Govt proposes laws for EV charging, requires new buildings to install chargers
The developments also have to provide sufficient electrical load to support EV charging.
Policy Matters
Yen’s slide sets off alarm bells in Japan
The yen falling to ¥135.60 against the dollar in morning trading, reached its weakest level in about 24 years.
Strong policies on investment to be crafted
China will focus on effective investment, Premier Li Keqiang said
HK legislature passes government restructuring plan
The plan is expected to take effect on July 1, when the new-term officials are sworn into office.
Japan toughens penalty for insult after suicide of reality TV star
Professional wrestler Hana Kimura, 22, died in 2020 after she faced a barrage of online vitriol.
President Joko “Jokowi” orders seventh Cabinet reshuffle
Ending months of speculation, the President welcomed two new ministers and three deputy ministers, controlling more than 80 percent of the seats in the House of Representatives.
Debt collection agencies in S’pore must have police licence under proposed law
Debt collectors will also be required to first verify that the person they are collecting debt from is the debtor.
Malaysia partially lifts chicken ban to allow exports of kampung and black chicken
As of June 14, companies can resume importing live kampung and black chickens, however, the export ban on larger broiler chickens, still remains.
Green BRI to push global low-carbon drive: Chinese vice-minister
China will roll out measures to enhance the capabilities of Belt and Road Initiative countries on green financing to help them realise their low-carbon development goals.
Problems at Causeway since reopening over a month ago
While issues persist on both side, some Malaysians, unaware of the “white card”, are forced to wait for up to three hours to fill up the short term pass online at the border.