Myanmar to introduce electronic voting machines in upcoming general election
As part of the voter education initiative, the Union Election Commission has already produced 2,500 MEVMs for demonstration and public training.
Nepali teachers give a week’s ultimatum for school bill’s passage
While the House panel has agreed on most issues, there’s no deal on quotas for temporary teachers in permanent posts.
Phase one of Cambodia’s land lottery wraps up with 500 impoverished families awarded farmland
The initiative was proposed last year by Prime Minister Hun Manet. Of the 12,329 families who applied, 2,500 were selected for the first round of the lottery, with just 500…
Upcoming Bill protects Malaysia’s gig workers
There was also a proposal to formalise gig workers in the digital labour ecosystem to distinguish them from salaried employees. Introduction of new fair wage structures and a…
Indian leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi slams government over farmer suicides in Maharashtra
He also highlighted the government’s indifference towards farmers’ plight, contrasting it with the ease with which loans are waived for billionaires like Anil Ambani.
Lahore High Court holds Pakistan ex-PM Imran responsible for ‘conspiracy and abetment’ in May 9 riots
Following the arrest of the ex-premier on May 9, 2023, from the Islamabad High Court’s premises, riots erupted across the country and went on for at least 24 hours. Protesters…
Thai acting PM Phumtham confirms authority to dissolve parliament, but no concrete discussions yet
Chousak Sirinil, Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, mentioned that the Pheu Thai Party attended 90% of the meetings but issues could arise from coalition parties…
Myanmar government to provide over 5 million bags of cement to repair houses damaged by March earthquake
Market fairs in the capital Nay Pyi Taw and Mandalay will be held to make cement easily available for purchase and use by the public.
Thai government faces leadership vacuum as court suspends PM Paetongtarn
The ruling has sparked debate over the political trajectory ahead—whether the process will be swift or drawn out depends on whether the court calls for further witnesses or…
Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina gets six months in jail for contempt of court
The sentence will take effect once the convicts surrender before the court or are arrested by law enforcers.