Calls mount for Indonesia President Prabowo to improve communication team, style
The President said many of the administration’s breakthroughs and policies had not been effectively communicated to the public.
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National flag badges compulsory on school uniforms from April 21, says Malaysian Education Ministry
The circular added that it applies to all government schools, government-aided schools, matriculation colleges and teachers' training institutes.
Suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment verdict could be pushed to April
As of Wednesday, March 26, 5 p.m., the court had yet to give any sign of when it would announce its ruling on whether or not Mr. Yoon will be removed. The court has typically…
Kuala Lumpur temple relocation to make way for mosque to proceed following heated debate
A Hindu temple in Malaysia’s capital will be relocated to a site just 50m away following a heated debate over its fate, as a new mosque will be built on its site. Prime Minister…
South Korean PM Han warns of tough response to any violence as Yoon Suk Yeol ruling nears
This comes as concerns grow over unlawful acts or violence during rallies as Yoon's impeachment ruling day approaches. Han urged people to peacefully respect the Constitutional…
ICC prosecutor submits first set of evidence against ex-Philippine president Duterte
Based on a three-page document from the ICC website, Prosecutor Karim Khan’s office has sent 181 pieces of evidence to Mr. Duterte’s defence team as of March 21.
Nobel Laureate Han Kang, other writers urge immediate impeachment of South Korean President Yoon
In a separate move, the Writers Association of Korea gathered in front of the protest camp at Gwanghwamun in central Seoul Tuesday afternoon and issued an emergency declaration…
Indonesian House vows openness, public participation in Military Law revision
Protests have broken out in major cities such as Bandung and Surabaya since the House passed the TNI Law revision on Thursday following what critics called a rushed, opaque…
Bangladesh home secretary dismisses state of emergency rumours as ‘gossip’
Nasimul Ghani, senior secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, today dismissed the rumours of an impending state of emergency, calling them "gossip".
Almost 500 arrested for illegal fishing activities in Cambodia’s Tonle Sap
To date, they have arrested 478 suspects – including 47 Vietnamese nationals – and destroyed over 2.8 million metres of fishing nets. They also destroyed 7,225 fish traps,…