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  2. Posts tagged: Policy Matters (Page 82)

Policy Matters

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    • NATIONAL AFFAIRS

More than one year later, stalled relocation blights project on Rempang Island in Indonesia

The first stage of the development was to relocate the residents, and the government had promised Xinyi that construction could commence by the end of September 2023. Protests…

  • Published: December 11, 20241:33 pm
  • Author Deni Ghifari
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Thailand’s ruling party offers to withdraw bill to reduce military’s power

Prayut Siripanich, a member of Parliament from the Pheu Thai Party, he plans to wait for public feedback after the consultation period ends on January 1, 2025, including concerns…

  • Published: December 11, 20241:30 pm
  • Author The Nation
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  • Crime

Philippine justice department urged to look into evidence proving human rights violations during drug war

A statement by the Makabayan coalition said in commemoration of the International Human Rights Day 2024, surviving families and groups submitted evidence of the alleged violations…

  • Published: December 11, 202412:30 pm
  • Author Dianne Sampang
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  • NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Prosecutors tighten grip on South Korea Defence Minister Kim

Kim, summoned by the special prosecution investigation team for questioning on insurrection, abuse of power and other charges, decided to forgo a court hearing on December 10. He…

  • Published: December 11, 202412:21 pm
  • Author Choi Jeong-yoon
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Indonesia mulling social media ban for children

The Southeast Asian archipelago could become the next country to legislate a ban on social media use for minors, following rising concerns regarding the technology's impact on…

  • Published: December 11, 202411:20 am
  • Author The Jakarta Post
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Drug company monopolies to be cancelled, Malaysia to look into generics, says PM Anwar

Speaking at the Parliament on Tuesday, Dec 10, during Prime Minister’s Question Time, PM Anwar said generic medicines are more popular in Brazil, India, and China and it was not…

  • Published: December 11, 20249:34 am
  • Author Gerard Gimino, Rahimy Rahim, and Ragananthini Vethasalam
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Philippines creates one-stop system for reporting child rights violations

The Makabata Program will establish a one-stop system for addressing and monitoring all issues and concerns related to children needing special protections or CNSPs, including…

  • Published: December 11, 20248:40 am
  • Author Zacarian Sarao
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Malaysia introduces stricter penalties to curb cyberbullying and honour victim

The Penal Code (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2024, which covers bully-related offences, including publishing identity and information leading to harassment, distress, fear or alarm to…

  • Published: December 11, 20248:35 am
  • Author The Star
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  • BUSINESS
  • Policy Matters

Exports hit as India wants ‘no Chinese component’ in Nepali goods

Manufacturers and exporters say they are in a dilemma over trade with India following the restrictive measures imposed by New Delhi on Nepali goods. Making matters worse is the…

  • Published: December 10, 20241:28 pm
  • Author Krishana Prasain
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Police brutality persistent in Indonesia this year, study finds

There have been at least 116 recorded cases of police brutality in the country this year, a study by Amnesty International Indonesia has found, citing a lack of evaluation,…

  • Published: December 10, 20241:22 pm
  • Author Yvette Tanamal

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