Indonesia’s quake-proof structures
Footage has shown that there were several structures that were simply unable to resist the tremor, or were built without adhering to stringent quake-resistant standards.
Editorial
Editorial: Vote at 16?
The New Zealand Supreme Court lowering the voting age to 16, stating that the present minimum age is discriminatory.
Uncertainty in Malaysia
The results of Saturday’s election showed that identity politics remained an effective tool to win the hearts and minds of voters, especially the majority Malay Muslims.
If Pakistan is to tackle crippling gas crisis, it must focus on early domestic gas discoveries
The paper says Pakistan's gas troubles cannot be dealt with on a long-term basis without increasing supplies.
Dhaka needs to fix its toilet crisis
Lack of public toilets is especially limiting for women and people with disabilities, with the "urinary leash" forcing many to stay indoors.
AUKUS’ murky nuclear cooperation should spur IAEA to fulfill its duty: China Daily
For world peace and the future of humanity, the IAEA must act responsibly, with member states working together to safeguard the authority of the NPT and that of the international…
North Korea’s ICBM tests: Korea Herald
The paper says South Korea should work with allies to stop Pyongyang’s illicit attempts to secure funds for its missile program.
Xi-Biden, beyond the photo op
Indonesia can take a mediating role beyond facilitating the Xi-Biden meeting, which took place ahead of this week’s G-20 Summit in Bali.
Joint efforts to deter North Korea
Although some issues remain unresolved, the official demonstration of Yoon’s resolve to fight the North’s threats marks a notable progress toward defusing red-hot geopolitical…
Chinese education should not be exploited as election chip
Like in all previous elections, Chinese language education has found itself being a chip contesting parties would keep exploiting to win over the local Chinese community.