New law being cooked up to tackle food wastage in Malaysia
Currently, the proposed Act will focus on education and awareness to reduce food waste, says the Housing and Local Government Ministry.
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Political maneuvering heats up over Japan’s next prime minister
Ruling party President Sanae Takaichi met separately with each of the leaders of the three opposition parties to seek cooperation in the prime ministerial election and Diet…
New smoking control law must be enforced firmly: Malaysian experts
On whether the radius on the prohibition of smoking products should be increased, he said it is only something good in principle. Currently, no sale of tobacco or vape products…
Jakarta enhances fire protection in dense neighbourhoods
Jakarta is expanding its fire-fighting capacity with new stations and 1,000 trainees set to join the brigade next year, aiming to better protect residents in the city’s densely…
China to recruit over 38k civil servants in 2026
Notably, the age limit for applicants has been relaxed this year. Generally, candidates should be between 18 and 38 years old. For master's and doctoral graduates in 2026, the age…
Coalition split between Japan’s ruling LDP party, Komeito could result in loss of seats at next election, estimates show
If the LDP fail to secure election cooperation from Komeito, the LDP could lose seats, while the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, the largest opposition party, could gain…
For Filipinos, inflation is top concern; corruption next: survey
It said that 54 percent of the respondents placed inflation as the top national concern, while 51 percent cited fighting corruption as an urgent concern in the country.
South Korean former first couple ordered diplomats to arrange special treatment for their dog on France trip
Among their requests were a space for the dog to stay in the Yoon couple's hotel suite, a car designated exclusively for the dog, and an embassy official entrusted to care for the…
Trust ratings of Philippine President Marcos, VP Duterte drop in survey after anti-corruption rallies
An analyst said the numbers reflect a “maturing” electorate, and serve as a reminder that how the government delivers results matters.
South Korean Unification Ministry reshuffle aims at reviving dialogue, economic cooperation with North Korea
The plan includes reinstating the ministry’s Office for Inter-Korean Dialogue two years after it was abolished and creating a new office dedicated to promoting inter-Korean…