Terawan must go, Indonesia civil groups say, demanding crisis-sensitive health minister
The Jakarta Post Tue, March 17, 2020 President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo (‘left’) and Health Minister Terawan Agus Putranto announce the country’s first two COVID-19 patients in Jakarta on March 2. […]
Religious gatherings banned after COVID-19 infection surges in Cambodia
Taing Vida / Khmer Times Tue March 17, 2020 A Buddhist monk gives a blessing to Buddhists during a ceremony at the pagoda. KT/ Chor Sokunthea PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – […]
Vietnam imposes mandatory quarantine to all visitors from ASEAN, Europe, US
Linh Pham The Hanoi Times, Wed, March 18, 2020 HANOI – Vietnam made the move after a surge in infections in neighboring countries and Europe. Vietnam has required mandatory 14-day […]
No Visitors Past Corona at Prambanan Temple complex in Indonesia
BY : ANTARA PHOTO JAKARTA GLOBE TUE MARCH 17, 2020 A sign announcing the temporary closure of the Prambanan Temple complex in Klaten, Central Java, on Tuesday. (Antara Photo/Hendra Nurdiyansyah) […]
Borobudur sprayed with disinfectant, closed to public until late March
The Jakarta Post Tue, March 17, 2020 Borobudur sunrise. Zone I of the temple was sprayed thoroughly on Monday, particularly parts that were often touched by visitors, such as the […]
The Myanmar Govt Has Been Spared a Real Test on Coronavirus—but No One’s Luck Lasts Forever
By Aung Zaw The Irrawaddy, Mon, March 16, 2020 Daw Aung San Suu Kyi at Depayin on March 11. / Myanmar State Counselor’s Office The phrase “perfect storm” has been […]
The Day British Bombers Destroyed Mandalay Palace
By Wei Yan Aung the Irrawaddy Tue, March 17, 2020 British soldiers look out from Pagoda Hill as Fort Dufferin, on the grounds of Mandalay Palace, comes under attack in March […]
COVID-19: Indonesia suspends visa-free policy, expands ban for people from worst-hit countries
Apriza Pinandita The Jakarta Post Tue, March 17, 2020 Indonesia is set to suspend its visa exemption policy for all countries for one month and expand restrictions for people with […]
Myanmar Thingyan festivities cancelled
By Mizzima Tue, March 17, 2020 Myanmar’s annual water festival. Photo: Mizzima NAY PYI TAW – Myanmar’s government has stepped up preventive measures in confronting the coronavirus pandemic by cancelling […]
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