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Nov 7
05:36
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
Malaysia to give US$2,400 in aid to families of 54 citizens missing in Nepal-Tibet floods
The financial assistance will be distributed through the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA), following a decision by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at a Cabinet meeting on Friday (Nov 6).
Nov 7
04:00
CN South China Morning Post
China
China to narrow scope of contentious detention and surveillance measure
Chinese lawmakers are proposing to restrict a contentious form of detention and police surveillance measure, among other changes to the country’s Criminal Procedure Law. Known as residential surveillance at a designated location …
Nov 7
00:54
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Najib’s Taman Duta residence gazetted as prison, house arrest deferred pending legal clarification
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — The residence of former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak on Jalan Langgak Duta, Taman D...
Nov 6
23:52
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Macklemore says US venues rejected his Free Palestine tour
Nine US venues have declined to allow the rapper to book available dates through the end of the year.
Nov 6
23:13
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Yemen’s Houthis say 30 dead in strikes on market
Rescue teams are searching for bodies beneath the rubble after the strikes, which the Houthis condemned as a 'war crime'.
Nov 6
16:03
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Ombudsman to file complaints vs fake news peddlers
OMBUDSMAN Jesus Crispin Remulla said Friday his office will file complaints with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and Facebook against social media accounts spreading fake news about him and …
Nov 6
14:53
CN The Guardian China
China
In jailing Joshua Wong, China is telling the world they'd crush every hope for democracy on its soil | Nathan Law
My friend was due to be released next January. Under draconian security laws, his sentence has been extended by 10 yearsTwo years ago, I wrote in this newspaper about the lengthy imprisonment …
Nov 6
13:35
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
RM10,000 aid for families of Nepal-Tibet flood victims
The payments will be made in order of priority to the next of kin through the national disaster management agency.
Nov 6
13:16
KR Daily NK
South Korea
Fearing a slip, North Koreans avoid saying “unification”
North Koreans still think of South Koreans as members of the same nation, but many now fear those words could slip out at the wrong moment. That fear has grown as Kim …
Nov 6
12:32
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Ramanan: RM10,000 one-off aid for families of all 54 Malaysian flood victims in Nepal-Tibet
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — All families of the 54 Malaysian victims of the Nepal-Tibet flood tragedy on August 26 will...
Nov 6
11:40
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
BJMP given 48 hours to explain Romualdez aide's access to detention cell
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has given the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) 48 hours to explain why a personal aide of Leyte …
Nov 6
10:16
HK HK Free Press
Hong Kong
Joshua Wong sentencing: Local gov’t, police, officials hail 10-year jail term amid condemnation from foreign gov’t’s, NGOs
Jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment on Thursday after pleading guilty to conspiring to collude with foreign forces, his second conviction under a Beijing-imposed national …
Nov 6
09:17
MM The Irrawaddy
Myanmar
Arakan Army Faces Second Front at Bangladesh Border
Rohingya armed groups recruited by the military regime continue to wreak havoc in Maungdaw ever after the junta’s retreat.
Nov 6
09:04
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
‘Moment of Disgust’: Charles Santiago slams Malaysia for hosting Min Aung Hlaing
In a blistering rebuke of regional diplomacy and domestic immigration enforcement, former Malaysian lawmaker and co-chair of ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) Charles Santiago expressed “total disgust” over Prime Minister Anwar …
Nov 6
06:47
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Lured into an online scam network, an African man spent almost a year in Cambodia trying to go home
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — The 33-year-old man, lured to Cambodia with the offer of a receptionist job, endured daily beatings for a month, locked in a dark room somewhere in the …
Nov 6
06:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
INQToday: ICC protection sought for 55 witnesses in Duterte trial
MANILA, Philippines — Here are INQToday’s top stories this afternoon: The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecution is seeking protective and special measures for 55 witnesses who are set to testify in the …
Nov 6
05:54
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Macau ex-lawmaker sentenced to 12.5 years in prison in city’s first national security trial
Macau’s Court of First Instance found Au Kam San guilty of subversion, collaborating with foreign groups or individuals in activities threatening national security, and breaching secrecy laws.
Nov 6
04:36
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Thailand video news | Thailand moves birth registrations online to stop fake father schemes, Thailand launches global campaign for traditional Thai dress ahead of UNESCO vote
In Thailand, video news, Jay covers news stories from across Thailand. The stories include Thailand is moving birth registrations online to crack down on alleged fake father schemes used to secure citizenship, …
Nov 6
03:16
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
After fleeing persecution in Myanmar, Rohingya struggle to belong in Malaysia
Nur Sadek was once on track to become an Islamic scholar. His mother dreamed of raising a son who would serve as a faith leader in their western Myanmar village. Sadek’s family …
Nov 5
21:43
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Myanmar migrants in Thailand petition NUG for ID; NLD calls on ASEAN not to undermine democracy
Myanmar migrants in Thailand petition NUG for ID cards A group representing migrant workers from Burma in Thailand shared on Tuesday that it has collected over 1.2 million signatures from its membership, …
Nov 5
18:42
SG Mothership
Singapore
Ukrainian man, 28, kidnapped, tortured & murdered in Bali: His girlfriend, 25, can't bring herself to watch ransom videos sent to her
“No, no, kitten, kitten, don’t worry. I’ll be back soon.”
Nov 5
14:48
CN US-China Perception Monitor
China
Controlling the Narrative: Information, Image, and Influence in China’s Diplomacy w/ Maria Repnikova
The post Controlling the Narrative: Information, Image, and Influence in China’s Diplomacy w/ Maria Repnikova appeared first on U.S.-China Perception Monitor.
Nov 5
13:00
KH CamboJA News
Cambodia
CSOs, Media and Labor Groups Urge Govt to Investigate Crimes Against Journalists
A coalition of 13 civil society, media and labor organizations has called on the government to ensure independent and transparent investigations into crimes and rights violations against journalists, warning that impunity continues …
Nov 5
12:37
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
NTF-Elcac welcomes FBI probe of CPP-NPA networks in US
MANILA, Philippines — The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) welcomed reports that US authorities are investigating alleged recruitment, financing and logistical support networks of the Communist Party …
Nov 5
12:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Zambo Army general backs press freedom, urges media responsibility
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay – In an exchange between the military and local press, an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) general vowed to uphold press freedom while emphasizing the vital need for …
Nov 5
10:46
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Thai economy could collapse without Myanmar workers, labour leader warns
Thailand’s economy could face severe disruption if Myanmar migrant workers were forced to return home, a labour rights leader has warned, urging the Thai government to overhaul a registration system that he …
Nov 5
10:41
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Record surplus unlikely to alter US-Vietnam trade ties after midterms
The Donald Trump administration imposed a 12.5% tariff on Vietnamese goods in July over alleged failures to block forced-labour imports, partly replacing a 20% duty struck down by the Supreme Court.
Nov 5
10:07
HK HK Free Press
Hong Kong
‘Truly reflective of his offence’: Police welcome 10-year prison sentence for activist Joshua Wong amid int’l outcry
The National Security Department of the Hong Kong Police Force has welcomed the 10-year prison sentence handed to Joshua Wong, saying that it was a “proper sentence” to reflect the offence committed. …
Nov 5
08:42
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Amnesty warns Thailand against deporting two Uyghur men to China
Amnesty International has urged Thailand not to return two detained Uyghur men to China, warning that they could face torture or enforced disappearance. Thailand’s National Security Council (NSC), meanwhile, says the men …
Nov 5
07:55
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Govt expands Sabah sea surveillance system to plug maritime monitoring gaps
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — The government has approved the expansion of the Sabah Sea Surveillance System (...
Nov 5
06:38
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
S. Korea joins as co-sponsor of UN resolution on N. Korean human rights
South Korea has decided to co-sponsor this year's UN General Assembly resolution on North Korean human rights, which calls for an end to human rights violations in the reclusive country while stressing …
Nov 5
06:32
JP The Japan Times
Japan
Top U.N. court to rule on Myanmar’s Rohingya genocide case
While the ICJ can't enforce its decisions, a ruling that Myanmar committed genocide would put more international pressure on leader Min Aung Hlaing.
Nov 5
06:29
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Lured into an online scam network, an African man spent almost a year in Cambodia trying to go home
The 33-year-old man, lured to Cambodia with the offer of a receptionist job, endured daily beatings for a month, locked in a dark room somewhere in the Southeast Asian country. He didn’t …
Nov 5
04:59
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Bangladesh urged to leverage ties with Myanmar regime and Arakan Army over Rohingya returns
The Bangladeshi American Advocacy Group (BAAG) has called on the government of Bangladesh to leverage its diplomatic standing to engage with both Myanmar’s military regime and the ethnic Rakhine armed group, the …
Nov 5
01:51
JP The Japan Times
Japan
China’s solar push reshapes traditional ways of life on Tibet’s high plateau
Early signs suggest China's projects sprawling over hundreds of acres on the vast Qinghai-Tibet plateau are boosting incomes for some.
Nov 4
22:21
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Aid must strengthen democracy in Myanmar, not the junta
Guest contributor Khin Ohmar During the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok in October, I took part in a Myanmar civil society delegation that engaged senior officials from the World Bank, raising …
Nov 4
22:03
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
ICJ to rule on Myanmar genocide case; Migrant leader to file complaint over assault at protest in Thailand
ICJ sets date for ruling on Myanmar Rohingya genocide case The International Court of Justice (ICJ) announced on Tuesday that it will deliver its final, legally binding judgment on Nov. 19 in …
Nov 4
18:02
TW Taipei Times
Taiwan
China’s solar push reshapes traditional ways of life on Tibet’s high plateau
Nov 4
18:02
TW Taipei Times
Taiwan
Tibet still practically inaccessible to the media
Nov 4
16:19
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
PNP vows ‘Bato’ arrest despite his police ties
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) reiterated their unwavering vow to implement the arrest warrant against Sen. Ronald dela Rosa regardless of his ties with the law enforcement agency he once led and …