No Visitors Past Corona at Prambanan Temple complex in Indonesia
BY : ANTARA PHOTO JAKARTA GLOBE TUE MARCH 17, 2020 A sign announcing the temporary closure of the Prambanan Temple complex in Klaten, Central Java, on Tuesday. (Antara Photo/Hendra Nurdiyansyah) […]
Borobudur sprayed with disinfectant, closed to public until late March
The Jakarta Post Tue, March 17, 2020 Borobudur sunrise. Zone I of the temple was sprayed thoroughly on Monday, particularly parts that were often touched by visitors, such as the […]
The Myanmar Govt Has Been Spared a Real Test on Coronavirus—but No One’s Luck Lasts Forever
By Aung Zaw The Irrawaddy, Mon, March 16, 2020 Daw Aung San Suu Kyi at Depayin on March 11. / Myanmar State Counselor’s Office The phrase “perfect storm” has been […]
The Day British Bombers Destroyed Mandalay Palace
By Wei Yan Aung the Irrawaddy Tue, March 17, 2020 British soldiers look out from Pagoda Hill as Fort Dufferin, on the grounds of Mandalay Palace, comes under attack in March […]
Myanmar Thingyan festivities cancelled
By Mizzima Tue, March 17, 2020 Myanmar’s annual water festival. Photo: Mizzima NAY PYI TAW – Myanmar’s government has stepped up preventive measures in confronting the coronavirus pandemic by cancelling […]
Social media anger as Malaysian duo hang masks to dry for alleged reuse
BY MARK RYAN RAJ, Malay Mail Tuesday, 17 Mar 2020 With face masks running out of stock, some have taken extreme measures to replenish the supply. — Picture via Facebook/Brainless […]
British Troops’ Bloodiest Crackdown on Anti-Colonial Protestors in Burma (Myanmar)
By Wei Yan Aung Mon, February 10, 2020 Monks protesting in Mandalay, the last royal capital of the country. YANGON, Myanmar – On this day 81 years ago, the colonial […]
Myanmar Govt Cancels Mass Gatherings and Thingyan Water Festival as Coronavirus Precaution
By Nyein Nyein The Irrawaddy, March 13, 2020 Local residents wait to welcome State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi ahead of her visit to Depayin, Sagaing Region to hold […]
How Vietnam sacrifices economy to protect its people?
Linh Pham The Hanoi Times Sat, March 14, 2020 Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. Photo: VGP HANOI, Vietnam – Taking tough measures for the safety of people has become […]
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