The CNRP has been outlawed, its leaders jailed and exiled, functionaries targeted, but it continues to survive. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia Airlines restructuring talks prolonged, CEO tells staff
Malaysia Airlines' parent firm is still holding negotiations with lessors and creditors over a restructuring plan to keep the airline afloat, but the talks are taking "longer than expected", according ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia reports daily high of 869 new COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths
Malaysia reported 869 new coronavirus cases on Saturday (Oct 17), its highest daily count so far, health authorities said. All of ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia has inspected, will monitor rubber manufacturers’ labour law compliance
Malaysia has inspected and will continue to monitor rubber manufacturing companies after the country's rubber glove production came under U.S. scrutiny for alleged forced labour practices, its Human ... ( read original story ...)
A Real Opportunity for Religion Law Reform in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan has a real opportunity to cement its significant gains, turn away from its authoritarian past, and reclaim its place as a Central Asian leader. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia warns of copyrights infringements
The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) has warned against infringing intellectual copyrights, saying that offenders risk heavy penalties. Image Credit: AFP Cairo: The Saudi Authority ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar Says Most Rakhine Voting Stations Will Not Operate in Nov Election
More than half the polling stations initially planned in conflict-torn Rakhine for Myanmar's Nov. 8 election will no longer operate, as parts of the state are too unstable for voting, the country's ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand: Tak Covid-19 cases are Myanmar couple, ministry clarifies; 10 cases in total
The government has clarified that two Covid-19 cases in Tak province were Myanmar nationals. Rumours have been circulating in social media since Friday that two Thai nationals were found to have ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand: Protesters take to Bangkok streets despite warning
Hundreds of protesters took to streets across Thailand’s capital Bangkok on Saturday in defiance of a crackdown on three months of demonstrations aimed at the government and the powerful monarchy. ( read original story ...)
Iran announces its virus death toll passes 30,000 killed
Iran announced Saturday that its death toll from the coronavirus has passed the milestone of 30,000 killed. The announcement by Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima ... ( read original story ...)