Despite illegality, Indonesian students rationalise hiring of substitutes for academic work
Despite being prohibited by law, for many people the line at which the use of the services of academic "joki" becomes unacceptable appears to be blurred.
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Curfew in Bangladesh to be lifted soon: Home Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan yesterday said the country's situation is gradually becoming normal, saying this in response to a query from Gwyn Lewis, UN resident coordinator in…
New savings account for newborns under Singapore’s Baby Bonus scheme
The savings account is for receiving government cash payments such as bursaries and cash gifts.
Hustlers continue to thrive in the heart of Kuala Lumpur
A simple Google search will lead users to tonnes of websites proudly showing off photos of sex workers, whose charges differ depending on the nationality, location and popularity.
‘They did not want to deal with me’: Rise in elderly in Malaysia abandoned by families
The ageing population in Malaysia stood at 7.4 per cent of its 33.7 million population, or about 2.5 million people aged 65 and above, in 2023. The figure is expected to rise to…
China’s ‘new peasants’ return home to relax, prosper in villages
More young people abandon hectic city life for opportunities in rural areas.
No exchange between South, North Korean separated families since Feb last year
There has not been a government-arranged reunion since 2018, and there has been significantly less civilian-level contact due to deteriorating relations between the two Koreas and…
Lift curfew, restore access to social media: Amnesty International in open letter to Bangladeshi PM
In the letter, Amnesty Secretary General Agnès Callamard expressed grave concern over the recent violent crackdowns on the quota reform protests and urged urgent action to end…
Divorce on the rise in Indonesia amid rampant domestic abuse
Some 54 percent of divorcing couples last year cited constant conflict and arguing as the reason behind their separation, with around 1,400 reporting domestic abuse in their…
Korea-Japan breakthrough? Watershed weekend faces challenges
Seoul's push to reconcile with Japan and boost security cooperation faces hurdle from a grieving Korean public.