Logging Permits are Secret! In Malaysia
CENTER FOR ORANG ASLI CONCERNS (COAC)·SATURDAY, 20 JULY 2019 The Temiars of Kampung Sungai Papan/Air Laba/Ong Jangking raced down to their blockade site when they saw a couple of bulldozers […]
Everyone is Waiting for Something
By WEI YAN AUNG The irrawaddy July 15, 2019 A painting of Kaung Kyaw Khine`s currently exhibiting at Nawaday Tharlar art gallery. / Supplied YANGON, Myanmar – People in shaggy clothes […]
Kazakhstan Cultural Event at the EBRD
LONDON, July 11 – Virtuoso concert pianist Nurgul Nussipzhanova performed at the EBRD on Thursday 11 July. This extraordinary piano recital was made possible by the Embassy of the […]
A peek into Singapore’s homegrown fashion scene
JOSA LUKMAN THE JAKARTA POST Thu, July 11, 2019 Functionality: Singaporean fashion style features practical designs that help cope with a humid environment. (GSS: Experience Singapore 2019/-) SINGAPORE – With […]
How Borobudur temple affects tourism in Magelang
THE JAKARTA POST Fri, July 12, 2019 Monks conduct the Pradaksina ritual, where they walk around Borobudur temple three times clockwise during Waisak on May 19. (JP/Berto Wedhatama) MAGELANG, Indonesia […]
Cambodia King calls for more tree planting
Ben Sokhean / Khmer Times Wednesday, July 10, 2019 King Norodom Sihamoni waters a tree at a planting event yesterday. AKP PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – King Norodom Sihamoni yesterday called for more […]
Refugees and Asylum Seekers Stranded on the Streets of Indonesia capital Jakarta
BY YUDHA BASKORO & NUR YASMIN Wednesday, July 9, 2019 JAKARTA, Indonesia – The narrow sidewalks of Jalan Kebon Sirih in Central Jakarta are now occupied by refugees and asylum seekers who […]
‘My clothes aren’t the problem, it’s your mentality!’ Malaysia Rapper Zizi Kirana hits back at online hate
BY TAN MEI ZI Malay Mail Wednesday, July 10, 2019 Zizi said her critics should focus on improving themselves first before getting their nose into other people’s business. — Picture […]
We must commit to development goal: Cambodia PM Hun Sen
Taing Vida / Khmer Times Tues, July 9, 2019 Prime Minister Hun Sen at the 68th anniversary of the CPP. KT/Khem Sovannara PHNOM PENH – With Cambodia implementing sustainable goals, Prime Minister […]
Malaysia Orang Asli (Indigenous People) demand to be left alone by preachers
By JERRY CHOONG Malay Mail Tuesday, July 9, 2019 Photo: Center for Orang Asli Concerns (COAC) KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – The Orang Asli (Indigenous People) community from Gerik in Hulu […]
‘We had no choice’: Malaysia Orang Asli (Indigenous People) women claim subjected to unwanted birth control medication
BY JERRY CHOONG Malay Mail Tuesday, July 9, 2019 Photo: Jakoa KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Orang Asli women are claiming they have been subjected to unwanted family planning by health […]
Police charge Blitar woman under Indonesia ITE Law for sharing ‘Jokowi pharaoh’, ‘dog demon’ memes
Asip Hasani The Jakarta Post Tue, July 9, 2019 The woman, who claims she merely forwarded the images she found on Facebook, has been charged under the Electronic Information and […]
Myanmar ancient capital Bagan named UNESCO World Heritage Site
THOMPSON CHAU KYAW SOE HTET The Myanmar Times July 7, 2019 Bagan has an estimated 3500 majestic pagodas, temples and other heritage structures. Photo: Kaung Htet/The Myanmar Times Bagan has […]
Myanmar expected to see tourism boost
By Mizzima July 4, 2019 A view of ancient pagodas during the sunrise in Bagan, the ancient temple city of Myanmar, Mandalay region, Myanmar. Photo: Nyein Chan Naing/EPA Myanmar expects to […]
A Touch of Indonesia in a Scandinavian Summer
BYNUR YASMIN JAKARTA GLOBE JULY 2, 2019 A Saman dance performance at the Indonesia Festival in Spikersuppa Square in Oslo, Norway. (Photo courtesy of the Foreign Affairs Ministry) JAKARTA – The […]
Myanmar’s Kayah Farmers Continue Military Protest, Now in Silence
By LAWI WENG The Irrawaddy July 4, 2019 Farmers in Demoso Township, Kayah State, hold a silent protest against military land seizures in the middle of town on Thursday, July 4 2019. […]
Indonesia SelasaBerkebaya movement aims to promote ‘kebaya’ as daily outfit
Valerie Halim The Jakarta Post Thu, July 4, 2019 Members of Perempuan Indonesia Berkebaya community take group selfies while promoting the movement to wear the ‘kebaya’ every Tuesday at the […]
