South Korea to ask Telegram, other social media firms to help tackle digital sex crimes
As part of measures aimed at addressing the growing problem, South Korean authorities announced on Wednesday ( Aug 28 ) that they intend to ask Telegram and other social media platforms to more actively help with the removal and blocking of sexually explicit deepfake content. Following reports that sexually explicitContinue Reading
Pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers among those to benefit from Indonesia’s expanded free meal initiative
JAKARTA: The Indonesian government plans to expand its proposed completely meals program to incorporate toddlers, breastfeeding mothers, and pregnant women.  ,
The Free Nutritious Meal Programme, which is now known as the Free Nutritious Meal Program, was originally intended to be available to both children and school-going kids as part of a campaign to combat child nutrition in the nation. It is currently being implemented from 2025.  ,
However, Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati made the announcement during a plenary session of the Indonesian House of Representatives on Tuesday ( Aug 27 ) that the program would be expanded, adding that this would help raise nutritional standards, advance cognitive development, and stop stunting.  ,
Antara news agency quoted her as saying that the government has allocated 197.8 trillion rupiah ( US$ 12.8 billion ) to the health budget for next year, with a priority on stunting prevention.
Stunts are the impaired growth and development that children experience as a result of inadequate nutrition, repeated infections, and inadequate psychosocial excitement, according to the World Health Organization.  ,
Indonesia has already made significant progress in this regard, lowering stunting rates from 37.2 percent to 21.5 % over the past ten years. Yet, Ms Sri Mulyani emphasised the need to promote this development.
A premier action of President-elect Prabowo Subianto, the program first targeted school toddlers, elementary school students, junior high school students, senior high school students as well as kids enrolled at spiritual schools.  ,
It was formerly known as the Free Lunch program before changing its name to what it is now in May.  ,
The initiative aims to increase student nutrition intake and increase their potential scientific benefits, among other things, by encouraging school attendance and lowering dropout rates.
Local media also reported that the program aims to encourage local micro, small, and medium enterprises ( MSMEs ) by promoting economic growth of around 0. 10 % and creating approximately 820, 000 job opportunities.  ,
The ambitious program will be carried out through MSMEs ‘ involvement in public kitchens.
For 2025, 71 trillion ringgit has been allocated for the free food program, covering food costs, supply, and operating expenses of the previously established National Nutrition Agency.  ,
Before its general execution next time, the program is currently being tested in Jakarta, West Java, Central Java, and East Java.  ,  ,
Ruangkrai petitions EC to investigate Paetongtarn”s eligibility
PUBLISHED: 28 Aug 2024 at 14: 12
Ruangkrai Leekitwattana, a prominent applicant, has asked the Election Commission to investigate Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s eligibility to keep the office of prime minister and inquire as to when she resigned from positions with 21 businesses in the family’s business empire.  ,
Mr. Ruangkrai claimed on Wednesday that he had used the express mail service ( EMS ) to send his most recent petition to the EC.
He claimed that the House of Representatives had chosen Ms. Paetongtarn as prime minister on August 16. He inquired with the committee whether Ms. Paetongtarn had filed for a withdrawal from all of her professional positions within the family’s businesses by August 15 or not, and why it was done on August 19, three days after her election.
The petition, sent on Wednesday, asked the EC to investigate whether Ms Paetongtarn’s status as prime minister should be voided under Section 170 ( 5 ) and Section 187 of the constitution.
Section 170 ( 5 ) deals with the ethics of cabinet ministers.
A secretary or their partner is prohibited from holding stocks in a professional business by Section 187. ( continues below )
Ruangkrai Leekitwattana, a frequent applicant, has requested that the Election Commission look into Prime Minister Paetontarn Shinawatra’s eligibility. ( File photo )
Mr. Ruangkrai cited a report from the Isra News Agency on Monday that revealed that Prime Minister Paetongtarn had left her senior positions at all 21 businesses owned by the Shinawatra home in his complaint.
On August 15, she had written a letter requesting that a near secretary handle the paperwork on her behalf. The Department of Business Development received the documents on August 19.
According to Mr. Ruangkrai, Ms. Paetongtarn reportedly gave her aides the power to remove Srettha Thavisin from office only one day after the Constitutional Court’s decision to do so.
Ms Paetongtarn, the head of the decision Pheu Thai Party and youngest child of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, received royal confirmation as Thailand’s 31st prime minister on Aug 18. She is also the government’s youngest prime secretary at 38 years of age.
Mr. Ruangkrai inquired as to whether Ms. Paetongtarn had left all administrative positions on August 15. He inquired as to why the paperwork was not handed over to the appropriate officials on August 19.
If an investigation revealed that she had actually resigned from those companies after August 16, the petitioner asked the EC about whether her status as prime minister would be terminated under Section 170 ( 5 ) and Section 187 of the charter.  ,
He claimed he was still compiling and had soon send those files to the EC to assist his plea and that he was still gathering data from the various state firms.
When she arrived at the Pheu Thai Party brain department at Shinawatra Tower 3 in Bangkok on Wednesday, Ms. Paetongtarn made a decision not to comment on Mr. Ruangkrai’s complaint.  ,
Ruangkrai petitions EC to investigate PM Paetongtarn”s eligibility
PUBLISHED: 28 Aug 2024 at 14: 12
Ruangkrai Leekitwattana, a prominent applicant, has asked the Election Commission to look into Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s registration to keep the office of prime minister and asks when she resigned from positions with 21 businesses in the family’s business empire.  ,
Mr. Ruangkrai claimed on Wednesday that he had used the express mail service ( EMS ) to send his most recent petition to the EC.
He claimed that Ms. Paetongtarn was chosen as the House of Representatives ‘ prime minister on August 16. He inquired with the committee whether Ms. Paetongtarn had filed for a departure from all of her professional positions within the family’s businesses by August 15 or not, and why it was done on August 19, three days after her election.
The petition, sent on Wednesday, asked the EC to investigate whether Ms Paetongtarn’s status as prime minister should be voided under Section 170 ( 5 ) and Section 187 of the constitution.
Section 170 ( 5 ) deals with the ethics of cabinet ministers.
A secretary or their family is not permitted to hold shares in a business organization under Section 187. ( continues below )
Ruangkrai Leekitwattana, a frequent applicant, has requested that the Election Commission look into Prime Minister Paetontarn Shinawatra’s eligibility. ( File photo )
Mr. Ruangkrai cited a report from the Isra News Agency on August 26 that revealed that Prime Minister Paetongtarn had left her senior positions at all 21 businesses owned by the Shinawatra home.
She had sent a letter to a nearby staffer on August 15 requesting that they handle the papers on her behalf. The Department of Business Development received the documents on August 19.
According to Mr. Ruangkrai, Ms. Paetongtarn reportedly gave her secretary control only one day after the Constitutional Court’s decision to remove then-prime secretary Srettha Thavisin from business.
Ms Paetongtarn, the head of the decision Pheu Thai Party and youngest child of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, received royal confirmation as Thailand’s 31st prime minister on Aug 18.
Mr. Ruangkrai inquired as to whether Ms. Paetongtarn had left all of her senior positions on August 15. He inquired as to why the paperwork was not handed over to the appropriate government on August 19.
If an investigation revealed that Ms. Paetongtarn had actually resigned from those companies after August 16, the petitioner asked the EC to determine whether her status as prime minister would be terminated in accordance with Section 170 ( 5 ) and Section 187 of the charter.  ,
He claimed he was still gathering information from various state agencies and may collect and immediately send those documents to the EC to back up his plea.
When Ms. Paetongtarn arrived at the Pheu Thai Party headquarters in Bangkok on Wednesday, she chose not to comment on Mr. Ruangkrai’s complaint.  ,
Vietnam to send its swine fever vaccine to Philippines
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Malaysia Airlines’ air operator certificate cut to 1 year after technical issues
According to Minister of Transport Anthony Loke, Malaysia Airlines has developed a prevention plan that will include an intense labor selection program and a greater emphasis on security and maintenance following the investigation conducted by Malaysia’s Civil Aviation Authority. Malaysia Airlines has been given the task of providing a regularContinue Reading
Philippine president defends massive operation to arrest celebrity pastor
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Man admits to cycling nude on Lazarus Island, flashing students at NTU, NUS
SINGAPORE: A 54-year-old man admitted to a court on Wednesday ( Aug 28 ) that he had cycled nude on Lazarus Island and exposed himself to students at two universities.
Leong Weng Wai, a Singaporean, pleaded guilty to three counts of appearing nude in a public place under the Miscellaneous Offences ( Public Order and Nuisance ) Act.
Another two allegations of being naked at NUS’ University Town may be taken into account for punishment.
THE Guests AT LAZARUS ISLAND
Two female subjects whose years were not revealed went camping at Lazarus Island on November 14 last season.
That night, they saw Leong riding fully nude. Leong spotted them and dismounted his vehicle without a second thought.
He hid his vehicle among some nearby trees and bushes and left it on a path.
The guests continued their treks around the area.
But, Leong returned to his bike and rode past them dressed.
The subjects captured photos and videos of Leong riding in the shield on their devices.
Leong stopped in front of the tourists this time and asked them for some clothes.
He claimed that the water had “wasted away” his clothes. The subjects turned away from him and fled.
Leong left the island that night and came back the following day, according to investigations.
He was still wearing clothing when the campers noticed him riding once more that night.  ,
When they saw him afterwards after midday, he had removed his trousers and underwear. Just a small handkerchief was draped over his shoulders on the next moment they saw him that morning.
The guests saw Leong in several dress conditions four times in total over the course of two days.
Later that month, they made contact with the police about a naked guy on Lazarus Island.
THE UNIVERSITY Waving
Leong also acknowledged that in May of last year, there were flashes of female students at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the National University of Singapore ( NUS).
On May 18, 2023, Leong went to a incapacitated bathroom at NUS’ University Town’s Stephen Riady Center at about 10 p.m.
When he called for assistance, a person came forth and observed Leong lying face-up on the bathroom floor with his head protruding outward.
The lady asked her friend, a scholar at NUS, to follow her to support Leong.
But, when they went closer, they realised that Leong’s trousers were pulled over and his personal parts were exposed.
Leong informed them that he had a broken hip and thigh.
The two girls assisted Leong in rising. The people escorted Leong to a bus stop only after he repeatedly pulled up his pants at their urging.
The NUS student reported to the police several days later, alleging that a person had half exposed himself to adult students in the restrooms.
Leong was discovered by a sexual scholar at NTU on May 23, 2023, lying on a wall next to a incapacitated bathroom.
Leong’s trousers were pulled over to his ankles, according to her observation.
The person could only see the part of his hips as Leong turned away from her.
Leong reached out both arms and pleaded with the lady to assist him.
She agreed, but as she was pulling him up, Leong’s personal elements came into view.
Leong pleaded with the person to assist him in putting on his trousers, but she objected because she observed that he could use his hands to make gestures.
Leong was instructed to prevent leaning in her direction.
Another prey who had been flashed by Leong that night later went to the bathroom with her female friends and witnessed the new sufferer helping Leong.
A policeman report was made.
Leong’s eligibility for a mandatory care order was referred for a record by the judge, who then moved sentencing to September.
For each matter of appearing skinny in a public place, Leong could be jailed for up to three months, fined up to S$ 2, 000, or both.
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