It’s all over for some contract doctors in Malaysia
The contract system was introduced in 2016 to address the glut in medical graduates. Eight years after the implementation of the system, medical groups still have little idea…
Society
‘Cambodia’s Hidden Scars’ final book highlights healing after atrocities
The series provides an in-depth analysis of the idea that human rights violations, armed conflict, and war cause psychological and psychiatric outcomes, using the Kingdom’s…
Birth of a Braille book
With more than 17 million visually impaired individuals in China, Braille books serve as a crucial pathway for the community to receive education, acquire skills and understand…
Seoul rolls out US$184 million package in bid to lure foreign talent
The city’s project is focused on attracting around 1,000 foreign nationals with master’s or doctoral degrees in science and engineering, in cooperation with top universities…
More than 60% Thais support relisting marijuana as a drug: poll
Cannabis was decriminalised in Thailand on June 9, 2022 with a direction of the Public Health Ministry removing it from the Category 5 drug list as recommended by the Office of…
Sand, shoal and struggle: A perilous passage through Bangladesh’s Padma river
What used to be a straightforward trip now takes up to two hours, with the hot sand making the journey even more challenging.
Bangkokians rise in solidarity with Palestine in Sunday protest
A group of Palestine supporters marched to the embassies of the UK, Germany, and the US in Bangkok on Sunday to protest against these countries’ alleged role in the ongoing…
Bhutanese turn to EU as Australia tightens visa rules
The increasing popularity of Europe as a destination for Bhutanese can be seen through advertisements on social media by consultancy firms and the discussions among those planning…
S. Korean Education Minister urges med schools to get on schedule with expansion plans
Education Minister Lee Ju-ho in an online meeting held Monday urged the presidents of 40 medical schools present to normalise the education process.
Jakarta struggles to end illicit parking attendants amid high unemployment
In response to public complaints about parking fees despite businesses providing free parking, acting Jakarta governor Heru Budi Hartono instructed relevant institutions to…