Asia
Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra emphasized the importance of ASEAN’s involvement in ending the ongoing civil war in Myanmar during…
Apollo Quiboloy, a detained Philippine pastor wanted in the United States for sex trafficking children, has registered to run in…
Attracting Indonesian and Filipino Maids: The Shift from the Middle East to East Asia, Questioning Improved Treatment
The mistreatment of domestic workers in the Middle East, particularly those from Southeast Asia, has been a source of diplomatic…
Potential Challenges for Malaysia as 2025 ASEAN Chair: Unity and Relations with China at Stake
During a recent trip to China, Sultan Ibrahim of Malaysia praised China’s stance on Israel in the current war in…
Indonesian man arrested for allegedly selling his 11-month-old baby online and using money for gambling purposes
A man in Tangerang, West Jakarta, was arrested for allegedly selling his 11-month-old baby online for 15 million rupiah to…
In Mae Tang district, over 100 elephants at the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai province were relocated to higher…
Prabowo, Indonesia’s President-elect, pledges increased salaries and better benefits for judges in face of nationwide strike
The base monthly salary for a first-year judge in Indonesia is 2 million rupiah, with additional allowances bringing their total…
PM Wong calls for ASEAN to reduce emissions and seek external funding for regional power grid expansion.
Mr. Wong expressed concerns about the lack of political progress in Myanmar and the worsening fighting in the country. Despite…
Success of Fan Bingbing as Melaka Tourism Ambassador Overshadows Local Criticisms of State’s Strategy
Ms Fan, a popular actress with a massive following on social media, recently visited Melaka, Malaysia, and her presence had…
Indonesia introduces visa-free travel for Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs) to Bintan, Batam, Karimun Islands
In an effort to boost tourism and investment in regional economic zones, Singaporean Permanent Residents (PR) can now travel visa-free…
Java, the island where the capital city of Jakarta is located, is home to three of the largest shipping ports…
Johor’s weekend days off will be changed to Saturday and Sunday starting from January 1 of the following year, as…