Crisis-hit Sri Lanka hunts for a new leader
Amid the ticking clock of the island's food and fuel shortages, various political parties are now scrambling to appoint their own presidential candidate.
International conflicts, Covid-19 fuel rise in informal employment: Panel
Although the worst of the threats from Covid-19 have passed, knock-on economic consequences of international rows have driven a “significant and worrisome” number of…
‘Moms for Ganjar’ demonstrate the politics of housewives ahead of elections
Throughout history, housewives have played an indispensable role in Indonesian politics.
Chinese government seeks to better protect gig workers
A recent analysis by AliResearch, a think tank of Alibaba Group, shows that gig workers in China will number as much as 400 million by 2036.
Higher-than expected GDP outlook for Malaysia despite inflation
For Malaysia, inflation has been averaging at almost 3 per cent year-on-year with food prices being the main factor for its rise.
Muslim fans see a reflection of their lives in ‘Ms Marvel’
The experiences of Muslim women represented in the show contrasts the findings of a report on Muslim representation across 200 top-grossing Western films released from 2017-19.
Cambodia’s youth gangs fuelled by drug use: Expert
He also said the social problems caused by gangsters were linked to a lack of communication between parents and schools with local authorities.
Cambodia sees rapid population growth
The life expectancies of the Cambodian people had also risen steadily.
Resumption of haj pilgrimage brings joy and sorrow for Indonesians
Under the quota system Saudi Arabia uses, the average wait to complete the haj for people in Indonesia is 35 years.
Difficult changes: When LGBTQ Indonesians look abroad for a better life
More LGBTQ Indonesians seek freedom by moving to Australia, but to move permanently is not an easy process.