Sep 18, 2018
Parents in Papua fear disabilities, illnesses from vaccines, refuse to have chil... - National - The Jakarta Post
Parents in Papua fear disabilities, illnesses from vaccines, refuse to have chil... - National - The Jakarta Post: The Karubaga community health center in Tolikara regency, Papua, has said many parents in the region have opposed the administration of measles-rubella (MR) and polio vaccinations for their children over fears the vaccines will cause disabilities or other illnesses.
The Insouciance of the Downtown Rangoon Book Scene – Tea Circle
The Insouciance of the Downtown Rangoon Book Scene – Tea Circle: David Scott Mathieson discovers some curious displays in Pansodan’s thriving book stalls. Along downtown Rangoon’s Pansodan Street, this city’s hub of humming bookstores and street stalls, there ar…
Sir Stamford Raffles 200th anniversary in Singapore: How can the subjugation of indigenous people be called a celebration?
Sir Stamford Raffles 200th anniversary in Singapore: How can the subjugation of indigenous people be called a celebration?: Neil Before God: Each month, Esquire Singapore asks Neil Humphreys to focus on a different emotion. This time it’s confusion over Raffles’ role in Singapore’s upcoming 200th anniversary.
Oost-Indisch Huis (East India House) | spiceislandsblog
Oost-Indisch Huis (East India House) | spiceislandsblog: East India House in Amsterdam, built in 1606, was the first building especially built for the United East India Company (VOC) and was the centre of all its business activities. The buildings have b…
China, Japan and US coordinating on North Korean denuclearisation, US State Department says | South China Morning Post
China, Japan and US coordinating on North Korean denuclearisation, US State Department says | South China Morning Post: United Nations meeting next week on Pyongyang situation will be led by top US diplomat Mike Pompeo
BFM: The Business Radio Station - Equal Rights and Oil Royalty Payment for East Malaysia
BFM: The Business Radio Station - Equal Rights and Oil Royalty Payment for East Malaysia: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the government will fulfill the election manifesto promises it made to Sabah and Sarawak.
Book Review: "Ambitious Alignments: New Histories of Southeast Asian Art, 1945–1990" | Arts Equator
Book Review: "Ambitious Alignments: New Histories of Southeast Asian Art, 1945–1990" | Arts Equator: By Reaksmey Yean
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Gender in Southeast Asian Art Histories at the University of Sydney - Asian Studies Association of Australia
Gender in Southeast Asian Art Histories at the University of Sydney - Asian Studies Association of Australia: “[I]n a supremely ambivalent gesture, the future Buddha leaves behind the many subaltern women who literally define his princely existence to seek a new transcendent state. Is this a protofeminist act or simply another in the apparently limitless reinventions of phallocentrism?” The question—taken from Ashley Thompson’s keynote lecture, which launched the Gender in Southeast Asian …
Persija: An urban identity - Inside Indonesia
Persija: An urban identity - Inside Indonesia: Jakarta’s fan club provides members with a stage for their city pride, but could achieve more for football
The escalating violence of the New People’s Army in Mindanao - New Mandala
The escalating violence of the New People’s Army in Mindanao - New Mandala: Despite Manila's push for peace, the NPA shows no signs of coming to the table.
North Korea Blocks Citizens’ Access to Pyongyang as Korean Summit Begins
North Korea Blocks Citizens’ Access to Pyongyang as Korean Summit Begins: Authorities tighten security in the capital as talks between Kim Jong Un and South Korean president Moon Jae-in get under way.
Post-typhoon, people in HK join hands for clean-up, East Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times
Post-typhoon, people in HK join hands for clean-up, East Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times: HONG KONG • Teachers, refugees, children and office workers mobilised in Hong Kong yesterday for a massive clean-up after Typhoon Mangkhut.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Ex-minister Mustapa Mohamed quits Umno, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times
Ex-minister Mustapa Mohamed quits Umno, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times: KUALA LUMPUR • Veteran Malaysian politician Mustapa Mohamed has quit Umno after 40 years, sparking speculation that he will join the ranks of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) ruling coalition.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Cambodia’s Former Opposition Chief Sam Rainsy Blasts ‘Attempt to Break Up CNRP Leadership’
Cambodia’s Former Opposition Chief Sam Rainsy Blasts ‘Attempt to Break Up CNRP Leadership’: He says the government is trying to drive a wedge between him and CNRP president Kem Sokha.
Visitor growth to Myanmar slows to 2% this year | The Myanmar Times
Visitor growth to Myanmar slows to 2% this year | The Myanmar Times: Growth in passenger numbers in the aviation sector stalls this year, as the humanitarian crisis in northern Rakhine has “discouraged potential visitors”, according to a Singapore-based aviation industry consultancy.
Japan’s Shameful Myanmar Embrace | The Diplomat
Japan’s Shameful Myanmar Embrace | The Diplomat: Japan is on the wrong side of history over Myanmar’s atrocities against the Rohingya.
Myanmar Govt Plans to Open Private Medical Universities
Myanmar Govt Plans to Open Private Medical Universities: Facing shortages, the government plans to open private medical and nursing universities to address the need.
Analysis: ‘Debt Trap’ Alert Rises in Myanmar as More ‘Belt and Road Projects Scrapped
Analysis: ‘Debt Trap’ Alert Rises in Myanmar as More ‘Belt and Road Projects Scrapped: The projects, which encompass a seaport, three-part highway, high-speed railway and New Yangon City, have the potential to give China a stranglehold of debt over Myanmar.
Laos Sports Games Suspended Over Corruption Concerns
Laos Sports Games Suspended Over Corruption Concerns: State officials will investigate a 'lack of transparency' in the awarding of contracts to build facilities, sources say.
Prosecutors call for Jambi rape victim to be punished to deter abortion - National - The Jakarta Post
Prosecutors call for Jambi rape victim to be punished to deter abortion - National - The Jakarta Post: The Muarabulian Prosecutors Office has appealed the Jambi High Courts verdict to acquit a 15-year-old rape victim in Jambi of abortion, saying her punishment would serve as a lesson.
Cambodian Political Commentator Hit With New Charges, Goes Into Hiding
Cambodian Political Commentator Hit With New Charges, Goes Into Hiding: Freed from prison in August, Kim Sok was warned by Prime Minister Hun Sen not to criticize his governing of Cambodia.
ACLU says Facebook allows employers to post discriminatory ads
ACLU says Facebook allows employers to post discriminatory ads: The ACLU is filing a complaint against Facebook and 10 other employers for allegedly using Facebook ads to discriminate against potential job seekers. The complaint alleges that certain job ads on Facebook were targeted exclusively to men.
RNC internal poll finds GOP in danger due to complacent Trump voters: report | TheHill
RNC internal poll finds GOP in danger due to complacent Trump voters: report | TheHill: A leaked survey conducted for the Republican National Committee (RNC) found that a majority of President Trump’s supporters don’t believe that Democrats have a chance to win back the House during November’s midterm elections.
Alibaba's Ma Warns U.S.-China Trade War Could Last 20 Years - Bloomberg
Alibaba's Ma Warns U.S.-China Trade War Could Last 20 Years - Bloomberg: Billionaire Jack Ma sent out a grave warning regarding the trade war between the U.S. and China: It’s going to last longer and have a bigger impact than most people think.
For farmworkers and homeless, Florence has been especially harsh - The Washington Post
For farmworkers and homeless, Florence has been especially harsh - The Washington Post: Crowded shelters and English-only storm warnings left some exposed to the hurricane’s wrath.
Trump’s latest abuse of power is likely to blow up in his face - The Washington Post
Trump’s latest abuse of power is likely to blow up in his face - The Washington Post: Another release of classified information? We've seen this movie before.
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