Prabowo, Megawati cozy up ahead of election, but political obstacles remain
The meeting prompted speculation that Megawati was seeking to play kingmaker by bringing Puan and Prabowo together to test the waters.
NATIONAL AFFAIRS
Nepal health ministry unsure if all Covid-19 vaccinations completed
Health experts say those who took only one jab are either partially protected or not protected from Covid-19 risk.
Long waits, technical difficulties booking tickets for Singapore-Malaysia VTL buses
From next Monday, Singapore and Malaysia will permit quarantine-free travel at the Woodlands land checkpoint using designated buses.
North Korea likely continuing nuclear activities: IAEA
Pyongyang appears to keep up efforts to produce plutonium and uranium at high-profile facilities.
Hong Kong bans vented masks in quarantine
The government also strongly advised the public against wearing such masks as these masks cannot effectively filter droplets in exhaled air.
Laos becomes 20th country to authorise one-shot Sputnik Light vaccine
Sputnik Light has a number of advantages, including ease of administering the vaccine, monitoring, and more flexible re-vaccination schedule when used as a booster.
Japan eyes setting up child agency in FY 2023
The agency's mission will be to provide seamless support for children regardless of age and get rid of sectionalism within the government
Myanmar opposition raises $8.6m through ‘revolution’ bonds
The move is probably the biggest yet to generate funds for its "revolution" to topple the ruling military junta
PM, defence minister urge vaccinations for eligible kids
As of November 21, over 14 million people aged five and older out of Cambodia’s total population of around 16 million people have been vaccinated.
Nepal Covid-19 samples to be sent to UK to widen whole-genome sequencing testing
Authorities seek to know the current Covid-19 variant in circulation to be able to prepare effective pandemic strategies.