Myanmar Junta to Sell More Timber in Search for Hard Currency
By The Irrawaddy Mon, June 8, 2021 Illegal timber seized under the NLD government. / Forest Department Myanmar’s military regime will hold further timber auctions on June 23 and 24 […]
Cambodia’s last great forest in Oddar Meanchey under attack, more resources needed
Son Minea / Khmer Times Tue, June 8, 2021 Bun Saluth, a government-appointed protector of Sang Rukhavoan Community Forest in Oddar Meanchey province. Facebook Sang Rukhavoan Community Forest in Oddar […]
Cambodia: UN rapporteurs’ concerns on National Internet Gateway ‘imaginary’
Niem Chheng THE PHNOM PENH POST Tue, June 08, 2021 Men place banners outside the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications in Phnom Penh in February. Heng Chivoan The Ministry of […]
Chinese netizens mock S’poreans for not choosing Sinovac
Hana O THE INDEPENDENT SG Sun, June 6, 2021 The man mocked: “Is it because of the cost or because Singaporeans only compatible with “made in USA” vaccines?” Photo: […]
Malaysia – Varsities supposed to broaden minds, critics say after Ramli Ibrahim talk debacle
Sean Augustin FREE MALAYSIA TODAY, Mon June 7, 2021 Universiti Teknologi Malaysia has cancelled a talk by classical dancer Ramli Ibrahim so as not to ‘offend any party’. (Facebook pic) […]
Lao New Minister Reassures MRC of Lao Cooperation for Responsible Development of Mekong Basin
By Latsamy Phonevilay THE LAOTIAN TIMES Mon, June 7, 2021 The new Lao minister of Natural Resources and Environment has assured the head of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat […]
Women’s League of Burma wins 2021 Judith Lee Stronach Award for justice efforts
By Mizzima Sat, June 05, 2021 The Women’s League for Burma (WLB) has won the 2021 2021 Judith Lee Stronach Award. The Judith Lee Stronach Award honors individuals and […]
Malaysia – Ramli Ibrahim puzzled at cancellation of talk on dance, race at varsity
Sean Augustin FREE MALAYSIA TODAY Sat, June 5, 2021 Ramli Ibrahim said he agreed to the talk as he wanted to expose Malay students to cultural inclusivity. (Facebook pic) PETALING […]
RMAF intercepts 16 Chinese air force planes over Malaysia
FMT Reporters FREE MALAYSIA TODAY Tue, June 1, 2021 PETALING JAYA: Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) fighter jets were scrambled to intercept 16 People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) planes […]
Cambodia ‘has the right to choose’ aid sources
Niem Chheng THE PHNOM PENH POST Mon, May 31, 2021 Sailors stand guard at the Cambodian Ream Naval Base in Preah Sihanouk province on July 26. Photo supplied Minister of […]
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