Follow Us

  • google-news
  • tiktok

The Asian Affairs

The Asian Affairs
  • Home
  • Latest News
  • ASEAN News
  • Malaysia
  • Singapore
  • Philippines
  • Indonesia
  • Thailand
  • Geo Politics
  • World
  • Opinion
  • More
    • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
    • Sports
    • Technology
Breaking News
  • Malaysia Job Market 2025–26: High-Demand Jobs, Salaries, and Career Opportunities

  • Mexico Gives Green Light to Steep Tariffs on Chinese and Foreign Goods

  • Japan’s Growing Dementia Crisis and the High-Tech Race to Protect Its Elderly

  • Malaysia’s First Large-Scale Battery Storage System Inaugurated in Sabah, Borneo

  • Endangered No More? World’s Rarest Ape Faces Extinction After Floods in Sumatra

  • Sri Lanka’s Tea Heartland in Ruins After Ditwah’s Fury

  • Japan Earthquake Updates: Strong Aftershocks Renew Fears of More Seismic Activity

  • Malaysia’s Tourism Boom in Trouble? Perak Bersatu’s Call for Muhyiddin’s Resignation Raises Regional Concerns

  • Why Christmas Feels Safer in the UAE Than in Europe

  • The Hidden Impact of Academic Filtering on Japan’s 2025 Workforce Demand

Coronavirus: School holiday extended to March 31

By Desk Writer
March 20, 2020
in :  Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA – The current weeklong school holiday has been extended until March 31 to curb movement of people, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Ismail Sabri advised families to stay put wherever they were as the Movement Control Order (MCO) came into force to remain there until March 31. He’s also urging the people not to return to Kuala Lumpur …

Read More

Covid-19: Military to help enforce movement control order

By Desk Writer
March 20, 2020
in :  Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) may be mobilised if to assist the police enforce the Movement Control Order (MCO) over COVID-19, says Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Affendi Buang. According to the general, a meeting between Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador were held on how the army can help the police who …

Read More

Johor Sultan grants audience to PM on Covid-19 situation

By Desk Writer
March 20, 2020
in :  Malaysia

JOHOR BARU – Johor’s Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar was updated by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on the Covid-19 situation in a meeting held at Istana Pasir Pelangi here. In a statement posted on Sultan Ibrahim’s official Facebook page on Thursday, This is the first official meeting between Sultan Ibrahim and Muhyiddin as the prime minister since …

Read More

Malaysians teachers among Top 50 US$1m Global Teacher Prize finalists

By Desk Writer
March 20, 2020
in :  Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR –  Two Malaysians are among this year’s top 50 world contenders of the prestigious Global Teacher Prize 2020.  Samuel Isaiah, 33, and Norhailmi Abdul Mutalib, 39, were among the 50 running to win USD1 million (about RM4.4 million) award of the competition. It is given to an exceptional teacher who has made a monumental contribution to their profession. …

Read More

Dr M under self-quarantine after coming into contact with Covid-19 positive MP

By Desk Writer
March 20, 2020
in :  Malaysia

PETALING JAYA – Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has quarantined itself after coming into close contact with an MP who tested positive for Covid-19. “He is under self-quarantine,” a spokesman for Tun Dr Mahathir said in an interview on Thursday. It is believed that Ex-Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad came into close contact with Malaysian Member of Parliament …

Read More

Threat of layoffs and Covid-19 outbreak, Government launches Pre-Employment Card

By Desk Writer
March 20, 2020
in :  Economy, Indonesia

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto begin launching the Pre-Employment Card (Kartu Pra kerja) on Friday (3/20/2020). The card will be trialled amid conditions of the spread of Covid-19 in Indonesia which threatens a number of employees experiencing Termination of Work (PHK). Considering the current conditions are still not conducive enough, this trial will be carried out by online …

Read More

Wisma Atlet Ready for Coronavirus Patients

By Desk Writer
March 20, 2020
in :  Indonesia

Wisma Athlete building is ready to be used to accommodate Covid-19 Virus patients. This was conveyed by the Commander of the Joint Regional Defense Command (Pangkogabwilhan) I Vice Admiral Yudo Margono based on a survey conducted by his staff at the site of the former 2019 Asian Games athlete inn. “Staff officers led by Kogabwilhan’s chief of staff have surveyed …

Read More

Allegedly order of tycoon, ESDM Ministerial Regulation appears when virus threats the country

By Desk Writer
March 20, 2020
in :  Geo Politics, Indonesia

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) made a surprise amid the threat of coronavirus or COVID-19 that was sweeping Indonesia. A Ministerial Regulation (Permen) numbered 11 of 2020 is arranged in 88 pages and contains 144 articles concerning Procedures for Granting Areas, Licensing and Reporting on Mineral and Coal Mining Activities. This Permen which was published on March …

Read More

COVID-19 Update: 15 recover, death toll rises to 25

By Desk Writer
March 20, 2020
in :  Indonesia

The Indonesian government has confirmed fifteen coronavirus or COVID-19 patients in Indonesia have made a full recovery, while the death toll from the virus has increased to 25. This was said by the spokesman for the Indonesian Government’s coronavirus response team, Achmad Yurianto on Thursday, March 19. The number of people who have recovered from the virus has increased to …

Read More

Coronavirus pandemic, Islamic World Ijtima Gathering in Gowa Cancelled

By Desk Writer
March 20, 2020
in :  Indonesia

Amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic, several upcoming events forced to be cancelled. One of them, an Islamic gathering dubbed the World Ijtima Asia scheduled on March 19-22 in Gowa District’s Pakkatto Village. The South Sulawesi Provincial Government has officially cancelled the event. Because the local government and event organizers deemed it safer to suspend the event amid the fear …

Read More
1...1,1201,1211,122...1,189Page 1,121 of 1,189

RECENT NEWS

malaysia job market

Malaysia Job Market 2025–26: High-Demand Jobs, Salaries, and Career Opportunities

Writer writer
December 13, 2025
Mexico tariffs on Chinese goods

Mexico Gives Green Light to Steep Tariffs on Chinese and Foreign Goods

Writer writer
December 13, 2025
japan’s dementia crisis

Japan’s Growing Dementia Crisis and the High-Tech Race to Protect Its Elderly

Writer writer
December 13, 2025
Malaysia large-scale battery storage system

Malaysia’s First Large-Scale Battery Storage System Inaugurated in Sabah, Borneo

Writer writer
December 12, 2025

Singapore

Singapore AI warship

Singapore Unveils Advanced AI-Powered Warship as Regional Tensions Mount

Aster Singapore Refinery Investment

Aster Plans $155 Million Investment to Modernise Singapore Refinery

best singapore blue-chip stocks

Top Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks Delivering Yield and Growth in 2026

singapore travel rules

Singapore Travel Alert: New Boarding Rules From 2026 Could Ground Passengers Before Takeoff

INDONESIA

Sumba luxury escape

Bali Is out, Sumba is In: The New Luxury Escape in Indonesia

Desk Writer
December 9, 2025

Bali has been the leading tourist destination in Indonesia for decades. However, with the …

indonesia

Who Is Amanda Zahra? The Indonesian Content Maker that Has Regional Hooks

Kritika Kritika
December 8, 2025
Hull City

Why Indonesians Can’t Stop Watching Hull City’s Championship Comeback

Kritika Kritika
December 6, 2025
GTA 6

GTA 6 Fever: Indonesian Gamers Power Up Their Rigs for Launch Day

Kritika Kritika
December 5, 2025

Entertainment

Top searches in Southeast Asia

What’s Capturing Southeast Asia’s Attention in 2025? Top Searches in PH, ID & TH

Asian OTT Platforms

The Rise of Asian OTT Platforms: 5 Ways They Are Changing Global Entertainment

sathu 2

Sathu 2: Exposing the Dark Pyramid of Faith, Wealth & Power in Thailand

Asia’s Streaming War 2025

Asia’s Streaming War 2025: Netflix/Disney+ vs. Local Giants — Who Will Win?

Follow Us

  • google-news
  • tiktok

Follow Us On Facebook

Recent News

malaysia job market

Malaysia Job Market 2025–26: High-Demand Jobs, Salaries, and Career Opportunities

Writer writer
December 13, 2025
Mexico tariffs on Chinese goods

Mexico Gives Green Light to Steep Tariffs on Chinese and Foreign Goods

Writer writer
December 13, 2025
japan’s dementia crisis

Japan’s Growing Dementia Crisis and the High-Tech Race to Protect Its Elderly

Writer writer
December 13, 2025
Malaysia large-scale battery storage system

Malaysia’s First Large-Scale Battery Storage System Inaugurated in Sabah, Borneo

Writer writer
December 12, 2025

Quick Links

Sitemap Contact us Privacy Policy

Terms and Conditions Top Stories

World

  • December 12, 2025

    Endangered No More? World’s Rarest Ape Faces Extinction After Floods in Sumatra

  • December 12, 2025

    Sri Lanka’s Tea Heartland in Ruins After Ditwah’s Fury

  • December 11, 2025

    Why Christmas Feels Safer in the UAE Than in Europe

  • December 3, 2025

    7 Common Mistakes That Cause BLT 900K Verification Failures — and How to Avoid Them

  • December 2, 2025

    Top 5 Things You Must Know About Koi Tarika’s Skyrocketing Popularity

Google News

Theasianaffairs Google News

Follow us

© Copyright 2024. All Rights Reserved.
logo asian affairs (1)
Get our Daily News Capsule

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter below and never miss the latest news all around the world.

Enter your email address

No thanks, I’m not interested!