Those who opted to base themselves in Johor cite lower daily expenses and proximity to Singapore as key considerations.

Women were not recruited for suicide bombing missions in the region until 2016. But their role is growing. CNA’s Undercover Asia speaks to one of the men behind the idea and gains rare access to two women inmates.

Umar Patek, a member of Jemaah Islamiyah, could soon be released on parole after having his jail sentence reduced.

In CNA's regular look at what hit the headlines during the week, Five on Friday explores some unique instant noodle-themed products. 

As Singapore considers its next steps for Section 377A of the Penal Code which criminalises sex between men, CNA looks at the history of the legislation inherited from the British penal system and how some countries have repealed it.