Debut of Indonesia’s new school admissions system marred with problems
Observers are blaming technical glitches and fraudulent acts marring this year’s school admissions process on a lack of preparation from education authorities.
Society
Many Malaysians using less electricity as new tariffs loom
Many homeowners are considering having solar photovoltaic systems installed on their roofs, while others are looking at the “Time of Use” scheme, which offers lower rates…
India-Pakistan conflict hits shared love of film and music
The deadly fighting in early May — the worst in decades — affected artists previously untouched by animosity between their leaders.
22 killed, 11 injured due to rain and floods in Pakistan Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since June 25: authorities
Authorities have warned of potential flash floods and landslides as monsoon rains continue across the province.
From shooting to sterilising: How human-wildlife conflict in Singapore has evolved
Culling is now the last resort in most cases.
Efforts to examine war trauma of former Japanese soldiers grow; medical records provide vital insight
War trauma has long been considered a personal issue although there have been many cases where former soldiers’ mental anguish has made it difficult for them to perform their…
The long walk to school in this Nepali village
Children from a Baglung village walk up to six hours daily through treacherous mountain trails to attend school. Officials plan a municipal hostel to ease the students’ plight.
Pikachu, Snorlax named Japan ambassadors to promote better sleep
Japan's Health, Labour and Welfare Ministry recommends nine to 12 hours of sleep for elementary students, and eight to 10 hours for junior and high school students, to maintain…
Ten cases of H5N1 bird flu reported so far in Cambodia this year
Some of the patients had reportedly handled and come into contact with ill poultry, which they then prepared and ate.
Mental health problems growing among new mums in Nepal
National Statistics Office data show six percent of maternal deaths were due to self-harm (suicide), with most cases occurring during pregnancy.