Police propose staggered office hours to relieve Jakarta traffic
Jakarta Police traffic director Sr. Comr. Latif Usman claimed the plan would complement the odd-even license plate policy in place on 25 major thoroughfares in Jakarta.
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100% backing for Malaysia’s new anti-hopping law
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob described the law as a historic milestone for the nation’s political stability.
‘Wear black’ campaign stirs up Thai social media
In Bangkok, protesters in black gathered at the Victory Monument and South Bangkok Criminal Court to protest what they described as injustice against defendants being detained for…
UN Security Council condemns Myanmar executions
In a rare consensus on the post-coup crisis, the Security Council released a statement condemning the executions and calling for the immediate release of ousted leader Aung San…
Malaysia’s PM Ismail says more reforms in store, signalling polls won’t be called soon
Malaysia's next general election must be held by September next year, at the latest.
Gerindra’s Prabowo to decide on his 2024 candidacy in August
Over the past few months, some central executive board senior members have staged public declarations endorsing the retired Army general to run again in several regions.
Bongbong Marcos orders deployment of rescue, relief teams after powerful Luzon quake
A spokesman also said Marcos called on telcos to provide immediate assistance and free communications to all locations where towers have gone down.
Sri Lankans won’t welcome ex-president Gotabaya Rajapaksa if he returns
Opposition political parties have said they will file corruption charges against Mr Rajapaksa if he is in Sri Lanka.
Pakistan in new crisis after top court’s ruling
The ruling ramps up pressure on the federal government as it attempts to implement tough, and unpopular, economic reforms to stave off a financial crisis.
Malaysia caught off-guard by sudden power cuts
Even the Kuala Lumpur International Airport was not spared as a blackout was reported through the Malaysia Airport Twitter account.