Two refugees from Myanmar were fined RM2,500 each by a Sessions Court here for trying to bribe a policeman with RM60. ( read original story ...)
Thailand scrambles to contain virus, get vaccines
Complicating its path to recovery from the virus, Thailand is playing catch-up in its bid to secure vaccines. Despite being a production hub for the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, the government has yet ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand scrambles to contain outbreak, secure vaccines
For much of 2020, Thailand had the coronavirus under control. After a strict nationwide lockdown in April and May, the number of new local infections dropped to zero, where they remained for the next ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Moves to Outlaw Sexual Violence and Harassment of Women
An emerging #MeToo movement and public horror over “honor killings” helped spur the government’s bill, but it still must be adopted by the conservative parliament. ( read original story ...)
Turkey should stand up for Uyghurs and refuse to ratify China extradition treaty
Last week, China ratified an extradition treaty with Turkey and if Ankara follows suit the pact will become law, potentially putting thousands of Uyghurs living in Turkey at risk. China has pursued an ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam jails journalists for ‘propaganda’ critical of state
A court in Vietnam on Tuesday sentenced three freelance journalists known for their criticism of government to between 11 and 15 years in prison, after finding them guilty of spreading anti-state ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam Faces US Criticism For Jailing Critics
Vietnam faced criticism Wednesday from the United States and rights groups after jailing three pro-democracy bloggers weeks ahead of the communist government's party congress. The run-up to a ... ( read original story ...)
No presence of UK variant of new coronavirus yet in Philippines —DOH
The UK variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus causing COVID-19 disease, identified as B.1.1.7, has not been detected in the country just yet, the Department of Health (DOH) said Wednesday. The DOH issued the ... ( read original story ...)
‘Bangladesh to become hub for cybersecurity services’
Bangladesh plans to train 1,000 cybersecurity experts over the next five years to fortify the country’s digital infrastructure, said ICT Minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak on Wednesday. “They will keep both ... ( read original story ...)
Mongla port: Harbouring the future of Bangladesh
Once a sleeping port, Mongla is now a vital part of Bangladesh's economic infrastructure. In fact, with the anchoring of the 117th foreign vessel on New Year's Eve, Mongla port touched a milestone in ... ( read original story ...)