Jakarta braces for floods as extreme weather strikes region
As spells of bad weather pick up in the region, city administrators are bracing for another year-end full of disaster-mitigation efforts.
Space burials, virtual grave visits among new ways to mourn
In an effort to suit their needs, an increasing number of people are dismantling ancestral tombs and moving it to a different location.
Cold wave to hit N. Korea as it prepares to mark leader’s 10 years in power
The 37-year-old formally rose to power on Dec 30, 2011, 13 days after his father Kim Jong-il died.
3 die after taking ‘cough syrup’ at Delhi’s mohalla clinic, 13 hospitalised
According to a report, the drug is strictly not recommended for paediatric age children.
Pardons for ex-presidents unlikely under Moon administration
Moon has maintained that he would not use his amnesty rights for corruption crimes, such as bribery, breach of trust and embezzlement.
Floods: Swift action needed to help victims in Taman Sri Muda, says PM
Taman Sri Muda was one of the areas worst hit by floods, which saw several people trapped and stranded following rising floodwaters.
S’poreans head to Johor on expanded land VTL to reunite with families
Under the expanded land VTL scheme, vaccinated Singapore citizens can now enter Malaysia via the Causeway without serving quarantine.
Typhoon Odette damage to Philippines agriculture hits P362 million
Affected commodities include rice, corn, high value crops and fisheries.
Philippines death toll due to typhoon Odette hits 375, says report
The Philippine Red Cross reported “complete carnage” in coastal areas, with homes, hospitals and schools “ripped to shreds”.
Rescuers scramble to save Malaysia’s flood victims as blame game starts
The armed force and police scrambled to save those still trapped in their homes, while volunteer groups and individuals also pitched in.