Thai Temple criticised for painting internet comedian in ‘Buddhist’ mural
By Caitlin Ashworth The Thaiger Fri, June 5 , 2020 Sitang Buathong stands next to the mural at Wat Nong Tao on June 3, 2020.Thai internet comedian, Sitang Buathong, is […]
Malaysia 100 days in, PM Muhyiddin’s well-timed decision on MCO puts Malaysia on strong footing for recovery
Malay Mail Sunday, June 7, 2020 A woman watches a live broadcast of Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on the recovery movement control order in Kuala Lumpur June 7, […]
While Cambodia PM keeps reminding people to be highly vigilant, Ministry of Health stays in limbo
Opinion Khmer Times Sun, June 7, 2020 PHNOM PENH – Prime Minister Hun Sen has again come to the fore to remind competent authorities to further enhance the preventive measures […]
Indonesia KPU prepares health protocols as government insists on holding year-end regional polls
Galih Gumelar The Jakarta Post Sun, June 7, 2020 Workers prepare ballot boxes to be distributed to the Medan chapter of the General Elections Commission’s (KPU) logistical warehouse in North […]
Myanmar-ASEAN trade remains healthy
By Mizzima Sat, June 6, 2020 Although trade with Indian neighbour is down 40 percent, Myanmar’s commercial exchanges with its ASEAN partners remain healthy, according to Thura Swiss June 5.
Speakers in ‘#PapuanLivesMatter’ discussion hit by spam calls, Zoombombed in live event
Ghina Ghaliya The Jakarta Post Fri, June 5, 2020 JAKARTA – A virtual discussion about human rights issues and the repression against Papuans’ freedom of expression held by rights group […]
Local Designers’ Cloth Masks Spark New Fashion Trend in Myanmar
By Lwin Mar Htun The Irrawaddy Fri, June , 2020 Myanmar fashion labels are creating stylish cloth face masks from local fabrics, and using part of the proceeds to provide […]
Malaysia PM announces RM35 billion stimulus plan in latest bid for economic recovery
Robin Augustin Free Malaysia Today Fri, June 5, 2020 Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin today unveiled a RM35 billion stimulus package to help […]
Indonesia unveils bigger stimulus worth $47.6 billion to fight coronavirus impacts
Adrian Wail Akhlas The Jakarta Post Thu, June 4, 2020 Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani (Photo: Antara) JAKARTA – The government unveiled on Wednesday a bigger stimulus package worth Rp […]
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