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Malaysia surpasses target of two million tourist arrivals: Tourism minister

Earlier this year, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said Malaysia expected to have two million international tourist arrivals this year with RM8.6 billion in tourism receipts following the…

  • Published: June 23, 20229:26 am
  • Author Gerard Gimino
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Afghanistan earthquake death toll surpasses 1,000

The disaster comes as Afghanistan continues to struggle with a severe economic crisis since the Taliban took over, as US-led international forces withdrew following two decades of…

  • Published: June 23, 20229:13 am
  • Author The Statesman
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Cries for flood relief intensify in Bangladesh as 42 confirmed dead

While thousands of people are in dire need of relief, local administration, even with the army's help, is struggling to reach remote areas due to adverse conditions.

  • Published: June 23, 20227:58 am
  • Author The Daily Star
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Human Rights Watch denounces Philippine order to ban sites tagged as CPP-linked

The Communist Party of the Philippines said only seven out of the 29 websites were actually affiliated with the party and umbrella organization National Democratic Front of the…

  • Published: June 23, 20227:57 am
  • Author John Eric Mendoza
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Could South Korea’s gun control offer any lessons?

Most South Korean men are trained shooters, having gone through mandatory military duty. But due to a strict gun control policy, there have been no deadly shooting rampages here,…

  • Published: June 23, 20227:00 am
  • Author Choi Jae-hee
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World Bank warns of downside risks to Indonesia’s GDP

The government projects 2022 growth at 4.8 to 5.5 per cent and 2023 growth at 5.3 to 5.9 per cent, while the Organization for Economic and Cooperation Development sees domestic…

  • Published: June 23, 20225:58 am
  • Author May
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Floating city in the shape of a brain coral rises from the Indian Ocean

The floating city large enough to house 20,000 people is being built in a turquoise lagoon – just 10 minutes by boat from Male, the Maldivian capital.

  • Published: June 22, 20222:42 pm
  • Author The Daily Star
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Atomic bomb survivor calls nuclear weapons ‘absolute evil’ at Vienna conference

Reflecting on his own experience, 82-year-old Sueichi Kido emphasized the horror of the nuclear weapon that devastated and claimed the lives of so many people.

  • Published: June 22, 20229:47 am
  • Author Hiroki Mishima
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RM2 billion of tax revenue lost from online gambling annually: Malaysia minister

Deputy Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin said the Finance Ministry is preparing to amend and consider the best taxation method to use.

  • Published: June 22, 20229:41 am
  • Author Aliza Shah
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Issues persist for refugees in Indonesia despite efforts from government, international organizations

Data from the UN High Commissioner for Refugees show that Indonesia is host to 9,991 refugees and 3,158 asylum seekers living in Greater Jakarta, Aceh, Surabaya, Kupang and…

  • Published: June 22, 20229:34 am
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