All the way on dual citizenship
A law allowing dual citizenship would go a long way in tapping the potential of people who would serve Indonesia and contribute to its development.
Society
Malaysia’s leader makes pledge to protect press freedom
The prime minister’s speech came in response to the so-called “Melaka Declaration”, a five-point pledge made by representatives of Malaysian media
Indonesia’s policymakers try to soften draconian provisions in Criminal Code bill
Controversial articles include those on a ban on insulting a sitting president and the death penalty, which were at the heart of student demonstrations that forced a delay in the…
Tara Air plane black box recovered from the crash site
The plane with 19 passengers and three crew members had gone missing, minutes after it took off from Pokhara for Jomsom.
Petroleum prices unchanged as PM prioritises ‘relief for consumers’ over revenue
The measure was taken with the "view to provide maximum relief to the consumers" despite the loss in revenue due to globally rising petroleum prices.
Long Covid means long rehab: Doctors and patients call for more support
Patients and doctors call for greater awareness of this condition, which can affect one's personal life and workplace performance for the six months or more it takes for…
Professionals offer valuable advice on how to cope in times of high stress
Adopting regular lifestyle like going to bed early and getting up early creates a good balance between study and work, as well as allows time for entertainment and relaxation.
Robust pay rises in Singapore last year tempered by inflation
With a large majority of companies raking in profits, 70 per cent of workers saw their pay packets expand significantly but their spending power only increased by 1.6 per cent.
Online classes help keep students (and their parents) fit at home
China Soong Ching Ling Science and Culture Center for Young People offers various online activities for students and parents to partake in together amid the new pandemic wave.
UN rights chief urges China to review counterterrorism policies
However, she reiterated that her trip was not an investigation into China's human rights policies but an opportunity to engage with the government.