Malaysian families fear higher cost of hired help
Families welcomed the intake of 10,000 new Indonesian maids under a new scheme but expressed worry over the cost of hiring them.
Filipino teachers lose savings to bank cyberscam
Several cases of teachers falling victim to a phishing scam are being reported, despite “safe” banking systems.
Risky dwelling for Rohingya living on hill slopes
Authorities and aid agencies have long been warning about a looming natural disaster in the densely populated camps during monsoon.
Malaysian politician Ahmad Zahid to take the stand
He has chosen to testify after he was ordered to enter his defence on 47 charges of criminal breach of trust, bribery and money laundering.
LDP-backed candidate wins Nago mayoral race amid military base issue
The central government plans to proceed as planned with the project to relocate the US Marine Corps’ Futenma Air Station to Nago.
Chinese teen spurned by birth parents kills himself after family reunion
Liu Xuezhou's death has sparked a heated discussion online, with many feeling sorry for Liu's experience and condemning internet trolls.
Timor Leste Nobel laureate Ramos-Horta to run for president again
The 72-year-old was a critical figure in Timor Leste's independence struggle, winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1996.
Ireland looks to export more meat to China
The value of Irish pork exports to China has been on the rise in recent years, and with the figure exceeding 200 million euros in 2020.
Philippines medical groups ask Duterte anew to veto vape bill
The proposed law also lowers the age limit for vaping from 21 to 18 years old, and removes the existing two-flavor restriction.
Policy on health workers’ allowance fair: Philippines Dept of Health exec
The comments came after the current pay and allowances given to healthcare workers were replaced with the One Covid-19 Allowance.