Trial begins for ex-communications minister accused of pocketing Rp 17 billion kickbacks
Prosecutors said the alleged corruption in the project had caused some Rp 8.1 trillion in state losses.
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PM Hun Sen calls for end to discrimination and stigma in battle against drugs
He also called on all Cambodian citizens to educate their children about the dangers of illegal drugs.
Steps the government should take for Eid travellers
With the rising prices of commodities and an unemployment crisis, Eid travellers this year will be massively affected by hijackers and conmen.
Myanmar domestic worker’s death sparks reform in worker protection but gaps exist
In the 14 months she worked for the family, the Piang Ngaih Don lost 15kg.
Synthetic drugs boom fuels illicit markets: UN
While more people are battling drug addiction, criminals continue to exploit conflicts and global crises to expand drug production, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime said in its…
In rare admission, Myanmar junta says efforts to crush drug trade having no impact
The “Golden Triangle” border region between Myanmar, Laos and Thailand has long been a hotbed of illegal drug production and trafficking, particularly of meth and opium.
Chained Indians rescued from debt slavery: Rights body
The case has shone new light on the long-outlawed practice of bonded labour, in which debtors are forced to work to pay back borrowed cash while interest keeps mounting.
End impunity for killing journalists
The paper says the Bangladesh authorities must protect journalists, expedite trial of all murder cases.
PAK arrests 8 for alleged involvement in smuggling of Greece boat tragedy victims
The incident led to a day of mourning along with a nationwide crackdown initiated by the government on human smugglers.
Fisheries officers probe source of dugong meat for sale at Kep market
Officers had raced to the market, but discovered that the woman trader who was selling it had sold out.