Proposed paramedic bill to uplift Malaysia’s medical assistants
The proposed legislation would further empower the Medical Assistant Board (LPP) in terms of enhancing governance and improving regulation of the paramedic profession.
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Indonesia’s Medan reaffirms humanitarian support for refugees
UNHCR Protection Associate Oktina Hafanti reported that approximately 1,200 refugees are currently residing in Medan, the largest city in Indonesia outside of Java.
‘Why this sudden rush to buy luxury SUVs for future ministers?’: Transparency International Bangladesh
The organisation, in a press statement, also stressed the need to investigate the reasons behind such "overzealous" spending.
Indian top court calls for tough measures to curb stubble burning
Chief Justice B R Gavai, heading a bench with Justice K Vinod Chandran, remarked, “Farmers are special and we are eating because of them, but it does not mean that we cannot…
Pakistan, Palestine sign health MoU in bid to foster closer bilateral ties
The key areas of cooperation between the two countries under the agreement will focus on “enhancing capacity in advanced medical fields such as interventional cardiology, organ…
Is it a crime to insult ‘virtual idols’? South Korean court says yes
In a landmark case where an idol group won a civil case against a commenter who disparaged their looks online, the court said an insult against one's digital avatar should be…
Korea’s visa system supplies needed labor, but puts migrant workers at risk
Restricted from changing workplaces, workers brought in under Employment Permit System often forced to choose between silence, survival.
Nepal’s digital infrastructure withstands unrest as backup systems avert major collapse
While key offices suffered fire and looting, data centres and telecom networks kept essential services running.
Two-tier governance: Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh city shifts local infrastructure to commune level
Under the new plan, commune-level authorities will oversee small-scale and localised facilities.
Metro Manila mayors want say before national government starts infra projects
Pasay Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said consultations between the national and local governments should begin in the “planning stage” in order to make sure that projects are in…