Fireworks light up Sydney sky as Australia ushers in 2021
Fireworks shoot into the sky above the Sydney Harbour Bridge as Australians usher in the New Year. Few people watched…
Category: Asia Pacific
World leaders react to storming of US Capitol
World leaders have reacted to the horrifying scenes in Washington DC. China hopes Americans will be able to enjoy peace,…
Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong speaks to reporters after receiving COVID-19 vaccine
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the COVID-19 vaccine jab was “painless, effective and important”. Mr Lee received the first…
UMNO holds meeting to decide on ties with PN government
A crucial political meeting is underway in Malaysia. The largest party in Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s ruling coalition is deciding…
COVID-19: Vivian Balakrishnan on the use of TraceTogether data for criminal investigations
I had not thought of the CPC (Criminal Procedure Code) when I spoke earlier,” Singapore’s Minister-in-charge of Smart Nation Vivian…
Australia slashes international arrivals, requires all travellers to test negative for COVID-19
Australia now requires all international travellers to test negative for COVID-19 before boarding flights to the country. The cap on…
4 more firecracker-related injuries reported in EAMC on New Year's eve
Every year there is usually a steady stream of people treated at hospitals for firecracker-related injuries. How is it different…
Taiwan rolls out new passport design to avoid confusion with China
Hundreds in Taiwan have already applied for the island’s new-look passports, within hours of the new design being made public.…
The changing face of Covid-19
Just as the world opened fire on COVID-19, the virus starts taking on a new face. Catch Front and Center…
Price of vegetables from Malaysia soars as monsoon rains wreak havoc on crops
The price of vegetables from Malaysia has skyrocketed over the past few months, as the monsoon season wreaks havoc on…