Outcry against nepotism, cronyism in Indonesian government
The latest controversy was the appointment of Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni and fellow members of the Indonesian Solidarity Party to the country’s Forestry and Other Land…
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Thai PM Paetongtarn: All age groups to receive 10,000 baht in later phases
Many working citizens expressed frustration on social media after the government announced that the third phase of the 10,000-baht stimulus package—set to be the first…
Torch procession at Dhaka University protesting incidents of rape, violence against women
At the Shaheed Minar gathering, leaders from various organisations expressed their anger over the recent incidents of rape and oppression, demanded justice, and criticised the…
China’s recently announced policies hint at new phase of opening-up
China will bolster policies for stabilising foreign trade and support enterprises in securing orders and exploring new markets, as well as cultivate new growth drivers, such as…
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…
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…