A cure for Covid-19? Interest in ivermectin remains strong despite health warnings, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Despite warnings from experts, unsubstantiated beliefs that ivermectin can cure Covid-19 still hold strong. Forums, social media and chat groups are rife with anecdotes of how ivermectin —
Daily roundup: Family rift deepens between late tycoon Stanley Ho's daughters – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Family rift deepens over tensions between daughters of late tycoon Stanley Ho A rift in the first family of late gami
Malaysia's ruling party Umno pushes for national elections this year, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's United Malays National Organisation (Umno) party, which forms the biggest component of the ruling coalition, agreed to hold a general election this year, its top decision-making bo
North Korea fires suspected ICBM, warns US against 'dangerous' choices, Asia News,TOKYO/SEOUL – North Korea fired multiple missiles into the sea on Thursday (Nov 3), including a possible failed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), prompting the United States and South Korea to extend
Police arrest vice-chairwoman of Hong Kong democracy group, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong police on Wednesday (Sept 8) arrested four members of a pro-democracy group that organises the annual June 4 rally to commemorate those who died in the bloody 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, in the latest b
The dummy's guide to Singapore's political parties: The RP edition, Singapore News,Unless you've been living under a rock, you should have some inkling of the People's Action Party (PAP) and the Workers' Party (WP). But what about RP? Or PSP? Or SDP? If these acronyms mean n
Pastor helps keep Singapore's migrant workers fed during Covid-19 lockdown, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Pastor Samuel Gift Stephen spends his days trying to ensure migrant workers in Singapore, confined to cramped dormitories due to an outbreak of coronavirus, all remain well fed. He runs one of
Malaysia's king wins plaudits during political storm, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Frustrated with a months-long political power struggle during the coronavirus pandemic, Malaysians have praised King Al-Sultan Abdullah for rejecting Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s request on Sunday to impose
Malaysia PM appoints new deputy amid coalition infighting, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 – Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Wednesday (July 7) named defence minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob as his deputy, in a move that could ease tensions with a key ally in the ruling coalition. Muhyid
