Facebook prepares to combat misuse of its platform in the 2020 Myanmar election
Mizzima Wed, September 2, 2020 Facebook has said in a statement that it was preparing for Myanmar’s general election in November by improving the detection and removal of hate speech, […]
Political comeback bid: Former Cambodia opposition party leaders seek to form party
Ben Sokhean / Khmer Times September 1, 2020 PHNOM PENH – After three years of political inactivity following a five-year ban, some former senior members of the court-dissolved CNRP are […]
INDONESIA – PDI-P fires members who refuse to back Jokowi’s son-in-law for Medan mayor
Apriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post Wed, September 2, 2020 MEDAN – The ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) has sacked members who have refused to support the nomination of […]
Indonesia’s ‘Merah Putih’ vaccine candidate to be ready for production mid 2021: Jokowi
Ivany Atina Arbi The Jakarta Post Tue, September 1, 2020 A scientist works inside the research room for the Merah Putih vaccine candidate at state-owned pharmaceutical holding company PT Bio […]
Lao Telecom Launches 5G Network in Laos
By Latsamy Phonevilay THE LAOTIAN TIMES, Wed, September 2, 2020 VIENTIANE – Lao Telecommunications (Lao Telecom) has officially launched its 5G network, the first of its kind for Laos.
Indonesia President Jokowi expresses hope for stronger, mutually beneficial ties with China
Moch. Fiqih Prawira Adjie The Jakarta Post Tue, September 1, 2020 JAKARTA – Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has expressed his hope for a stronger relationship with China during a […]
Popular Kachin Party Calls for Abolition of China-Backed Dam in Myanmar in Election Policy Platform
By Nan Lwin THE IRRAWADDY, Mon, August 31, 2020 Graffiti opposing the Myitsone Dam is seen on a rock at the project site near Myitkyina, the capital YANGON—A popular Kachin […]
Heartbreak of Malaysian hero in 1975 Japanese Red Army hostage crisis
Frankie D’Cruz FREE MALAYSIA TODAY Mon, August 31, 2020 While hero Sukdave Singh values the pewter plaque for bravery, he feels neglected by the authorities. (Denne Singh pic). KUALA LUMPUR: […]
Criminalization to Indonesia Indigenous Leader happens again
Mina Susana Setra JAKARTA, Aug 26 – Criminalization to Indigenous Leader happen again today in Indonesia! Effendi Buhing, the Chief of Dayak Tomun in Kinipan-Lamandau, Central Kalimantan, was taken by […]
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