European Union to support education in Myanmar with EUR 221 million
By Mizzima Friday March 22, 2019 Photo: European Union in Myanmar NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar On 21 March 2019, in the presence of State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, […]
North Sumatra University (USU) ‘Suara USU’ student website faces permit revocation for publishing LGBT-themed story
The Jakarta Post Fri, March 22, 2019 Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community activists celebrate International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia at the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle in Central […]
Indonesia;s First Lady Iriana Jokowi Rides in Packed MRT Trial Run
Ricky Mohammad Nugraha TEMPO.CO, Monday March 18, 2019 JAKARTA, Indonesia – Indonesian First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo together with VP Jusuf Kalla’s wife Mufidah Jusuf Kalla participated in the limited MRT trial […]
Meet me at Indawgyi, Myanmar’s largest lake
Bertie Lawson The Myanmar Times March 7, 2019 Welcome to Indawgyi, Myanmar’s largest lake. Photo – Face of Indawgyi INDAWGYI, Myanmar – The legend of the lake tells of the decadent […]
Indonesia, Malaysia to Protest against Palm Oil Ban to EU
Dewi Elvia Muthiariny TEMPO.CO March 18, 2019 JAKARTA, Indonesia – Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Darmin Nasution said Indonesia and Malaysia had agreed to send their envoys to protest the European Union’s plans […]
‘Dharma Pātañjala’: a compelling look at yoga practices in ancient Bali
JOSA LUKMAN THE JAKARTA POST Mon, March 11, 2019 Enlightenment: In the pre-Islamic era, Balinese and Javanese people regularly practiced yoga for spirituality, lovemaking and preparing for their imminent death. […]
More Than 300 Species in Myanmar Endangered: Report
By ZUE ZUE The Irrawaddy March 6, 2019 A panelist speaks at the launching of the “Larger than Tigers” report in Yangon on Tuesday. / Aung Kyaw Htet / The Irrawaddy YANGON […]
Bigger Thingyan celebrations in Mandalay this year
Kyaw Ko Ko The Myanmar Times Wed March 6, 2019 Last year’s Thingyan celebration in Mandalay. Photo – Kyaw Ko Ko Mandalay city will expand the area set aside for […]
Bali to shut down over Nyepi
Ni Komang Erviani The Jakarta Post Tue, March 5, 2019 Hindus carry offerings during a Melasti procession at Padang Galak Beach in Denpasar, Bali, on Monday. The self-purifying ceremony served […]
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