Pakistani government to roll out WeChat-like app for officials
Launch will take place in phases, starting with federal ministries, attached departments.
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Nepal’s transitional justice panels stuck in red tape now cite March polls for delay
The teams in the two transitional justice commissions appointed on May 14 should already have been conducting full-fledged probes into thousands of complaints lodged with them.…
Nail designs, food reviews ‘not politically sensitive’: Taiwanese users rail against Xiaohongshu ban
Taiwan’s rare move on Dec 4 to block the popular app has triggered a severe backlash among users, in a democracy that prides itself on protections for freedom of expression.
Bhutan reaffirms carbon neutrality and pushes for climate justice at COP30
Bhutan joined other developing nations in calling for a clear and predictable pathway for the new global climate finance al, known as the New Collective Quantified Goal. Countries…
Policy support urged to boost China’s marriage rate
Experts stress importance of financial subsidies and inclusive work culture.
Cybersecurity experts hail Malaysian government’s move to ‘capture’ all messaging, social media service service providers
Automatic licensing ensures relevant industry players fall immediately under Malaysian regulatory oversight without administrative lag or voluntary opt-ins, said Universiti Sains…
Malaysia’s education ministry reduces teachers’ workload
The Education Ministry’s training management system has been abolished as an ongoing measure to reduce teachers’ workload, says Fadhlina Sidek. The Education Minister said the…
Malaysians with Singapore work permits encouraged to self-contribute to provident fund to increase retirement savings
The self-contribution option is only available to Malaysians or Malaysian permanent residents below age 75 and registered with the EPF. Contributions are according to one’s…
Singapore’s migrant workers to get better clinic access; MOM to launch portal for health plan enrolment
Announcing changes to the healthcare scheme that covers many such workers – the Primary Care Plan Manpower Minister Leng said there will be more clinics under the scheme, which…
Who might win in 2028?
The writer asserts: "..the problem is not just dynasty per se, but also impunity."