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Malaysia adjusts poverty line income: 400,000 households considered poor
Malaysia more than doubled its national poverty line income from 980 ringgit ($230) to 2,208 ringgit ($518)...
Vietnam’s “rice ATMs” to become permanent
The set-up of automatic dispensing machine providing free rice in Vietnam – originally a measure to help...
Vietnam Grand Prix could be held in November, only locals allowed in
The Vietnam Formula One Grand Prix could take place later this year - but without any international...
Quarantine blues? Unleash your inner chef and go from “um” to “yum”
In the time of quarantine, home cooking is on the rise. Embrace your inner Julia Child with these beginner-friendly tips!
Indonesia expects substantial baby boom following coronavirus lockdown
The Indonesian government, more precisely the country’s National Population and Family Planning Board (BKKBN), is expecting a...
Robodog reminds people of social distancing in Singapore park (video)
Singapore’s public administration has deployed a robot dog at one of the city’s park as it is...
Laos reopens after three weeks without virus cases
The government of Laos said it will allow restaurants and shopping centers to reopen starting May 4...
Indonesia’s Aceh province continues public floggings despite social distancing rules
Indonesia’s ultra-conservative westernmost province of Aceh continues
to punish perpetrators who committed what Aceh’s Shariah law deems a...
Near-total lockdown in Singapore announced
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on April 3 on national television announced a near-total lockdown of...
Virus-induced condom shortage imminent as world’s largest producer shuts down – baby boom expected
A global shortage of condoms seems to become the next problem triggered by the coronavirus pandemic as...
Social distancing: Rebels with a cause
Why the Philippine government’s
failure to understand their people results in poor adherence to social
distancing.
By
Jeremiah Capacillo
Virus blues: Ten apocalyptic comedies to stream while in quarantine
Recent events may have caused your anxiety levels to rise. As the pandemic continues to make its way around the globe, perhaps...
Virus frenzy: Philippines locks down Luzon, Thailand closes bars, Malaysia seals up
The coronavirus pandemic is throwing entire Southeast Asia in turmoil as travel restrictions and business closures are...
Virus crisis: Brunei lockdown, Vietnam bans Europeans, Thailand restricts visas, etc.
Deserted arrival hall at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport, March 14, 2020
The coronavirus crisis has led to severe travel...
Confusion over Manila emergency lockdown
Commuters and businesses in Metro Manila are looking for clarity and guidance after the government imposed a...
Vietnam’s inaugural Formula One race delayed indefinitely
Vietnam’s much-anticipated debut Formula One race, originally due to take place on April 5, is set to...
Indonesia weighs bid for 2032 Olympics to be held in new capital
The victorious entry in a design contest for Indonesia's new capital
Indonesia is considering a bid for...
Thailand only Southeast Asian country with rising poverty rate: World Bank
The number of people living in poverty in Thailand climbed considerably between 2015 and 2018 by almost...
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Malaysia adjusts poverty line income: 400,000 households considered poor
Malaysia more than doubled its national poverty line income from 980 ringgit ($230) to 2,208 ringgit ($518)...
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“There is no restart button for exiting the crisis”: Malaysia’s Ex-Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin
Interview conducted by Firoz Abdul Hamid and Jeremiah Capacillo
Read part one and part two of this interview.