Onion prices again testing consumers’ limits
The paper says the government needs to have strict enforcement of price caps and punish errant traders, as well as finding alternative sources for import of onions.
Editorial
ASEAN unity on South China Sea
The paper says ASEAN should put aside their differing national interests and act in unity in making concerted efforts, in light of the power rivalry in the region.
No to illiberal cyberlaw
The paper says the House must postpone the passing of the new cyberlaw and ensure that the public is adequately consulted concerning its critical substance.
Staying on top of AI
The paper says that tech literacy is crucial, and that the basics of AI and information science should be taught in high school.
Disillusioned in Dubai
The paper says, that with big polluters just paying lip service at COP28, those from less polluting countries are greatly disappointed.
Failed response to dengue and air pollution is no coincidence
While air pollution is causing about 20 percent of the total premature deaths in Bangladesh, dengue has also become one of the major causes of deaths over the past few years.
When El Nino affects the country’s wheat self-sufficiency
Will India maintain its wheat export ban, or will it need to import? The vagaries of climate change has made matters complex, notes the paper.
Indonesia’s last Myanmar initiative
The paper says that a prolonged and escalating civil way in Myanmar is cause for concern for Asean as it will shut the door to peace efforts.
The right to clean air
The paper says clean and healthy air is the basic right of Jakarta citizens and whoever resides and makes a living in the capital city and the state simply has to uphold it.
Impeachment and Accountability in the Sara Duterte case
Unfortunately, impeachment has become a shortcut of sorts in Philippines, a process that seems to favour quick fixes to its longstanding problems, says the paper.