Sarawak eyes graphite production, first in SEA
BINTULU: Sarawak is poised to become the first producer of graphite in Southeast Asia (SEA) with a graphite plant being set up here. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this groundbreaking initiative is set to attract investments totalling 1.5 billion USD. He expressed confidence in Sarawak’s economic development, particularly with the […]
Indian national on wheelchair expedition to explore Southeast Asia
GEORGE TOWN: Hassan Imam became paralysed due to polio when he was a child but that did not stop him from exploring Southeast Asia using a wheelchair to raise awareness about the critical need for accessibility. Hassan, 25, from Bihar, India started his journey to explore Southeast Asia after successfully travelled from India to Bangladesh […]
Indonesia against turning Southeast Asia into ‘pawn of rivalries’
ISTANBUL: Indonesia said Saturday that Southeast Asia will not become a “pawn of rivalries” as it emphasised reinforcing regional cooperation. “Instead, Southeast Asia must be an epicentre of growth, where all countries can benefit meaningfully,” Anadolu Agency quoted Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi as saying at the 78th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly […]
“India’s place in space” and what it means for Southeast Asia
(Quiz master Phanindra Ivatury, an Indian national now residing in the Netherlands, shares his thoughts on the proud achievement of Chandrayaan-3 moon mission and how it can benefit India further and the whole of Southeast Asia) UTRECHT: On the auspicious occasion of “Rakshabandhan”, an Indian middle year festival which signifies and celebrates the brother-sister bond, […]
Philippines tightens protocols for citizens departing for Southeast Asian countries
MANILA: The Philippines’ Bureau of Immigration on Saturday ordered its officers at airports to strictly monitor Filipinos departing for Southeast Asian countries to prevent them from falling victim to human traffickers, reported Xinhua. In the wake of the new human trafficking schemes continuing to emerge within the Southeast Asian region and threatening to exploit Filipinos, all […]
Domino’s Malaysia to join largest international Domino’s Group
KUALA LUMPUR: Domino’s Pizza Malaysia is set to become part of the largest Domino’s network outside of the United States (US) via a proposed acquisition by Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (DPE). DPE is an Australian-based group that operates more than 3,400 Domino’s stores in ten markets around the world. DPE has entered into a binding […]
APAC economy continues to show resilience in face of inflation
KUALA LUMPUR: The economy of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region continues to show resilience in the face of inflation caused by sanctions on Russia, goods and commodities shortages after the invasion of Ukraine, as well as local shutdowns in China due to the republic’s zero-COVID policy. Moody’s Analytics in a note today said China’s economic indicators […]
Southeast Asia’s second biggest museum set to wow
KUCHING: The Borneo Cultures Museum is the city’s latest landmark, and set to become one of the major attractions for tourists and locals alike. The museum — the biggest in Malaysia and second biggest in Southeast Asia — will open its doors next Friday (March 4). Operation hours are from 9am to 4.45pm on weekdays […]
Latest count of Covid-19 cases in Southeast Asia
KUALA LUMPUR: The following are the updates on Covid-19 figures in Malaysia and its Southeast Asian neighbours as at 6 pm today. Data provided by Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at John Hopkins University and some of the countries indicate a continuous surge in new cases especially in Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam believed […]
Without herd immunity, Asean sees surge in Covid-19 numbers
KUALA LUMPUR: After dodging the worst of Covid-19 since the pandemic surfaced last year, many of Asean member nations now appear to be grappling with the rapid surge in infections following the emergence of new variants especially the Delta variant. On Friday, Indonesia logged 54,000 new daily cases, while Malaysia (12,541), Thailand (9,692), Myanmar (6,194), […]
