SYDNEY: An Indonesian man jailed for his role in the deadly 2002 Bali bombings that killed hundreds of people has had his sentence reduced, Australia’s prime minister said on Friday (Aug 19), a move that could see him released on parole as early as this month. Umar Patek was sentencedContinue Reading
JAKARTA (Reuters) – An Indonesian man jailed for his role in the deadly 2002 Bali bombings that killed hundreds of people could be released on parole in the coming days after the latest reduction in his sentencing, a law official said on Friday. Read full storyContinue Reading
In CNA’s regular look at what hit the headlines during the week, Five on Friday explores some unique instant noodle-themed products. Continue Reading
In July the World Bank said about 40 per cent of the population were living under the national poverty line. Consumer Price Index inflation hit 17.3 per cent year-on-year in March, it added. The price of rice has also shot up thanks to increased transport costs and as the militaryContinue Reading
KUALA LUMPUR: The country’s top cop has instructed the Bukit Aman CID to investigate any threats against Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat. Read full storyContinue Reading
As Singapore considers its next steps for Section 377A of the Penal Code which criminalises sex between men, CNA looks at the history of the legislation inherited from the British penal system and how some countries have repealed it.Continue Reading
NAKHON PHANOM: Police will ask the military court to issue a warrant for the arrest of an army corporal accused of shooting dead a private outside a military camp in Pla Pak district on Thursday evening.Continue Reading
Faced with a “most severe situation”, the city – home to over 20 million people – ordered landscape illumination and outdoor advertising lights to be switched off in notices issued Tuesday, the statement said. Building name signs will also be darkened. And Chengdu metro said in a video on China’sContinue Reading
SINGAPORE: Oil prices slipped on Friday after two days of gains, as market participants weighed worries about a global economic slowdown, which would dampen fuel demand, against expectations of tighter supplies toward year-end. Read full storyContinue Reading
The government will declare Covid-19 endemic in October, and the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) will then no longer be the main agency dealing with the disease.Continue Reading