“Journalism in Bangladesh is like swimming in a pond full of crocodiles”: Press freedom event
With polls nearing, media freedom more crucial now, speakers tell event marking World Press Freedom Day.
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UN food chief: 325 million close to starvation, more than double since Covid-19
Fears over the likely implications of the Russia-Ukraine crisis on food security and energy security have been mounting with the war now in its fourth month.
Pancasila, Indonesia and LGBT in our lives
The writer says by condemning LGBT identities, reactionary Muslims are giving Islam a bad name, exuding an aura of toxic pseudo-moralism and hatred.
Dried bamboo shoots growing in popularity
In addition to its distinctive and satisfyingly tough texture, dried bamboo shoots also have a rich umami flavor, which is not something that can be tasted when the fresh one is…
Another perspective about Singapore’s rejection of preacher Somad
The writer says people sometimes need to try to see problems from the perspective of people who are different from them.
Indonesia govt says adenovirus, Covid-19 potential cause of hepatitis outbreak
Around 70 per cent of the children in a recent outbreak of hepatitis were were found to have adenovirus– a pathogen communicable by contact and typically causes respiratory…
Incoming Philippines Dept of Justice chief Remulla chides media, lauds social media
He also claimed that mainstream media is being weaponised by the big corporations for the sake of “liberal hegemonism” and runs the habit of “bashing nation states.”
Indonesian preacher denied entry had radicalised people in Singapore: Minister
The minister noted that other places have also denied Somad entry in recent years, including Hong Kong, Timor Leste, Britain, Germany and Switzerland.
Operation on as Shirani forest fire continues to rage
According to some locals, the signs are ominous and they fear the fire is gaining force and unless it is smothered soon, it will ravage more areas.
Philippines heightens monitoring of monkeypox to keep it out
The virus can be transmitted through human-to-human and animal-to-human. Its symptoms include fever, rashes, and swollen lymph nodes.