July 04, 2019 8:06 PMKUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia imposed a ban on all exports of sea sand due to environmental concerns after the new government took office last year, its Minister of Water, Land and Natural Resources Xavier Jeyakumar said on Thursday (July 4). Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-04 15:00:40 Category: Asia […]Continue reading

July 04, 2019 7:14 PMTAIPEI (AFP) – Taiwan’s parliament has voted to tighten a law governing links with China, effectively barring many of its former top ministers and retired generals from attending Chinese government ceremonies. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-04 15:00:32 Category: Asia Tag: 2019 Post ID: 7827

July 04, 2019 6:52 PMHONG KONG – Suicide lines have registered a spike and universities have set up informal support networks for students. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-04 12:05:44 Category: Asia Tag: 2019 Post ID: 7826

July 04, 2019 6:33 PMYANGON (AFP) – Seven nurseries in Myanmar’s capital remained closed on Thursday (July 4) as police charged a suspect for allegedly raping a two-year-old, a case that has horrified a country where experts say assaults on children are widespread. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-04 12:05:40 Category: Asia Tag: […]Continue reading

July 04, 2019 6:21 PMHANOI (REUTERS) – Vietnamese manufacturers should use domestically-sourced raw materials to avoid incurring US tariffs, Vietnam’s foreign ministry said on Thursday (July 4), days after Washington said it would impose large duties on some steel products shipped through the South-east Asian country. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-04 12:05:37 […]Continue reading

July 04, 2019 5:57 PMJAKARTA (AFP) – Residents of Indonesia’s capital on Thursday (July 4) filed a lawsuit against the government over the toxic levels of air pollution that regularly blanket the city. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-04 12:05:33 Category: Asia Tag: 2019 Post ID: 7823

July 04, 2019 5:47 PMPUTRAJAYA (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Mr Riza Aziz, the stepson of former prime minister Najib Razak, will be charged in court with money laundering on Friday (July 5). Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-04 12:05:29 Category: Asia Tag: 2019 Post ID: 7822

July 04, 2019 1:56 PMKUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia tabled in Parliament on Thursday (July 4) a motion to lower the voting age from 21 to 18. The amendment to the Federal Constitution would require the support of a two-thirds majority in Parliament to pass. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-04 09:05:27 Category: Asia […]Continue reading

July 03, 2019 9:01 PMCOLOMBO (REUTERS) – Sri Lanka’s police chief and former defence secretary were remanded in custody on Wednesday (July 3) over allegations that they failed to prevent the Easter Day bomb attacks that killed more than 250 people, a police spokesman said. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-03 15:01:00 Category: […]Continue reading

July 03, 2019 8:07 PMIn today’s bulletin: What to make of the lull in Hong Kong, Rahul Gandhi resignation as chief of India’s Congress party and Zahid Hamidi’s return as Umno president Know someone who might enjoy receiving Asian Insider? They can sign up here. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-03 15:00:53 Category: […]Continue reading