China eyes anti-Covid-19 oral drug to boost image, reopen borders
In the face of new variants, China is racing against time to develop and produce antiviral oral drugs to boost its international image.
Possible jail for monks at political rally events
The Ministry of Cults and Religion and other relevant stakeholders are expediting their work to ban monks from participating in political protests.
Palliative care services to be boosted; topic of death needs open discussion: Ong Ye Kung
Palliative care is aimed at helping someone live with a serious, complex illness in the best way possible.
Philippine Bar Association offers legal assistance to ‘targeted’ journalists
The lawyers’ group likewise noted that a free press “kept the light of freedom lit even during the darkest days of martial law."
Penang extends unlimited free shuttle bus service into 2022
The move will see the state spending RM375,000 a month or RM4.5mil a year.
Malaysia, Indonesia agree on ‘One Maid, One Task’
They agreed that a Indonesian domestic worker can work in a household of no more than six family members.
Construction of fifth Lao-Thai Mekong bridge 23 percent complete
When complete, the bridge will provide people in Laos and Thailand with a convenient travel option and enable the faster transport of freight.
349 hopefuls in the running for Sarawak elections
The reason behind the huge number is attributed to the entry of nine Opposition parties that are fielding 267 hopefuls.
China to keep job creation at heart of economic growth: Premier Li Keqiang
More employment opportunities for the Chinese people will create a more vibrant economy and provide more revenue streams for the government, he said.
Cambodia officers told to tackle marijuana cultivation
Over the years, most people have grown marijuana because of the high market price it fetches.