Shocking ambush: Dawn
On the evening of March 12, the military confirmed the counterterrorism operation was over. But the fact that BLA terrorists were able to waylay and hijack the train carrying…
Policy Matters
Higher general practitioner fees get green light in Malaysia
At present, the fees ranged from RM10 to RM35 but the Federation of Private Medical Practitioners’ Associations Malaysia had sought for it to range from RM50 to RM150.
Indonesian musicians file judicial review of Copyright Law amid royalty debate
Prominent musicians, including Ariel of Noah, Armand Maulana of Gigi, Dewi Gita, and Ruth Sahanaya, as well as younger singers Bernadya and Nadine Amizah, are among the…
Promising start to Malaysia’s new wage policy
Participants of the Progressive Wage Policy or PWP earn RM200 to RM250 more than current standards, according to the Economy Ministry.
India introduces new unified Immigration Bill
With a twin-objective — to underscore India as a more hospitable destination for global visitors and to tackle modern-day security challenges — the Central government has…
Hanoi plans to relocate residents, offices around historic Hoan Kiem Lake in massive renovation
The Department of Construction will study and propose temporary housing arrangements for displaced households while waiting for resettlement land allocation. It will also explore…
Vietnam proposes extending maternity leave from six to seven months
The population authority also proposed creating conditions for women with two children who work at industrial parks, export processing zones and provinces and cities with low…
Great East Japan Earthquake reconstruction projects to increase in scale, says Japan PM Ishiba
The basic policy will be reviewed by the summer, and the scale of the project will be announced.
Cleaning up the air: The Kathmandu Post
The focus should be on judicious implementation of policies to remove polluting vehicles from the streets. Over the years, the green stickers and emission standards became a mere…
Cigarettes no longer on display in several Malaysian states from April 1
Tobacco products must be kept hidden from view in closed cabinets.