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Immigrant boat sinks after Malaysian police chase it; marines rescue 40

The victims were 37 Indonesians and three Bangladeshis, aged between 20 and 50.

Jan 16, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore to launch Chinese New Year-themed train for one month

Chinese New Year 2017: Singapore launches 'rooster train' in tie-up with SBS Transit

The Land Transport Authority says the commuters will be able to travel by this train from Jan 15 till Feb 11.

Jan 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore police arrests 19-year-old for selling stolen cigarettes online

Singapore: Teenager arrested for selling stolen cigarettes online

The seller had stolen 48 packets of cigarettes from a supermarket.

Jan 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia and Japan agree to step up maritime security

Indonesia, Japan step up maritime and defence ties amid feud with China

Abe says the two island nations gave maritime cooperation the "highest priority".

Jan 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Boarding school student from Singapore dies in ski crash

The coroner says her death was caused due to blunt force trauma injuries.

Jan 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand flood death toll rises to 40, authorities expect more rainfall and hardship from unseasonable floods

Thailand floods death toll rises to 40, more rainfall expected in coming days

The Federation of Thai Industries says the southern floods would have little impact on economic growth.

Jan 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Abu Sayyaf kills another Canadian hostage for deadline lapse

Abu Sayyaf militants release S. Korean ship captain, Flipino crewman

The authorities say the government had not paid any ransom for their release.

Jan 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia considers microchips in car number plates to curb theft, cloning

Officials say that the new rule will also help to track down motorists who fail to pay their traffic summonses.

Jan 15, 2017

By Bihu Ray

US investigators bust prostitution ring that enslaved hundreds of Thai women

Indonesia: 32 sex workers arrested from 3 nightclubs for violating immigration laws

The raid was carried out by investigators of the ministry's Immigration Office on 12 January.

Jan 15, 2017

By Bihu Ray

"I will declare martial law" if drug problem "virulent", says Philippine President Duterte

Duterte says no one can stop him from imposing the law, not even the the Supreme Court and Congress.

Jan 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia: Police step up probe on derogatory Facebook comments about Sarawak minister

Police have arrested five people for insulting the late Sarawak CM on Facebook.

Jan 15, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Beijing stresses on One China Policy after Trump calls it 'negotiable'

China said that the One China policy "is nonnegotiable" and the US should respect it.

Jan 15, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Thailand: Pilot dies as fighter jet crashes during Children's Day air show [VIDEO]

The mishap happened at the Hat Yai airport during a Children's Day air show.

Jan 14, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Pongal festival in Singapore and Malaysia: Lee, Najib offer greetings

Pongal is a Thanks Giving festival extensively celebrated in South India.

Jan 14, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Malaysia: Drug suspect drowns in river in attempt to escape arrest

Police also recovered drugs like horse pills and syabu from the car he was driving.

Jan 14, 2017

By Bihu Ray

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