Malaysia: Jobless man forces wife into prostitution for RM50

Police say the husband has been remanded for four days to facilitate the investigations.

Jan 8, 2017

29-year-old man wins Singapore's first Food League title by finishing 92 chicken wings in 8 minutes

Food League members believe that the organisation can help to put Singapore on the competitive food eating map.

Jan 8, 2017

Chinese New Year 2017: 10 hair and beauty salons with best deals in Singapore

IBT Singapore has compiled a list of salons in Singapore with some of the best deals especially for the Chinese New Year.

Jan 7, 2017

Singapore: Another SBS Transit bus driver assaulted; 'drunk' suspect arrested

Authorities say the bus captain involved had "suffered facial injuries" and had been given three days off to rest and recover.

Jan 7, 2017

WATCH viral video 'Hwages' that highlights oppression of Saudi Arabian women

Hwages features women dressed in full Islamic dress and participating in various activities.

Jan 7, 2017

Southern Thailand floods kill at least 6; Rubber production hit

The rail services on the main line linking Thailand to Malaysia have been suspended due to flooded tracks.

Jan 6, 2017

In Pictures: Thailand baby elephant Fah Jam in rehab after being snared by villagers

The five-month-old baby elephant was injured at three months old when she got stuck in an animal snare in Chanthaburi province.

Jan 6, 2017

Hong Kong confirms second bird flu death in a fortnight

Authorities say it was not immediately clear how or from where the patient contracted the H7N9 virus.

Jan 6, 2017

Bangladesh police kill Dhaka cafe attack mastermind in pre-dawn raid

The police say it was not clear whether Marzan died in a gunfight or committed suicide.

Jan 6, 2017

Philippine troops kill 'Tokboy', top leader of terrorist group linked to ISIS

Authorities say Maguid carried a 300,000-peso (S$8,706) reward for his capture.

Jan 5, 2017

Malaysia floods: 23,000 evacuated, hygiene concerns unnerves evacuees

Prime Minister Najib Razak is expected to visit Terengganu and Kelantan on Saturday to oversee rescue efforts.

Jan 5, 2017

China smog crisis: Visibility at record lows, highest alert in place as winter peaks

This is the third year when China is fighting the pollution war that has lead to a huge crisis.

Jan 5, 2017

China mass knifing: Man with blade at kindergarten slashes 11 children

Reports say all the injured children were sent to the hospital but their injuries were not life-threatening.

Jan 5, 2017

Rohingya: Malaysia arrests Indonesian 'Isis militant' for Myanmar attack plot

Myanmar continues to face a growing danger of attacks by the foreign IS supporters in support of persecuted Muslim Rohingyas.

Jan 5, 2017

River Hongbao Festival 2017: All you need to know about Chinese New Year festivities in Singapore

The event will be held from 2 pm to 11pm daily and it will be extended until 1 am on Jan 27, Chinese New Year's Eve.

Jan 4, 2017

Beijing issues highest fog alert for second day, highways closed due to poor visibility

The authorities say the poor visibility has prompted three major northern ports to suspend the loading of ships on Tuesday.

Jan 4, 2017

Fire at private nursing home kills seven in China

The firefighters have rescued nearly 32 people, who were living at nursing home.

Jan 4, 2017

Singapore: MoE to release GCE O-level results on Jan 11; JAE registrations open during Jan 11-Jan 16

The ministry says the students may collect their results from their respective schools at 2 pm on the scheduled day.

Jan 4, 2017

Cambodia: King Sihamoni's photoshopped image posted on porn site

The authorities say the image is a rare public insult that has been aimed at King Norodom Sihamoni

Jan 2, 2017

25 killed in eastern Thailand as minivan loses control and ploughs through traffic

The police says the driver of the minivan lost control and ploughed through a central reservation into oncoming traffic.

Jan 2, 2017