Hundreds of Indonesian workers hold protest demanding better protection
Spokespersons of each labour union took turns voicing six demands in the protest, including a revision to the 2020 Job Creation Law, eliminating outsourcing practices, raising…
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Thai court to rule on suspended PM Paetongtarn’s fate after leaked call
Ms Paetongtarn, daughter of controversial billionaire ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, was suspended from office in July after being accused of failing to stand up for…
Foreign national patients flock to South Korea’s dermatology clinics, rising 117-fold in 15 years
Skin treatments have become the most sought-after form of care among overseas visitors to South Korean hospitals.
How social media is becoming a double-edged sword for Nepal’s public safety
While social platforms has emerged as a vital tool for crime control for Nepal Police, it has also given rise to incidents of cybercrime.
High price of compassion for Malaysia’s elderly
Many of the country's home for the elderly are caught in a quandary when families stop paying the monthly charges.
Indonesia raises rice price cap despite increased stock
The Rice and Grain Milling Entrepreneurs Association (Perpadi) welcomed the move, as rising production costs had made it difficult for mills to operate under the previous price…
South Korea to ban phones in class in elementary, middle and high schools from March 2026
Exceptions will be allowed when the devices are used for educational purposes or emergencies with the approval of school officials or teachers.
Malaysian Education Ministry aims to curb bullying with character-building training and spot checks
7,681 bullying cases were recorded in 2024, compared to 6,528 cases in 2023, based on data from the Student Discipline Management System.
Philippine President Marcos orders lifestyle checks on all government officials
The move is part of a widening scrutiny of anomalous flood-control projects.
Nudity in devotion is not obscenity, Nepal Supreme Court rules
The country's apex court dismisses a petition to bar naked sadhus from the Pashupati area during the Mahashivaratri festival.