Indonesia city, Salatiga opens traditional market with physical distancing requirements in place
The Jakarta Post Wed, April 29, 2020 Sellers wait for customers at the Salatiga morning market in Central Java on Wednesday, April 29. The city administration has allowed traditional market […]
The Baduys Of Indonesia Shut Themselves Off From Outside World
BY: YUDHA BASKORO JAKARTA GLOBE TUE, APRIL 28, 2020 Baduy women wear traditional bamboo hats called ‘caping’ for the Kawalu ritual in Kanekes Village, Banten, on Tuesday. (JG Photo/Yudha Baskoro) […]
Indonesia President Jokowi Dismisses Child Commissioner for ‘Strong Sperm’ Comment
BY: LENNY TRISTIA TAMBUN JAKARTA GLOBE TUE, APRIL 28, 2020 Sitti Hikmawatty, a former commissioner at the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI). (B1 Photo) JAKARTA – President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has […]
Miss World Malaysia finalist is frontline doctor at Putrajaya Hospital
By Dennis Chua New Straits Times Wed, April 15, 2020 Miss World Malaysia 2019 Dr Nisha Thayananthan is working tirelessly at the Putrajaya Hospital treating patients of the respiratory illness. […]
‘250 Years in Old Jakarta’: Tracing history, family and the Big Durian
Josa Lukman The Jakarta Post Sunday, April 19, 2020 Tracing the past: The book ‘250 Years in Old Jakarta’ is born out of Sven Verbeek Wolthuys’ familial connection to the […]
CAMBODIA – No more oxcart rides in Kampong Chhnang
Raksmey Hong The Phnom Penh Post Wed, April 15, 2020 While the cows have been put up for sale, the carts are left to wither away through the ravages of […]
MCO far easier to comply with, says Malaysia Japanese Occupation survivor
By Essa Abu Yamin New Straits Timess Tue, April 14, 2020 Wook Esah cutting up tapioca skin at her home in Batu Pahat on Sunday. — Pix: NSTP/ ESSA ABU […]
Malaysia fishing boat owners in Kuantan distribute free fish to the needy during MCO
Malay Mail Monday, 13 Apr 2020 KUANTAN, Kelantan – Some 50 fishing boat owners here have initiated a free fish distribution project for those financially affected by the movement control […]
Cambodia Royal Ploughing Ceremony cancelled
Va Sonyka / Khmer Times Sun, April 12, 2020 Royal oxen eating crops during the ceremony. KT/Khem Sovannara PHNOM PENH – The Royal Ploughing Ceremony that was set to be […]
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