Malaysia’s women bearing weight of the old
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the nation’s ageing population had grown by 1.2 million over the last decade.
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Indonesia’s workers protest restrictions on pension cash-out
Many argue the government should leave it to them to decide when to cash out as it was their money.
Senior schools reopen in India’s Karnataka amid hijab row
Meanwhile, a court is deliberating the recent ban on schoolgirls wearing the hijab imposed by Karnataka authorities.
Cambodia minister, activist monk call for more wildlife protection
Minister of Environment Say Samal said the conservation of natural resources is linked to the creation of a strong local economy.
$2 million from scams recovered, 121 local bank accounts frozen
Phishing scams involving SMSes that impersonated banks in Singapore have increased significantly.
Over half a million unsafe vehicles on the roads of Bangladesh
There are also at least 100 thousand unlicensed drivers at the wheel of registered vehicles.
Jakarta health workers start to feel the brunt of Omicron surge
Many have contracted the Omicron variant themselves, putting more pressure on already understaffed health facilities.
Valentine’s Day is no day to ignore values
The Ministry of Culture suggested Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to share sincere love to those around them and the needy.
Aussie govt apologizes to sexual harassment victims
The settlement was reached almost two years after a review found six female staff had been sexually harassed.
Horse-killing stunt in Korean drama sees adoption of guidelines for animals in productions
The nationwide furor that ensued over the horse-killing stunt may be start of protection for animal actors.