Coral and sharks back in Maya as scientists, locals restore ecosystem
Internationally famous Maya Bay now only allows 300 visitors per hour, and there are restrictions to how far people can venture into the waters.
Policy Matters
Cambodian ministry working group to provide beggars assistance
The aim is to find them a productive means of earning a livelihood, whether through work as professional musicians, or via vocational training.
China to standardize levels of fines
Officials emphasized the goal of optimizing the rule of law during a news conference in Beijing on Wednesday.
Why South Korea’s doctors refuse to bend despite lack of public support
Both sides have amped up their publicity efforts rather than actively seeking a compromise, as the government’s deadline for junior doctors to return to work loomed.
New pro-bumiputera economic policy will benefit all Malaysians: DPM Zahid
Bumiputera, or “sons of the soil”, make up about 70 per cent of Malaysia’s 34 million population.
Parenthood seen as daunting burden by young Japanese, paternity leave underused
According to a 2021 survey by the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry, about 89% of families in which the husband spends six or more hours daily on his days off doing housework and…
Why South Korea has been so quick to adopt ‘global minimum tax’
Under the minimum tax system, multinational companies making over 750 million euros ($812.3 million) in annual sales must pay at least 15 percent in taxes on their profits in each…
New programme lets Malaysian migrants off the hook without being prosecuted
Those who violated their travel passes or permits will only be charged RM300 to return to their country of origin.
Indonesia hikes rice import quota by 1.6m tonnes to bolster reserves
While acknowledging the current imbalance in the price of rice for consumers and producers, an official underlined that the government was prepared to respond to price…
Inclusive marriage registry plan for local religious offices meets with questions, calls for dialogue
Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas announced on February 23 a plan to expand marriage registration services at local religious affairs offices to accommodate people of…