No more concealing bullies, say Malaysian experts
The clarity on what legally constitutes bullying will prevent schools from interpreting bullying selectively, crime prevention specialist Shamir Rajadurai said. However, he said…
Flood-hit Sumatra in Indonesia faces hunger as President Prabowo visits
Speaking to reporters after inspecting several sites, Prabowo said the government’s immediate priority is delivering essential aid, particularly fuel, to cut-off areas.
Over 26,000 families in three southern Thai provinces receive 9,000-baht compensation
The department said this first batch of payments was made under Cabinet resolutions on October 21, November 18 and November 25, which approved 9,000 baht for each family affected…
Two linked to cross-border smuggling module held with sophisticated weapons in India’s Punjab
Those arrested have been identified as Balwinder Singh (32), a resident of village Bhindi Nain in Amritsar and Jugraj Singh alias Jagga (29), a resident of village Mulla Behram in…
China repatriates 300 citizens from Thailand after fleeing Myanmar scam compound
According to reporters, besides the Chinese nationals already evacuated, many other foreign nationals remain near the Second Thai–Myanmar Friendship Bridge, waiting for their…
A total of 120 parties seek to contest Nepal’s March 5 elections
Over a third of parties are new and registered after September protests.
Philippines revitalising civilian sea patrol for maritime monitoring
The government is reviving a civilian-fishermen sea-patrol force to strengthen maritime monitoring of Philippine waters, as part of efforts to boost coastal security and…
Climate crisis batters Thailand, threatening long-term economic stability
The World Bank warns that unchecked climate impacts could cost Thailand 7-14% of its GDP by 2050, threatening long-term economic stability by disrupting supply chains and…
India’s capital accused of tampering with air quality readings to make pollution look less dire
Critics say artificially lowered pollution readings give a false impression that the city’s campaign against pollution is working effectively, masking the government’s failure…
Downpour hits veggie prices in Malaysia
Malaysian Federation of Vegetable Farmers Association Lim Ser Kwee said recent flooding in several countries, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia had begun to push up…