ISIS militant threatens to kill Malaysia's top anti-terror cop, Ayob Khan

SAC Ayob is believed to be on ISIS' target list, along with other Malaysian leaders, top police officials and army personnel.

Jul 13, 2016

Singapore: Suspect in Holland Village bank robbery arrested in Bangkok

The Singapore Police Force said that preliminary investigations have revealed that the suspect made off with S$30,000 in cash.

Jul 11, 2016

Indonesia suspends land-clearing licences of 27 firms over forest fires

The Environment and Forest ministry has also filed civil law suits against five oil palm companies allegedly responsible for some of last year's fires.

Jul 11, 2016

Thailand detains four people over referendum campaign

The four people were detained after copies of booklets providing information on the Constitution were found in their cars.

Jul 11, 2016

Singapore: 20-year-old suspect arrested in connection to man's death in Yishun

The 26-year-old deceased's body was found outside a unit on the 6th floor at Block 279 in Yishun Street 22.

Jul 11, 2016

Three Indonesians abducted off Malaysian state of Sabah

The attackers released the other four crew members of the tugboat.

Jul 11, 2016

Two-year-old, who needed a child heart transplant, dies in Singapore

A spokesperson of the Singapore Health Ministry said that paediatric heart transplantation is not yet available in Singapore.

Jul 11, 2016

Singapore: 52-year-old man found dead at Geylang Lorong 23

The police said that they received a call for assistance at around 8 am and the man was pronounced dead by paramedics at 8.11 am.

Jul 9, 2016

Malaysia: More dengue cases, but no report of Zika virus yet

The total number of localities, which are still affected by dengue increased from 647 to 660 for Week 26.

Jul 9, 2016

Indonesia: 18 people die as Eid rush causes 3-day traffic jam in Java

Roads between Jakarta and Tegal got choked as people were going to their hometowns to celebrate the religious holiday of Eid.

Jul 9, 2016

China organises combat drills in the South China Sea

The drills had different training exercises focused on measures such as air control, surface operations and anti-submarine warfare.

Jul 9, 2016

Philippine troops kill 9 Abu Sayyaf militants

Regional military spokesman Maj. Filemon Tan said that one soldier was killed and six wounded in the battle.

Jul 8, 2016

Singapore: Police search for suspect after robbery at Standard Chartered bank in Holland Village

The suspect of the robbery at Standard Chartered bank in Holland Village is believed to be a Caucasian man.

Jul 8, 2016

Taiwan: 25 injured in train blast in Taipei

Taiwan police bomb squad said they found a 15 cm-long, broken metal tube with explosive material inside a backpack.

Jul 8, 2016

Singapore: Elderly man dies after being run over by bus in Toa Payoh

The victim, who was in his late 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

Jul 7, 2016

Bangladesh: 4 killed, 9 injured in blast at Eid prayer gathering

At least 200,000 people had gathered in Sholakia in Kishoreganj district to celebrate Eid when the explosion took place.

Jul 7, 2016

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

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 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