Bangladesh needs more dynamic Islamic discourse: The Daily Star
The writer observes: "The rise of social media preachers, unqualified "scholarly" lectures, and political activists using religion for influence is a new reality. This makes…
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Rights on borrowed time: The Jakarta Post
The state's disaster response in Sumatra only shows that victims of the floods and landslides have had their the rights to life, health and protection denied during emergencies.
The path to economic growth: Philippine Daily Inquirer
The government must exert more efforts in calming the political uncertainty and drumming up moves to grow the economy.
Save our forest, save our soul: The Jakarta Post
Indonesia needs not only tougher laws and regulations on the use and conversion of forest land by plantation and mining companies, but also tighter supervision and credible…
Afghan flare-up: Dawn
As the Foreign Office's spokesperson noted, Pakistan intends no harm to the Afghan people. Therefore, while remaining firm on its demand for Kabul to end cross-border terrorism,…
It is a national disaster: The Jakarta Post
It is evident that local administrations in North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and Aceh are overwhelmed and lack the capacity to handle the impacts of the deadly floods without the…
Unlearned lessons: The Korea Herald
The martial law crisis exposed durable democratic systems, yet left political discord unresolved.
Dhaka’s rapid growth worsening liveability: The Daily Star
The editorial states: "We have reached a point where we either act to make Dhaka sustainable or prepare for the day when this unliveable megacity forces its residents to abandon…
A prepared but impatient vice president: Philippine Daily Inquirer
Vice presidents do not exist to rattle markets or deepen insecurity. They exist so that, should the moment come, the country does not plunge into chaos. VP Sara Duterte’s recent…
Protect Indonesia’s rafflesia and forests: The Jakarta Post
The recent hasseltii sighting underlines the urgent need for forest conservation and reforestation to protect the at least 16 rafflesia species discovered in Indonesia.