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Indonesia’s new criminal law meets legal pushback in Constitutional Court

At least 10 judicial review petitions against the new Criminal Code (KUHP) and Criminal Law Procedures Code (KUHAP) have been filed with the Constitutional Court within four days…

  • Published: January 7, 20268:44 am
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Bangladesh elections: No women on tickets of 30 parties

The figures lay bare a stark imbalance -- despite women making up half the population, their presence among candidates remains marginal.

  • Published: January 7, 20268:42 am
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Vietnam’s new e-commerce law expected to curb online trade fraud

Between 2020 and 2025, authorities nationwide detected and handled about 120,000 - 190,000 cases of smuggling, trade fraud, and counterfeit goods each year, with trade fraud…

  • Published: January 7, 20268:40 am
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Malaysia’s latest reforms, relief measures expected to support economic growth

Economists said the mix of institutional reforms, cash assistance and business-focused measures signals a shift from crisis management to execution.

  • Published: January 7, 20268:28 am
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Philippine state palace on flood mess probe: President Marcos’ term not over, a lot more will happen

Palace press officer Claire Castro also said that cases have already been filed, warrants of arrest have been issued, and some individuals have returned funds allegedly stolen…

  • Published: January 7, 20268:20 am
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Facelifts and facials help Korean doctors go global

Overseas ventures have increased by an average of 20.7 percent annually over the past nine years.

  • Published: January 7, 20268:15 am
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10 more companies linked to scams added into database, say Malaysian cops

Authorities advised the public to not be deceived by offers of ‘easy work’ of registering companies or businesses with the Companies’ Commission of Malaysia and opening bank…

  • Published: January 6, 20269:23 am
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Strong earthquake jolts western Japan, no tsunami threat 

The magnitude is estimated at 6.2.

  • Published: January 6, 20268:55 am
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Authoritarian fears loom in Indonesia as new criminal code takes effect

Several articles of the new Criminal Code (KUHP) and Criminal Law Procedures Code (KUHAP) may erode civil liberties and freedom of expression, particularly the right to criticize…

  • Published: January 6, 20268:38 am
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Bill to limit Malaysia’s prime minister to two terms to be tabled

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the bill is among several others that will be brought to the august House for approval, beginning with one to separate the powers of the…

  • Published: January 6, 20268:36 am
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