In 1968, the Koshi river swept away hundreds of homes, destroying land and livelihoods, yet generations later villagers in Nepal's Sunsari district are still waiting for help from the Indian and Nepal ... ( read original story ...)
Anatomy of disaster recoveries: Tangible and intangible short-term recovery dynamics following the 2015 Nepal earthquakes
May 2015 Nepal earthquakes and aftershocks had catastrophic impacts on rural households living in biophysical extremes. Recoveries from natural hazards that become disasters have tangible and ... ( read original story ...)
IOM Yemen Quarterly Update – Quarter 3: July – September 2020
The conflict in Yemen, now in its sixth year, has not seen any tangible movements towards lasting peace. There are now more active frontlines across the country than ever before, and heavy clashes ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia reports 869 new coronavirus cases with six deaths
Malaysia's health ministry reported 869 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, raising the total to 42,050 infections. The Southeast Asian country also recorded six new deaths, taking total fatalities from ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia reports 869 new COVID-19 cases, six more deaths
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reported 869 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday (Nov 10), raising the country's tally to 42,050 infections. It also recorded ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia yet to fill post of high commissioner to Singapore after six months
Malaysia has yet to fill the post of high commissioner to Singapore after six months, following the April retirement of the previous official.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Budget Looms as Crucial Test for Malaysia’s PM Muhyiddin
Facing a raft of internal and external challenges, the budget looms as a vote of no-confidence in Malaysia’s leader. ( read original story ...)
BCDA in ‘fake joint venture’ with Malaysia firm for SEA Games venue —Hontiveros
The Malaysian partner of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority in the P9.5-billion joint venture deal for the construction of venues for the 2019 SEA Games did not spend any capital for the ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Malaysia Oct palm oil stocks at 3-year low on export strength, tight output
Rise in Oct exports smaller than expected * Market bearish on sharp fall in Nov 1-10 shipments - broker * Slowing exports to India will further hurt sentiment - analysts (Adds quotes, details, and ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia: Foreign portfolio turned positive in October – UOB
Foreign portfolio flows reverted to a net inflow of MYR7.2bn in Oct (Sep: -MYR1.4bn). This was mainly driven by higher foreign buying of Malaysian debt securities (Oct: +MYR8.0bn; Sep: +MYR0.5bn). ( read original story ...)