Barbershop in Malaysia under investigation after allegedly overcharging tourist for haircut
The New Straits Times (NST) reported KPDN Minister Salahuddin Ayub as saying on Tuesday (Apr 11) that officers from the ministry have been instructed to look into the allegations. “When I learned about a foreign tourist who had to pay RM120 for a haircut, I immediately ordered the officers toContinue Reading
Indonesian football rivals meet for first time since stadium tragedy
“Rivalry is only 90 minutes. After that we’re brothers. Humanity above all else,” Persebaya wrote on their official Instagram account. The match was guarded by hundreds of security forces around the stadium and only a few officials linked to the clubs were allowed inside. There were no reports of fanContinue Reading
Taiwan determined to safeguard freedom, democracy, President Tsai says
TAIPEI: Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday (Apr 12) that her recent overseas trip, which included the United States, showed the world Taiwan’s determination to defend freedom and democracy, even as it prompted China to stage war games around the island. Tsai met US House of Representatives Speaker KevinContinue Reading
Shattering shields and ‘beheading’ operations: Takeaways from China’s latest Taiwan drills
DETERRING FOREIGN HELP Videos of the exercise released by the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) Eastern Theatre Command showed its vessels and planes came within 24 nautical miles of Taiwan on all sides of the island, which Beijing claims as its own. The aim of the drills was to show thatContinue Reading
Ukraine’s spring offensive a likely death trap for US, NATO
Under US guidance, Ukraine is planning a major counteroffensive likely later this Spring when the fields and secondary roads that are not asphalted dry out. Right now most military vehicles cannot operate over open fields and have real difficulty on unpaved secondary roads. According to leaked alleged Pentagon documents, Ukraine has assembled twelve brigades for the planned military push. […]Continue Reading
Thailand’s China-built high-speed rail, on track but delayed
“DAVID AND GOLIATH” It is the latest in a series of delays to the project, first proposed to the Thai government back in 2010. The junta led by Prayut pushed closer ties with China, leading some to fear that Thailand was abandoning its policy of trying to balance relations withContinue Reading
The Anakut podcast: Public Education in Cambodia
The second issue of the Globe podcast focusing on the future of Cambodia tackles the Kingdom’s public education post-pandemic and what skills are needed to support students both inside and outside the classrooms
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Rising COVID-19 cases in Singapore driven by XBB variants; MOH says infection waves expected “from time to time”
Recent weekly official figures showed the highest surge so far this year, with cases climbing since the beginning of last month.Continue Reading
Voluntary army enlistment up
Over 23,000 men have voluntarily enlisted in the armed forces this year so far, with eight venues nationwide recording a full quota of conscripted men, according to a new report by the Royal Thai Army (RTA).Continue Reading
More men voluntarily enlist
Over 23,000 men have voluntarily enlisted in the armed forces this year so far, with eight venues nationwide recording a full quota of conscripted men, according to a new report by the Royal Thai Army (RTA).Continue Reading