Brunei joins regional effort to combat human trafficking
Representing Brunei Darussalam were officials from the Human Trafficking Investigation Unit at the Royal Brunei Police Force and the Security Division at the Prime Minister’s…
Indonesian Transportation Ministry to keep free exodus program despite budget cut
The free 'mudik' program for the 2025 Idul Fitri holiday season will still run, despite budget cuts, to suppress the use of private vehicles and reduce traffic congestion.
Teachers from across Nepal protest in Kathmandu seeking passage of education bill
The enactment of the School Education Act is crucial for implementing Nepal’s federal constitution, which aims to decentralise education. However, nearly a decade after the…
Up to 400,000 tourists to visit Malaysia during Ramadan
A tourism expert said Malaysia’s appeal as a Ramadan destination continues to grow, attracting visitors primarily from Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and…
Philippine President Marcos unfazed by education crisis amid noontime show incident: State Palace
Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro added that the shortcomings of one do not translate as the overall fault of the government’s efforts to improve…
Protesters rally outside Thai Finance Ministry against casino bill
They also criticised Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat for dismissing conditions to limit Thai gamblers' access to casinos.
Foreign worker statistics highlight sectoral dependence in Brunei
The sultanate's labour landscape remains heavily reliant on foreign workers, particularly in key industries such as construction, agriculture, and manufacturing.
Japan PM Ishiba seeks continued U.S. involvement in Ukraine
The Prime Minister also called for unity among the Group of Seven nations, which includes four European countries.
Singapore’s education ministry warns of dangerous social media challenges, parents advised to look after kids
One of the challenges mentioned in the March 3 advisory from the Ministry of Education is the Blackout Challenge, where people choke themselves with household items until they…
Singapore’s home affairs ministry allows hiring of auxiliary cops from China, India
Auxiliary police officers or APOs have been recruited from Sri Lanka, Myanmar, the Philippines, India and China, with these new officers making up about 3 per cent of the total…