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Malaysian storekeeper jailed six months for molesting seven-year-old girl

Malaysia man jailed 80 years for raping underage daughter

The Sessions Court judge orders the jail sentence to start from the date of his arrest.

Dec 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia: 9-year-old boy's penis gets cut off during circumcision procedure

It was reported that the operation completely severed the boy's man part and could be reattached

Dec 30, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Malaysia: McDonald's bans non halal cakes in its restaurants

The fast-food franchise said that the measure was necessary to safeguard its own halal status

Dec 30, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Bangladesh blocks 560 porn websites, regulator to broaden blacklist

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) orders local internet service providers to stop the sites from streaming.

Dec 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Singapore arrests and deports 4 indonesian militants travelling to Syria

Singapore deports 2 Indonesians suspected of supporting Islamic State

Authorities say both of them were reportedly deported to Batam after a questioning session of almost 24 hours.

Dec 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: 1 killed, 5 injured after car accident on Changi Coast Road

Car catches fire after crashing into tree at Lorong Chuan

A 34-year-old man, who is believed to be the driver of the car, was taken to the hospital.

Dec 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: President Duterte equates himself to Hitler, wants to kill millions of drug users

Duterte says will throw corrupt officials from helicopter as he did to a Chinese man years ago

Duterte's spokesman, Ernesto Abella, suggests that the incident may not have actually happened.

Dec 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China kills 4 militants after attack on Communist Party office in Xinjiang

One person was killed after the assailants detonated explosives in the compound in Karakax county

Dec 29, 2016

By Bihu Ray

MHA to collect iris images from Singaporeans from Jan 1

The scanned iris images will serve as another important identifier that can boost the verification methods.

Dec 28, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Roads will be closed for Suntec City countdown street party

The Singapore Police Force says that access will only be granted to police and emergency vehicles during the road closures.

Dec 28, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesian Muslim man gets named Merry Christmas; faces no criticism

The name was suggested by his mother's Christian midwife as he was born on Dec 25.

Dec 28, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian woman jailed and fined for stealing 10 chocolate bars on Christmas Day

The authorities say she could have been jailed a maximum of 10 years and fined for her offence.

Dec 28, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Jakarta: 6 including 9-year-old die after robbers lock family in bathroom

According to Jakarta police chief, at least four armed intruders broke into the house

Dec 27, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Ahok's blasphemy trial resumes in Jakarta, judges expected to take call on governor's refutation

The trail has resumed after 2 weeks in a new location due to security threats.

Dec 27, 2016

By Bihu Ray

China tests new jet fighter FC-31 Gyrfalcon prototype

The FC-31 will be China's second fifth-generation fighter after the J-20.

Dec 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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