Indonesian police have come under mounting criticism after 125 people died in a stampede at a football stadium where officers fired tear gas on fans invading the pitch.Continue Reading
With a reputation for self-promotion, luxury, and a life of excess, Rosmah Mansor may become the ‘sacrificial lamb’ to save her husband, former Prime Minister Najib
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“There is high anticipation that the government will dish out more goodies than usual to create a ‘feel good’ effect as it will be its last budget before the 15th General Election,” CGS-CIMB analysts said in a research note last week. “Social support, including cash handouts, will likely expand inContinue Reading
“SECOND DISASTER” According to the health department of Sindh province, the worst-affected region, 17,285 cases of malaria have been confirmed since Jul 1. Anticipating the risk of disease outbreaks after the rescue and relief phase of the floods, the Sindh government is trying to hire more than 5,000 health professionalsContinue Reading
ORGANISATIONS/OFFICIALS “A dark day for all involved in football and a tragedy beyond comprehension.” – FIFA president Gianni Infantino. “The RFEF deeply laments the tragedy and condemns any act of violence, more so if it is in a festive setting, as a game of football should always be.” – SpanishContinue Reading
MALANG: Indonesian police came under mounting criticism Sunday (Oct 2) after 125 people died in a stampede at a football stadium where officers fired tear gas on angry fans invading the pitch. The tragedy on Saturday night in the city of Malang, which also left 323 injured according to police, wasContinue Reading
MALANG: Indonesian police came under mounting criticism Sunday (Oct 2) after 125 people died in a stampede at a football stadium where officers fired tear gas on angry fans invading the pitch. The tragedy on Saturday night in the city of Malang, which also left 323 injured according to police, wasContinue Reading
WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Sunday (Oct 2) he sees no imminent invasion of Taiwan by China but said China was trying to establish a “new normal” with its military activities around the island. A visit to Taiwan early in August by US House of Representatives SpeakerContinue Reading
JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Sunday (Oct 2) ordered a safety review of the country’s football matches after 129 people were killed in a stampede triggered by clashes between fans and police. In a televised statement, he said country’s sports and youth minister, national police chief and Indonesian football associationContinue Reading
JAKARTA: At least 129 people were killed and around 180 injured at a football match in Indonesia after a crowd stampede during a riot, police said on Sunday (Oct 2), in what appears to be one of the world’s worst stadium disasters. The stadium had been been filled beyond capacity, said Indonesia’sContinue Reading