Myanmar parliament rejects attempt to oust its speaker
NAY PYI TAW, Jun 2, 2020, Myanmar Times. Legislators on June 1 rejected a resolution…
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Malaysia’s PM Muhyiddin to unveil short-term economic recovery plan this month: Minister
PUTRAJAYA, Jun 2, 2020, Bernama. The Short-Term Economic Recovery Plan for June to December 2020…
Cambodia’s leader Hun Sen calls for foreign military drills, aid
PHNOM PENH, Jun 2, 2020, AFP. Cambodia’s prime minister invited foreign powers Monday to conduct…
Over 19,000 dengue patients reported in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Jun 2, 2020, Daily News. A total of 19,940 dengue cases and over 22…
Grab passengers to be banned from front seat of the vehicle, health declarations must be filled from end-June
SINGAPORE, Jun 2, 2020, The Straits Times. Commuters looking to book trips with ride-hailing firm…
Pork prices rise sharply in the Southeast Asia due to African swine fever
PHNOM PENH, Jun 2, 2020, The Nation. The price of live pigs and pork has…
Malaysian Air Force forms new squadron for unmanned aerial system
KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 1, 2020, NST. The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has formed an…
[Analytics] Second wave or just ripples – what next for the pandemic?
Predicting disease outbreaks has been compared by more than one weary scientist over the years…
Philippine Stock Exchange reopens trading floor
MANILA, Jun 1, 2020, The Manila Times. The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) is set…
Singapore in discussions with S. Korea, Australia, to establish ‘green lanes’ for travel
SINGAPORE, Jun 1, 2020, The Straits Times. Talks are underway with South Korea and Australia…
[Analytics] How to stay safe indoors post-lockdown
Staying home and maintaining social distancing have been the pivotal measures to control Covid-19 transmission…
Most construction projects remain closed despite eased restrictions in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 1, 2020, Malay Mail. Over 4,000 construction projects have remained shut despite…