Burying his anguish: Indonesian gravedigger lays to rest dozens of Covid-19 victims each day

JAKARTA : Indonesian gravedigger Adang Saputra’s heart breaks every time he hears the all-too-familiar prayers for the dead and the … More

‘Populist’ macroeconomic policy

‘Ethno-populism’ has emerged and spread in recent decades in response to the mixed consequences of neoliberal globalization. It appropriates nationalist … More

Thousands of Xinjiang mosques destroyed or damaged, report finds

Chinese region has fewer mosques and shrines than at any time since Cultural Revolution, says thinktank Thousands of mosques in Xinjiang have … More

For true costs of Malaysia’s tourism retraction look beyond the sector

IN the past decade, the Asia Pacific (APAC) region established itself as the world’s largest, fastest-growing, and most diverse tourism … 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

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

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

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

Coronavirus is wrecking havoc in poor nations

Not only is COVID-19 killing the elderly, it is proving cataclysmic for the kids too A pandemic of disease, illiteracy … More

Camel racing storms back in Sinai after COVID-19 hiatus

The traditional sport is popular in many Arab countries, most notably in the Gulf region DESERT EL TIH, Egypt: Spread … More

World’s richest urged to do more to keep millions from starving

World Food Programme chief warns famine possible in up to three dozen countries, decries situation in Yemen and DRC. A … More

Boris Johnson says UK ‘now seeing second COVID-19 wave coming in’

The United Kingdom has reported the fifth largest number of deaths from COVID-19 in the world, after the United States, Brazil, India and Mexico, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University of Medicine.

Asian financial leaders agree to make ‘all policy efforts’ to fight COVID-19 pandemic

TOKYO: Financial leaders from China, Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia vowed on Friday (Sep 18) to redouble their efforts … More

Australia to ease border limits, allow more citizens home

With 24,000 Australians stranded abroad, PM Scott Morrison moves to raise cap on number of people allowed in each week. … More

From sweeping to digging, Indonesia gets creative in handling violators of COVID-19 protocols

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to claim more lives across the country, many provinces have issued stringent health regulations and … More

Jakarta secretary Saefullah latest high-ranking official to die of COVID-19 – The Jakarta Post

Indonesia has lost yet another senior government official to COVID-19 following the passing of the Jakarta administration’s secretary Saefullah, who … More