Thai elderly and underprivileged affected by climate change: Environment minister
He pointed out that despite Thailand ranking 22nd among top greenhouse gas producers, Bangkok was ranked 9th as those most at risk.
Optional masking in class raises Covid-19 infection fears in Philippines
The Department of Health stressed the need for “proper assessment of when to wear masks” to prevent further virus transmission.
Actor Yoo Ah-in wasn’t even in Itaewon and did not trigger stampede: Agency
The alleged presence of a number of celebrities and influencers have been speculated by netizens as a cause for the huge crowd in Itaewon.
People’s income has not risen in line with inflation: Bangladesh planning minister
He also claimed that the current inflation is actually good for Bangladesh.
South Korea sees inflation expand on hikes in public utility bills
Amid the global inflationary pressure during the normalization process from the Covid-19 pandemic, Korea’s consumer prices marked record-making growth this year.
TEPCO mulls household rate hike
Five other major power utilities are also considering similar price hikes, in the face of deteriorating business performance due to surging fuel prices and the yen’s weakening.
Ringgit estimated to drop to RM3.35 to RM3.45 range against Singdollar
The ringgit is also likely to hit 5.00 against the US dollar, its record low, in the next six months.
South Korean police face full force of fury over Itaewon response
Both the ruling People Power Party and opposition Demcoratic Party of Korea called for a thorough investigation of the case.
Philippines still among world’s worst countries in prosecuting killers of journalists
The annual Global Impunity Index of the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) saw no movement in the ranking of the Philippines, with 14 murders still unsolved.
Anwar vows to have 2 deputy PMs, promote multiculturalism if Pakatan Harapan wins election
PH’s colour-blind manifesto aims to help all Malaysians with the rising cost of living, among other challenges, he said.