South Korea virus cases surge as WHO sounds maximum alert
by Kang Jin-kyu, with Laurent Thomet in Beijing South Korea reported its biggest surge in…
In virus-hit China, coat maker adapts to make hazmat suits
by Dan Martin The coronavirus outbreak in China is preventing clothing manufacturer Ugly Duck…
Malaysia’s Mahathir out as PM as rival takes power
Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad lost a power struggle Saturday with a little-known ex-interior minister named as…
US reports fourth coronavirus infection of unknown origin
US health officials reported Friday a fourth case of novel coronavirus of unknown origin, indicating…
Malaysia’s Mahathir, Anwar ally again amid crisis
Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad put his name forward Saturday to return as premier with the backing…
Repeat offender given over two years jail for slashing attack on Serangoon Road
SINGAPORE — On Friday (Feb 28), repeat offender Victor Alexander Arumugam was sentenced to more than…
“Instant karma” for man who pours bucket of water on older person
Singapore -- Two men argue in a coffee shop, the younger one pours a bucket…
Man involved in 2010 Downtown East attack now on cheating charge
Singapore — A man who was in court eight years ago for his involvement, along…
Dr Lee Wei Ling describes lawyer/opposition politician’s comments on LKY’s wills as “spot on”
Singapore -- Dr Lee Wei Ling has described as "spot on" a Facebook post on Mr…
Singaporean died in Batam of Covid-19-like infection, but health authorities say he tested negative for coronavirus
A 61-year-old Singaporean died in Batam on Saturday (Feb 22), having shown symptoms similar to…