Three fined for entering Cambodia village amid virus spread
Soth Koemsoeun The Phnom Penh Post March 31, 2020 The closure is also a tradition of the commune’s seven villages, which have been taking turns to ban outsiders for between […]
Malaysia Women Ministry apologises for ‘sexist’ MCO advice – but not in Doraemon’s voice
By Farah Solhi New Straits Times Tue, March 31, 2020 The online posters, which offered advice on how women could avoid domestic conflicts during the ongoing Movement Control Order (MCO). […]
‘Jamu gendong’ in spotlight in Indonesia amid virus outbreak
Rahmat Dian Prasanto The Jakarta Post Tue, March 31, 2020 Jamu (traditional herbal drink) is enjoying a surge in popularity after Airlangga University molecular biologist Chairul Anwar Nidom suggested […]
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
For refugees, social distancing is virtually impossible. With severe overcrowding and little access to soap or water, many living in camps are now more vulnerable than ever. UNHCR is on […]
Accolades for Malaysia Health DG Dr Noor Hisham, labelled ‘national hero’ by social media users
By Adib Povera, Arfa Yunus New Straits Times Sun, March 29, 2020 PUTRAJAYA: “It is not about me. What is important at the moment is what we can do together […]
Dr Noor Hisham – a hero in these trying times for Malaysia
By Tharanya Arumugam New Straits Times Fri, March 27, 2020 Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. – NSTP/MOHD FADLI HAMZAH KUALA LUMPUR: A leader in times of crises is […]
G20 Conference Commits to Finding Coronavirus Vaccine
EKO WAHYUD TEMPO.CO Fri, March 27, 2020 JAKARTA – President Joko ”Jokowi” Widodo on Thursday, March 26, participated in the G20 summit to discuss the global approach in handling the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic.
Covid-19: Malaysia PM unveils RM250b economic stimulus package
BY DANIAL DZULKIFLY Malay Mail Friday, 27 Mar 2020 A live broadcast of Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on the special Covid-19 stimulus package is seen on a television […]
No limit on borrowing as Thailand’s DPM plots the biggest stimulus package yet to address the virus crisis
by Joseph O’ Connor Thai Examiner Fri, March 27, 2020 Deputy Prime Minister for the Economy, Somkid Jatusripitak said on Thursday after meeting with the Bank of Thailand Governor and […]
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