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Blind spots in South Korea’s anti-stalking law emerges again

Experts had warned that safety measures for victims were overlooked in the law, even when it was being passed.

  • Published: November 7, 20229:59 am
  • Author Lee Jung-Youn
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Most Pinoys OK with SIM card listup, but wary of data leak: Survey

Only 48 per cent surveyed said SIM card sellers could be trusted to protect their customers’ private information.

  • Published: November 7, 20229:58 am
  • Author Nathalie Grace Adalid
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Nepali botanist discovers species of Impatiens new to science

Dr Bhakta Bahadur Raskoti discovered the new species while collecting plant samples for his botanical survey in Myagdi district in 2011.

  • Published: November 7, 20229:45 am
  • Author Gobinda Prasad Pokharel
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Ismail Sabri still the PM choice: Coalition leaders

The Umno information chief said it was the decision of the party that Ismail Sabri would be the prime minister candidate.

  • Published: November 7, 20229:32 am
  • Author Tarrance Tan, Raganathani Vethasalam and Yee Xiang Yun
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Solo on my mind: Jokowi wants to pack up after 2024

Speculation has abounded as the PDI-P scrambles to downplay recent talk of a leadership succession.

  • Published: November 7, 20229:23 am
  • Author Yerica Lai
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Politics encroaches on mourning for victims of Itaewon tragedy

While the events were to commemorate the dead, some participants held signs calling for President Yoon Suk-yeol to step down.

  • Published: November 7, 20229:15 am
  • Author Shim Woo-hyun
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Malaysia’s fragmented politics sees a record number vying to be MPs

Analysts predict a three-way split for most of the seats between the main coalitions – Barisan Nasional, Pakatan Harapan and Perikatan Nasional.

  • Published: November 7, 20229:14 am
  • Author Shannon Teoh
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Jokowi’s nod to ministers’ election bid might spell second-term curse

Less than two years before the end of his second and last term of presidency, Jokowi has proved predictions wrong about him becoming a lame-duck president.

  • Published: November 7, 20229:13 am
  • Author Yerica Lai
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Perikatan Nasional pledges graft-free government and economic recovery if it wins Malaysia election

It also pledged to create a million jobs in high-growth sectors over the next few years.

  • Published: November 7, 20229:12 am
  • Author Zunaira Saieed
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Even developed nations are struggling: Bangladesh PM on global recession

The premier also said that the government is trying hard to maintain the economy, but everyone has to maintain some austerity.

  • Published: November 7, 20228:26 am
  • Author The Daily Star

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