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Transparency in Malaysia’s upcoming passport refresh is just as vital as security

From a consumer standpoint, Malaysian Digital Economy Consumers Association honorary secretary Muhammad Sha’ani Abdullah welcomed the passport refresh but highlighted the…

  • Published: January 9, 202612:11 pm
  • Author Allison Lai
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Indian government launches digital portal to strengthen partnerships for women & child development

The portal streamlines and unifies voluntary and institutional contributions across key thematic areas including nutrition, health, Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE),…

  • Published: January 9, 202612:05 pm
  • Author The Statesman
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Laos’ 12th National Party Congress elects Party Central Committee members

Delegates from central and local levels, including 123 women, represented a total of 421,865 Party members nationwide.

  • Published: January 9, 202612:03 pm
  • Author Vientiane Times
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Death or life sentence? South Korea awaits prosecution’s recommendation for ex-president Yoon in insurrection trial

The final hearing is underway in the trial examining whether former president Yoon Suk-yeol's Dec. 2024 martial law declaration constituted insurrection.

  • Published: January 9, 202611:55 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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New criticism, old terror: The Jakarta Post

Indonesians are again reminded that the space for government critics to express their opinions is shrinking, with a series of terror and intimidation.

  • Published: January 9, 202611:46 am
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Bangladesh is facing the most vital election ever

The writer asks: "As the election nears, we feel there is much to learn from the past. Why, after five decades, is our democracy still so weak? What were our past mistakes? Did we…

  • Published: January 9, 202611:33 am
  • Author Mahfuz Anam
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Myanmar will continue under military rule even after election, ex-ambassador Maruyama says in exclusive interview

Ichiro Maruyama, a former Japanese ambassador to Myanmar, spoke about the country’s rule under a military junta and the ongoing election during an interview with The Yomiuri…

  • Published: January 9, 202611:30 am
  • Author Junichi Fukasawa
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South Korea’s Defence Counterintelligence Command to disband after 49 years

The unit is believed to have been deeply involved in supporting former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s aborted martial law scheme in 2024.

  • Published: January 9, 202611:04 am
  • Author Hwang Joo-young
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Superbug risk grows at Malaysian farms

The Department of Veterinary Services said samples of bacteria taken from livestock, including poultry, pigs, and dairy cattle showed increasing resistance to certain types of…

  • Published: January 9, 202610:06 am
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Court’s vape ruling sets legal precedent in enforcement of smoking control law, says Malaysian Health Minister

The Health Minister said the decision sends a clear and absolute message on banning advertising, promoting or sponsoring of tobacco products, which included e-cigarettes and vape.

  • Published: January 9, 20268:30 am
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