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Myanmar instructed some workers returning from Malaysia on leave to submit their requirements

Safe Migration, under the Ministry of Labour, has announced that among the OWIC applicants for Malaysia, there is a requirement for the labour commissioner to obtain confirmation…

  • Published: January 23, 202612:14 pm
  • Author Eleven Media
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Utility bills in Singapore could go up as carbon tax almost doubles in 2026

The government offers U-Save rebates to help households with expenses amidst rising utility costs and higher inflation.

  • Published: January 23, 202611:43 am
  • Author Shabana Begum
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Bruneian students encouraged to embrace ASEAN values

The briefing was delivered by Head of the International Affairs Desk Eddy Iswandy bin Haji Ismail, which was aimed at fostering awareness among students of their role as part of…

  • Published: January 23, 202611:20 am
  • Author Daniel Lim
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In South Korea, school bullies may escape punishment in court, but not in court of public opinion

Classroom violence can lead to tainted reputation and other disadvantages in adulthood.

  • Published: January 23, 202610:50 am
  • Author Yoon Min-sik
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Filipino journalist, church worker found guilty of ‘terrorism financing’

Human rights lawyers and advocates expressed outrage over the decision.

  • Published: January 23, 202610:43 am
  • Author Joey A. Gabieta and Kathleen de Villa
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Dhaka child abuse: Cases filed against founding principal, manager of Sharmin Academy

Accused on the run as viral video sparks public outrage.

  • Published: January 23, 20269:07 am
  • Author The Daily Star
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Foreign domestic workers lift burden off Bhutanese working moms

Under current regulations, foreign domestic workers must only perform duties specified in their contracts. These include childcare, elder care, housekeeping, cooking, grocery…

  • Published: January 23, 20268:45 am
  • Author Dechen Dolkar
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Dog weddings — how new industry in China laps up puppy love

As pet weddings, birthday parties and themed celebrations grow increasingly popular across China, a new lifestyle industry is taking shape — one that celebrates not only animals…

  • Published: January 23, 20268:05 am
  • Author Yu Ran
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World’s ‘oldest’ rock art discovered in Indonesia

The latest rock art found on Muna Island in Southeast Sulawesi, a faded hand stencil made out of ocher that may be made at least 67,800 years ago, might provide more clues for…

  • Published: January 23, 20268:00 am
  • Author Kharishar Kahfi
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In Indonesia, faith and fun collide after sexy ‘dangdut’ show at Islamic event

Critics condemned the mixing of solemn religious events with entertainment considered immoral, citing concerns over erotic dancing and gender mingling.

  • Published: January 23, 20265:10 am
  • Author Arlina Arshad

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