YANGON • A Malaysian ship, carrying aid for thousands of Rohingya Muslims who have fled a bloody army crackdown, arrived in Yangon yesterday, where it was met by nationalist protesters. Health workers and activists went
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Raffles Country Club to make way for KL-Singapore High-Speed Rail
SINGAPORE: The 143-hectare Raffles Country Club site in Tuas will be acquired by authorities to make way for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail project. The club announced the move on its website on Wednesday (Jan
Read moreSafety of bus passengers of ‘paramount importance’: Malaysian transport minister
KUALA LUMPUR: In the wake of a horrific bus crash in Muar that left 14 dead, Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai has stated that safety and security of passengers is of “paramount importance” to Malaysia.
Read moreMalaysia confirms its eighth Zika virus case
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia confirmed an eighth Zika virus case on Sunday, involving a 67-year-old man who first showed symptoms in late November. An online statement from the Health Ministry’s director general, Noor Hisham Abdullah, did
Read moreSingapore-JB Rapid Transit System to make impact on Johor real estate
SINGAPORE: Investor interest in Johor Baru properties will likely pickup with recent news that Singapore and Malaysia are expected to ink a bilateral agreement for the Rapid Transit System (RTS) next year, analysts told Channel
Read moreKL, Singapore sign deal for high-speed rail
Line will be up by end-2026; PM Lee hails pact as a significant milestone in bilateral ties Royston Sim Assistant Political EditorIn Putrajaya Singapore and Malaysia yesterday signed a historic agreement to construct a high-speed rail
Read moreHave you had dealings with – Canada-based Edgeworth Properties Inc
[SINGAPORE] A few emails have come through asking if we could contact investers that bought into. Canada-based Edgeworth Properties Inc The is the orginal article posted by BTINVEST ( it was posted a few years
Read moreAsian Drivers asked to resit the driving test.
Taxi driver smiles when asked about the retake exam for all driver’s license renewal application. QUEZON CITY, Philippines — One source of traffic congestion is the lack of discipline among motorists. This is what the
Read moreBinary Options scam Singapore & Malayisa Method
The Singapore Method & Malay Method is a SCAM Review! Watch out Singaporeans and Malaysians! Beware Malaysians and Singaporeans, the Singapore Method & Malay Methodare extremely viral automated binary options trading system scam that has hit
Read moreMoney changers in Singapore run out of ringgit
Rates down from last week, but demand still high for plunging Malaysian currency At least four money changers at Change Alley ran out of the Malaysian currency yesterday as people stocked up on the plunging
Read moreLive A Low-Cost Lifestyle In Welcoming Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is a prime destination for foreigners from all over the world. From pristine beaches to towering mountains, ancient temples to super-modern cities, there is something for everybody here. It’s possible to live quite
Read moreMalaysia creates anti-terror force for quick response
Members of 170-strong unit come from police, armed forces and maritime enforcement agency Trinna Leong Malaysia Correspondent In Kuala Lumpur Malaysia has launched an anti-terror unit, comprising officers from the police, armed forces and the Malaysian
Read moreSingapore orders bank closure and fines over 1MDB links
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has ordered a Swiss merchant bank to close and fined two other banks for breaching anti-money laundering controls. The action follows an investigation into money flows linked to the Malaysian
Read moreThe place to invest in Asia- Malaysia
1: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Good: Low transaction costs, high yields for luxury apartments, reforms improved rental market. Bad:High rental income tax, pro-tenant rental market. The economy is slowing, the ringgit is depreciating, and there’s a
Read moreMalaysia – When will the property market pick up?
Experts predict between 2018 and 2019 AT a recent property seminar organised by Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute, several developers and property consultants had a debate predicting when the property market will pick up. Real
Read moreSingaporean climber found dead in ravine at Mount Kinabalu
SINGAPORE: A climber from Singapore has been found dead after going missing on Mount Kinabalu. Woon Tai Kiang was found early on Sunday (Oct 2) in a 150-metre-deep ravine near Sayat-Sayat, a checkpoint on the
Read moreWyndham Hotel Group opens more timeshare resorts in Asia
PHUKET: South East Asia’s inaugural Wyndham Grand location will debut in Phuket later this year, thanks to a management agreement recently signed between Parisorn Company Ltd and the Wyndham Hotel Group. Wyndham Grand Phuket Kalim
Read moreCost of land to build prime homes in Asia still rising
Prices of residential sites in Asia increased by 1.9% in the first half of 2016, down from 2.8% in the preceding six months, put office land increased from 1.9% to 2.2%. Overall development land investment
Read moreMalaysian police arrest 4 terror suspects, including 3 foreigners
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian police have arrested four people for suspected links to terrorism between Aug 2 and Sep 17, including three foreigners who have since been deported. Those arrested include a Bangladeshi restaurant owner, suspected of
Read moreRich Indonesians snap up Singapore luxury homes as taxman calls
SINGAPORE — Never mind that Singapore is experiencing one of the worst property slumps in its history, demand for luxury housing is suddenly coming from an unexpected group: Wealthy Indonesians. This year’s purchases by Indonesian
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