Gov’t to weigh Malaysia Airlines’ future: PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 12, 2019, MalayMail. Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said Putrajaya must…
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Malaysian court released Kim Jong-nam’s murder suspect
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 11, 2019, ANTARA News. A court in Selangor, Malaysia on Monday has…
S. Korea, Brunei to expand energy cooperation
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Mar 11, 2019, The Korea Times. Leaders of South Korea and Brunei…
[Analytics] Eye on China, Singapore splurges on top-line arms
Big-ticket procurements will enable the island state to operate with the US in any South…
More Malaysians applying for marriage verification letter in Thai
HATYAI, Mar 10, 2019, Bernama. The Consulate General of Malaysia in Songkhla, Thailand, has recorded…
[Analytics] US, Philippine defense ties under the gun
Washington says for first time it will come to Manila’s defense in the South China…
S. Korean president embarks on trip to three ASEAN countries
SEOUL, Mar 10, 2019, Yonhap. South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Sunday headed for Brunei,…
[Analytics] Vietnam’s fight against drug cartels on Laos border
Drug gangs’ writ used to run in the area, they would recruit locals as mules…
Upgraded Changi Airport Terminal 3 basement features new event space and indoor garden
SINGAPORE, Mar 9, 2019, The Straits Times. Visitors to Changi Airport’s Terminal 3 (T3) can…
‘Naya Pakistan’ with ‘nayi soch’ should show ‘naya action’ against terror groups: Govt
NEW DELHI, Mar 9, 2019, the Hindustan Times. The government on Saturday said that if…
[Analytics] Facebook rants spell danger in Cambodia
Strongman Prime Minister Hun Sen has weaponized social media to target critics through vague incitement…
Rs 140 million spent on reconstruction of Manakamana Temple in Nepal
GORKHA, Mar 9, 2019, The Himalayan Times. Over Rs 140 million has been spent on…