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Was enough done? Brazil may sue Indonesia over death of hiker on Mount Rinjani

JAKARTA, July 6 -- Brazilian authorities may take the case of a young woman's death on Mount Rinjani to an international human rights body, should Indonesia be found negligent in the rescue operation.... Read More


Catholic Church in Singapore warns of surge in scam emails impersonating Cardinal William Goh

SINGAPORE, July 6 -- The Catholic Church in Singapore has raised the alarm over a spike in fraudulent e-mails impersonating Cardinal William Goh, urging the public to be vigilant amid a broader rise i... Read More


No-shows, no share: How skipping court cost two spouses their slice of millions in Singapore

SINGAPORE, July 6 -- Two high-stakes divorce cases in Singapore have shone a spotlight on the costly consequences of ghosting court proceedings - with one woman walking away from a potential half a mi... Read More


Tank-ful no one hurt: Traffic light takes a hit during Singapore National Day Parade preview, sparks online sympathy and puns (VIDEO)

SINGAPORE, July 6 -- One of Singapore's most powerful military machines found itself in a decidedly unmilitary scrape yesterday, when a Leopard tank brushed up against a traffic light outside Parliame... Read More


Wisma Putra: Embassy in Jakarta probing possible Malaysian victim after deadly ferry tragedy in Indonesia

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 -- The Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta is closely monitoring the situation following the sinking of the passenger ferry KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya in Indonesia's Bali Strait on July 4. A... Read More


Asyraf Wajdi: Umno to stay with BN in GE16, going solo would show 'arrogance and pride' like past leaders

ARAU, July 6 -- Umno will not contest the 16th General Election (GE16) on its own and must work with other parties or coalitions, the party's secretary-general Datuk Seri Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki reportedl... Read More


Perikatan confirms Solaris Dutamas HQ shut after lease ended, denies claims of unpaid rent

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 -- Perikatan Nasional's (PN) headquarters in Solaris Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur has been closed following the expiry of its two-year lease in April, the coalition's secretary-general D... Read More


Why is this S.Korean webtoon so controversial that it's now cancelled, alongside a planned drama?

SEOUL, July 6 -- You wouldn't think a webtoon of all things would create a huge furore in South Korea but one has ruffled a lot of feathers with its questionable subject matter. According to The Kore... Read More


Bottle thrown at SMRT double-decker bus along Singapore's Orchard Road injures passenger, police investigating

SINGAPORE, July 6 -- A 57-year-old woman was taken to hospital in Singapore after a bottle was thrown at a SMRT double-decker bus travelling along Orchard Road yesterday evening, shattering a window a... Read More


Meituan hits record 120 million daily orders on July 5 amid China's instant delivery price war

SHANGHAI, July 6 -- Chinese delivery giant Meituan said its on-demand delivery business hit a record high over the weekend, with more than 120 million orders placed in a single day - the highest volum... Read More