Minister suggests ‘the rich’ should marry ‘the poor’ to reduce Indonesia’s poverty rate
The Jakarta Post Thu, February 20, 2020 Coordinating Human Development and Culture Minister Muhadjir Effendy waves toward journalists as President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo (unseen) unveils his new Cabinet on the […]
The Phasin Skirt Making a Cultural Comeback in Northeastern Thailand
By CTN News Chiang Rai Times Tue, February 17, 2020 BANGKOK, Thailand – Until recently, Phasin (Sarong) — a long fabric wrapped around the waist like a skirt — […]
Cambodia PM orders crackdown on women who pose sexily to sell products
Sen David / Khmer Times February 18, 2020 Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday ordered relevant ministries to find ways to take action against women who pose sexily on Facebook to […]
Malaysia’s forgotten, Orang Asli (Indigenous People) in a Pahang state town live off a landfill of toxic garbage
BY RUTH WONG MALAY MAIL Friday, February 14, 2020 Pak Long lives about 10 minutes away in another Orang Asli village called Kampung Teraling which has minimal electricity provided by […]
Bajau Laut children deserve better treatment, says Malaysia state Sabah rights group
Jason Santos Free Malaysia Today Sat, February 15, 2020 Bajau Laut children play at a water fountain on Gaya Street in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia: A Sabah NGO […]
Indonesia Fashion Week 2020 Is Coming in April
BY :NUR YASMIN JAKARTA GLOBE THU FEBRUARY 13, 2020 Models give sneak peek of this year’s Indonesia Fashion Week at a press conference in Jakarta on Wednesday. (JG Photo/Nur Yasmin) […]
Indonesia city in Aceh bans Valentine’s Day celebration as it ‘goes against Islamic law’
The Jakarta Post Wed, February 12, 2020 BANDA ACEH, Indonesia – The city administration of Banda Aceh in the conservative province of Aceh has barred residents from celebrating Valentine’s Day, […]
Which Cell? Confused Police Detain Indonesian Transgender Celeb in Drug Case
BY :BAYU MARHAENJATI JAKARTA GLOBE WED,FEBRUARY 12, 2020 Lucinta Luna. (Facebook) JAKARTA, Indonesia West Jakarta Police said they had no idea where to detain transgender celebrity Lucinta Luna, who was […]
KewOrchids festival in Kew Gardens London
LONDON – The KewOrchids festival is back! Celebrating its 25th year, the Festival showcases the magnificent biodiversity of Indonesia for the first time ever. Explore the wonders of Indonesia […]
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