Enough with your claim, Sabah undeniably part of Malaysia, former chief minister Musa tells Manila
FMT Reporters FREE MALAYSIA TODAY Sat, August 1, 2020 KOTA KINABALU: Former Sabah chief minister Musa Aman has told the Philippines to back off from continuing its claim over the […]
Indonesia Pollster Says Political Dynasty Divided into Two: Predatory and Benevolent
BUDIARTI UTAMI PUTRI TEMPO.CO July 31, 2020 JAKARTA – The executive director of Indonesian pollster Indikator Politik, Burhanuddin Muhtadi, said historically political dynasty can be divided into two types: the predatory and […]
Laos Pushes Ahead Luang Prabang Dam on Mekong River
By CTN News Chiang Rai Times July 2, 2020 Laos is pushing ahead with the Luang Prabang dam hydropower project on the Mekong River, despite reservations aired by neighbouring countries. […]
Mekong River Commission sees ‘Critical Situation’ as reverse Mekong flow into Tonle Sap delayed
KHMER TIMES Wed, July 29, 2020 The Mekong River Commission (MRC) warned Tuesday that the delayed reversal of the Tonle Sap River could adversely affect fish spawning and agricultural production.
Thai Firm Keen to Construct ASEAN’s Largest Wind Farm in Laos
By Jasmina Yap THE LAOTIAN TIMES Wed, July 29, 2020 VIENTIANE – Thai energy giant BCPG Public Company has announced plans to develop ASEAN’s largest wind farm in Laos, capitalizing […]
After being slammed for ‘racist’ ad, Cadbury Malaysia says brand prides itself in racial inclusivity
BY ANNE GRACE SAVITHA Malay Mail Fri, July 10, 2020 PETALING JAYA – After being slammed on Instagram for a video that users say does not promote racial diversity, Cadbury […]
High Court finds former Malaysia Prime Minister Najib guilty of all seven charges in misappropriation of RM42m SRC International funds
BY KENNETH TEE MALAY MAIL Tue, July 28, 2020 KUALA LUMPUR ― Datuk Seri Najib Razak has been found guilty by the High Court today for abuse of power and […]
Malaysia welcomes Apec trade ministers’ call to support WTO
By Farah Adilla NEW STRAITS TIMES Mon, July 27, 2020 KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia welcomes Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Ministers Responsible for Trade’s (MRT) statement on Saturday, saying it clearly […]
Vietnam gov’t to offer extraordinary incentives for high-impact FDI projects
Nguyen Tung THE HANOI TIMES Fri July 24, 2020 HANOI – By fulfiling certain criteria, some foreign investors would receive special treatment, said Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi […]
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