Passenger planes collide on runway, catch fire

The Real Singapore trial: Ai Takagi's husband Yang Kaiheng 'made profits from website'

Chinese take on Panama papers: Selective scrutiny by western media under US influence

Singapore to execute Malaysian Kho Jabing as top court throws out appeal

Panama papers: Who leaked Mossack Fonseca's 40-year dirty money trail and why?

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