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Tag: Covid19
World Press Cartoon awards face down censorship – and COVID-19
Mandatory masks aside, the coronaviruswasn’t able to prevent the 15th World Press Cartoon (WPC) awards event from happening in Caldas … More
Watana sentenced to 99 years in jail, allowed bail
The Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions has sentenced former social development and human security minister Watana … More
Seaweed tides over Bali islanders after tourism slump
Aquaculture provides fallback for people of the Penida Archipelago as they wait for tourists’ return. Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia – In the … More
Is democracy in Hong Kong forever blunted?
As China flexes its muscles with a new security law and the arrest of pro-democracy advocates, Insight asks if it … More
Pandemic panners: Indonesians hunt for gold in desperate times
TIMIKA, Indonesia: With the coronavirus devastating jobs across the country, desperate Indonesians are flocking to illegal gold mines as the … More
Controversial Brexit bill passes latest stage in UK parliament despite concerns
A controversial Brexit bill that could override parts of the Withdrawal Agreement signed with the EU has passed its latest … More
Malaysia’s political manoeuvring, next episode
KUALA LUMPUR (REUTERS) – A year of Malaysian political manoeuvring has taken another turn with opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim saying … More
How Manila’s slum hawkers turn unwanted food into delicacies for the poor
Faced with food insecurity, the urban poor in Manila’s biggest slum have learnt to be resourceful with the food they … More
Phuket ‘a patient in coma’: governor
Tourism losses put at staggering B400bn Phuket’s governor on Monday asked all stakeholders to help restore its economy as quickly … More
Trump says UN must ‘hold China accountable’ for Covid-19
NEW YORK : US President Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly today that China must be held accountable by … More
Why the case of a maid who battled a millionaire has gripped Singapore
She was an Indonesian domestic helper who earned S$600 (£345) a month working for an extremely wealthy Singaporean family. He … More
Saudi Arabia to re-allow umrah pilgrimage from Oct 4, says state new agency
CAIRO : Saudi Arabia will allow pilgrims residing inside the country to undertake the umrah pilgrimage beginning on October 4, … More
In COVID-free Vanuatu, this marathon cultural festival has brought thousands of people together
Despite being one of the Pacific’s biggest cultural festivals, there is no specific date for Nekowiar, a spectacular event of … More
Dubai to roll out new overnight camping adventures
Tourists and resident adventurers in Dubai will soon be able to explore the great outdoors at camps across the city … More
Drug trafficker tunnels out of Indonesian jail through sewers
Prisoner under death sentence dug hole from cell in Jakarta into waste pipes to road outside A Chinese national on … More
Growing strains in debt-laden companies stir concerns about corporate Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR – The financial woes of two large and prominent local companies are stirring concerns about the overall health … More
Despite new norms, Malaysia Day Kite Festival still lively
MELAKA : The Kite Festival held here today in conjunction with Malaysia Day while complying with the new norms following … More
Cathay Dragon’s Malaysia flights grounded after flying in five virus infected passengers
Hong Kong’s commercial airlines regulator has banned Cathay Dragon from operating flights to the Malaysian capital for two weeks beginning … More
Travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand unlikely in 2020, says Air NZ CEO
WELLINGTON (BLOOMBERG) – Australians hoping for a summer holiday in New Zealand to see family and friends will need to … More
Coronavirus and geopolitical tensions dash Chinese dreams of second homes in Malaysia
Patricia Li is dismayed and saddened by the exodus of Chinese people she is witnessing in Johor, the southernmost state … More
With airline fleets grounded, plane recyclers bet on parts boom
Airlines seek viable used parts from retired aircraft for planes due for heavy maintenance MONTREAL (Reuters) – As COVID-19 grounds … More
Dream state: Jokowi struggles to build his vision for Indonesia
President Widodo’s infrastructure success has defined his presidency. But will the pandemic expose the flaws in his model? When Indonesian … More
Timor-Leste’s precarious route to development
Timor-Leste is going through turbulent times. On the political front, the old conflict between former prime ministers Mari Alkatiri and … More
