Ruling affirms support for women in ending sexual violence on campus
To the relief of those who have been fighting to end violence against women, the Supreme Court has rejected a petition to revoke provisions on consent for on-campus sexual…
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The ‘other epidemic’ hit kids hard: Malaysian Mental Health Association
The Malaysian Mental Health Association president confirmed that there was a spike in mental health cases among children during the movement control order period.
Water is ‘white gold’ for inclusive development: Hun Sen
Hun Sen also said water resources have become a key agenda that requires solidarity to manage them sustainably for now and in the future.
Higher car prices injecting more zip into rental car demand in Singapore
From 2017 to 2021, the number of such cars has grown by 9.3 per cent to 23,147 units, according to figures from the Land Transport Authority.
Trust a ‘most precious resource’ critical in S’pore Covid-19 response: PM Lee Hsien Loong
An example of trust in the system was people abiding by "burdensome" safe management measures, enduring repeated rounds of easing and tightening of restrictions.
Strong democracy can’t survive without free press: India vice-president
He also advised media persons never to compromise on facts and to always present them without fear or favour.
Paper cranes, fortunes in capsule toys provide jobs for Japan’s handicapped
People with mental and physical handicaps work on different tasks, such as folding the paper cranes and writing messages.
Vietnam retailers team up to reduce consumption of single-use plastic bags
A 2025 target has been set for shopping centres and supermarkets to only use environmentally friendly plastic bags and packaging.
Hong Kongers cheer as city reopens, but many businesses already shut for good
Industry leaders expect the city's battered businesses to experience a boom, especially the catering sector, according to local media reports.
China rolls out private pension scheme for aging population
The scheme allows citizens to contribute up to 12,000 yuan annually to individual pension accounts subject to closed-end management.