President Jokowi prepares list of possible Firli replacements
Prevailing KPK law stipulates that the President propose to the House of Representatives two candidates for every empty position, and for lawmakers to then make the final decision.
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No Cabinet reshuffle ahead to add Paetongtarn to Cabinet, says deputy PM
Deputy PM Phumtham, who also holds the Commerce portfolio, said all steps have been taken to ensure rumours like this do not harm the coalition’s unity.
Experts warn new HSR station in Bandung will slow down Whoosh speed
Indonesia Transportation Society chairman Tory Damantoro said the mainstay of Whoosh was its speed, hence there would be a trade-off of potentially losing public interest in the…
Poverty eradication a top priority for Malaysia: Minister
"Even though the Federal Territories are perceived as lands of opportunity, the high cost of living has significantly impacted many residents living in the city, especially the…
Japan to allow ocean disposal of volcanic ash in event of Mt. Fuji eruption
In the event Mt. Fuji erupts on a scale similar to the 1707 Hoei eruption, volcanic ash that would need cleanup would be 10 times greater than the amount of debris cleaned up…
Make coal phaseout rewarding for power sector: Philippine senator
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian stressed that without an energy transition law, the Philippines may not be able to meet its objective to phase out coal, which currently accounts for close…
New District Council members take oath, assume office
Chief Executive Lee attended the oath-taking ceremony at the Conference Hall of the Central Government Offices and congratulated the DC members on their taking of oaths and…
Uttarakhand government bans outsiders buying land in the state
Chief Minister Dhami said ban on agricultural land purchases will remain in place for outsiders till further order or the draft land law committee submits its report. The decision…
Nepal PM downplays growing pessimism, but youth exodus suggests otherwise
The statement came after thousands of youths desperate to go to South Korea for jobs protested at Balkumari in Lalitpur after they were denied a chance to apply for the Korean…
Secretary of arrested Japanese lawmaker ‘drew up list of cash offerings’ connected to mayoral election
Based on the timing of the alleged cash provisions and the circumstances of the election campaign, investigators reportedly determined that the money was used to buy votes in the…