Indonesia COVID-19 aid stalled, used for political stunts
Sausan Atika, Ganug Nugroho Adi and Fadli The Jakarta Post Mon, May 4, 2020 Workers from Jakarta-owned food security company PT Food Station Tjipinang Jaya are seen packing staple food into […]
COVID-19: ASEAN rights body urges members to respond to pandemic humanely
Dyaning Pangestika The Jakarta Post Sun, May 3, 2020 JAKARTA – The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) has called on member states to integrate human rights values into […]
Thai Government Reopens Country Under Strict Guidelines
By CTN News Chiang Rai Times Sat, May 2, 2020 BANGKOK – The Thai Government is reopening the Country under stick guidelines starting May 3rd, the Royal Gazette announced. Retail […]
Myanmar leader appeals for patriotism in COVID-19 fight
Hmue Angel The Myanmar Times Thu, Apr 30, 2020 State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi appealed for patriotism among young doctors to […]
Indonesia court finds activists guilty of treason for holding Papuan self-determination protest
Galih Gumelar The Jakarta Post Fri, April 24, 2020 Marginalized: Wearing traditional headdress, Papuan human rights activists Dano Tabuni (right) and Ambrosius Mulait wait for the start of their trial […]
Not right time to sell Malaysia national assets, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department for economy
Ainaa Aiman FreeMalaysia Today Fri, Apr 24, 2020 Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Mustapa Mohamed says the property market will be affected if offices continue to operate from homes […]
Don’t keep mum on South China Sea issue, former Malaysia foreign minister cautions PM
BY RADZI RAZAK MALAY MAIL Thursday, 23 Apr 2020 KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — Malaysia needs to respond to activities undertaken by a Chinese survey vessel within Malaysian waters, urged […]
Malaysia foreign minister: Malaysia firm in commitment to safeguard S. China Sea interests, seeks amicable solution to disputes
BY YISWAREE PALANSAMY MALAY MAIL Thursday, 23 Apr 2020 KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein today affirmed Malaysia’s commitment to safeguard the nation’s interests in […]
Thai Army ‘Postpones’ 4.5 Bil. Baht Arms Deal After Online Outrage
By Khaosod English Wed, April 22, 2020 Stryker infantry carrier vehicles during a handover ceremony at the Army Headquarters on Sept. 12, 2019. BANGKOK — The army on Wednesday retreated […]
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