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Mahathir’s attempt to remove racial politics in Malaysia

By Desk Writer
February 28, 2020
in :  Geo Politics, Malaysia

With the current political turbulence that has been happening in Malaysia recently, it was revealed by Tun Mahathir himself that he was proposing to lead a unity government by inviting lawmakers from across the Opposition parties to join him. Tun Mahathir himself proposed the idea of a non-partisan and grand coalition ,a move that would see the country being governed …

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Siti Hasmah treats journalist with chocolates

By Desk Writer
February 28, 2020
in :  Geo Politics, Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA – Prime Minister’s wife Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali stopped by and distributed chocolates to journalist waiting outside Perdana Putra today. On her way to the Prime Minister’s Office at around 10am, she stopped by at the entrance to greet about 30 media personnel waiting there. Siti Hasmah handed out buckets of chocolates as she passed by a …

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Dr. Mahathir is Bersatu chairman again

By Desk Writer
February 28, 2020
in :  Geo Politics, Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR – Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has agreed to return as chairman of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) three days after he quit as Malaysian PM. Party secretary-general Marzuki Yahya confirmed in a statement on Thursday, that Bersatu’s supreme council has unanimously rejected Mahathir’s resignation as party chief in a meeting last Tuesday. “Following the meetings today and YAB …

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Interim PM Mahathir announces RM20-billion stimulus package for Covid-19 outbreak

By Desk Writer
February 28, 2020
in :  Geo Politics, Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA – Dr Mahathir’s first official act as the interim prime minister of Malaysia was the announcement of RM20-billion stimulus lot to support the economy against the effects of the Covid-19 outbreak. Dr Mahathir also complimented the country’s health workers for efficiently holding Covid-19 in Malaysia. The country’s economic forecast was also reported today to grow at between 3.2 and …

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Mahathir: Parliament is the right forum to choose the next PM

By Desk Writer
February 28, 2020
in :  Geo Politics, Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR – Dr Mahathir said the Yang di-Pertuan Agong trusts that Parliament is the proper venue to determine the crisis caused by the collapse of the Pakatan Harapan federal government. “Because the Agong did not get anyone with a definite majority, after two days of interview with federal lawmakers, the proper assembly would then be the Parliament”, says Mahathir. …

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Coronavirus spreads around the Indonesian Embassy in Seoul: Offline Services Temporarily Closed

By Desk Writer
February 28, 2020
in :  Indonesia

South Korea’s local government in the Yeoudio region confirmed the existence of a case of positive patient COVID-19 (Corona Virus) on Thursday (02/27/2020) afternoon. This made the Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) and the Indonesia Investment Promotion Center (IIPC) Office in Seoul temporarily close offline services. The spread of the virus is very close to the Indonesian Embassy and IIPC complex in …

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Saudi Arabian Government Policy Causes Travel Agency Loss of Rp 1 T Per 14 days

By Desk Writer
February 28, 2020
in :  Economy, Indonesia

The Saudi Arabian government decided to temporarily suspend the arrival of Umrah pilgrims from outside his country. This was revealed by the Foreign Ministry of Saudi Arabia on Thursday local time. The temporary suspension decision is an attempt by the Saudi Arabian government to prevent the spread of the corona virus. The suspension was based on the recommendation of the …

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Through Plenary, I Dewa Kadek Wiarsa Officially Entered the KPU

By Desk Writer
February 28, 2020
in :  Geo Politics, Indonesia

I Dewa Kadek Wiarsa Rakasandi officially Entered the ranks of the Commissioner of the General Election Commission (KPU) replaces Wahyu Setiawan who has the status of a suspect. The decision was taken through the DPR Plenary Meeting, Thursday (27/2). Chairman of the House of Representatives (DPR) Commission II Ahmad Doli Kurnia previously read a report on the results of the …

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‘Coronavirus Quarantine v.2’, Authorities rush to finish prepping Jakarta’s Sebaru island

By Desk Writer
February 28, 2020
in :  Indonesia

The Indonesian crew members that were evacuated from the World Dream cruise ship in Hong Kong, which was released from quarantine on Feb. 9 will be placed to Island in Indonesia for observing coronavirus quarantine. Indonesian authorities are moving fast to ensure that the facilities on Sebaru Kecil Island are finished. As many 188 Indonesian crew member were transferred at …

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Coronavirus crisis, Garuda Indonesia Mulls Opening New Routes

By Desk Writer
February 28, 2020
in :  Indonesia

The coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak has affected countries and businesses to make adjusments. National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia is now considering to have new routes. Garuda Indonesia CEO Irfan Setiaputra said his side was preparing new routes to cover the closure of several international flights following this virus outbreak. “We will introduce new routes as the replacement of the closed …

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