Back to school: The Korea Herald
Last year, as part of its medical reform agenda, the government increased the medical school admission quota for the 2025 school year by about 1,500 despite strong opposition from…
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Road ban on commercial vehicles in Malaysia two days before and after Aidilfitri
“The purpose of the ban is to prevent congestion and reduce the risk of road accidents caused by the mix of goods vehicles and private cars,” Transport Minister Anthony Loke…
Indonesia’s women workers demand stronger legal protections
On March 8, more than 200 protesters from 30 organizations under the Indonesian Women’s Alliance, joined by activists, gathered in front of the Arjuna Wijaya Monument in Central…
AI Bill: Deepen discussion on measures to stop abuse- The Japan News
The government was originally cautious about establishing statutory regulation on the grounds that it could hinder AI development. The bill can be seen as a shift in that policy,…
Brunei joins regional effort to combat human trafficking
Representing Brunei Darussalam were officials from the Human Trafficking Investigation Unit at the Royal Brunei Police Force and the Security Division at the Prime Minister’s…
Vietnam needs paradigm shift in mindset to tackle air pollution
This problem is not just confined to the capital – it is a nationwide crisis, with Vietnam ranking the second most polluted country in ASEAN, according to the latest World Air…
Malaysia’s new pension fund rule for foreign workers will boost EPF but is thin on details
Foreign or non-citizen workers will earn dividends from the contributions in their accounts, and can eventually withdraw their money when returning to their home countries for…
Bhutan launches national strategy to eliminate gender-based violence by 2028
Every two in five women in Bhutan suffer from intimate partner violence while 6.9 percent report experiencing childhood sexual abuse.
Immigration is essential and existential for Singapore’s survival: SM Lee
“New arrivals bring fresh experiences, diverse perspectives and global connections. You help us to plug into the world, and thrive as a regional hub and a global node,” said…
South Korean government’s U-turn on medical school quotas leaves students, parents reeling
Students preparing for medical school now face an unpredictable admissions landscape, with quotas potentially fluctuating between 3,058 and 5,058 spots, depending on the outcome…