Johor to use Singapore’s HDB as benchmark in development of affordable homes
The Johor Menteri Besar said the housing development corporation will need to have a detailed and focused development planning database with other relevant agencies.
Pakistan Information Minister announces disbanding of media authority
She also said the new government would not continue the tradition of "bad accountability" against political opponents.
Price ceiling hike for air tickets will not hit inflation
The proposed price would equal the ceiling price applied in 2015 but the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has accounted for the need to protect the interests of passengers.
Japan eases rabies quarantine rules for displaced Ukrainians’ pets
Japan has granted special treatment to displaced Ukrainians, considering they might not be aware that pets from overseas must be isolated for up to 180 days.
Top Indonesia Trade Ministry official named suspect in cooking oil graft case
One of the suspects is reported to be the Trade Ministry’s foreign trade director general, while the other three are executives from three private companies.
Efforts made to ensure best care for children with disabilities
There is, however, a lack of special schools providing care and education for these children, with nursing and vocational training centres are facing infrastructural and staffing…
High demand for foreign workers indication Malaysian businesses doing well: Minister
Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan said it was odd for industry players to cite bad business when the demand for foreign workers was high.
40% of Japan’s kindergartens, day care centers face flood risks; some lacking evacuation plans
Regarding facilities that have yet to draw up plans, municipalities said some facilities lack staff and might have little recognition that countermeasures are mandatory.
Duterte veto of SIM registration: Concern for rights or trolls?
While the bill was seen to lessen electronic communication-aided crimes, the President said the provision on social media registration could threaten constitutionally protected…
G-20 role for 27-year-old Indonesia singer sparks criticism
The appointment is the latest in what critics say is a string of celebrities named to political roles as President Joko Widodo attempts to woo a young population battling high…