Social distancing is important in stopping infectious viruses such as COVID-19 (coronavirus) from spreading. Over coughing , sneezing and close contact, COVID-19 can spread. We reduce our chances of catching the virus and spreading it to our loved ones and within our community by minimizing the amount of close contact that we have with others. Keeping a distance of about …

According to the Republic’s foreign minister, Singapore is expected to pursue a “step-by – step strategy” to reopening its boundary with Malaysia, with public safety becoming a primary concern on the move. Vivian Balakrishnan, speaking to Channel News Asia (CNA), said the boundary could be slowly opened along with continuing prevention steps such as Covid-19 checks and touch tracking. On …

A member of the Indonesian peacekeeping force serving in the Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) Mission, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is reported to have died on duty. Quoted from Antara, Tuesday (6/23), the death of Sergeant Major (Serma) Rama Wahyudi was confirmed by Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi via a message on her Twitter account. …

Newly re-opened on Sunday, June 21, 2020, the Car Free Day (CFD) on Jalan Jenderal Sudirman-Jalan MH Thamrin, Central Jakarta, has been temporarily resumed. This decision was taken by the Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta. CFD again abolished after reaping criticism. The cause of the crowd on CFD June 21, 2020. The activity, which is usually filled by Jakarta residents …

MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has no problem with the provision that would require a 14-day pre-trial detention of suspected terrorists, Malacañang said on Wednesday. Presidential spokesman Harry Roque Jr. said that eventhough the President has yet to read to provision itself, He does not see the detention of terror suspects as a violation of the Constitution. Roque cited that …

MANILA – Philippine’s Budget carrier Cebu Pacific has announced that they will be laying off more than 1,000 employees, in the single biggest retrenchment in the local airline industry as the effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic continues to wreak havoc in the economy. Cebu Pacific communications director Charo Logarta Lagamon in a statement, called the move “rightsizing” …

Police in northern Thailand are on high alert after a cache of weapons and ammunition found on Tuesday in Tak’s Mae Sot district. The weapons cache is also suspected of being part of a plot to stir up political unrest. Citing intelligence information, national police chief Chakthip Chaijinda said it was likely the weapons were intended for use in a …

CHONBURI – After more anti-COVID-19 lockdown restrictions were lifted, businesses and tourism activities in many provinces have resumed in a bid to attract more visitors. In Chonburi province, the President of Nong Nooch Tropical Garden, Kampol Tansajja, has announced that the garden will offer free entry to visitors from six provinces and 10 districts of Bangkok next month, complying with …

Demonstrations against the arrival of 500 foreign workers from China who will work at PT VDNI and PT OSS in Morosi Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi Province (Southeast Sulawesi), on Tuesday, June 23, was going on with chaos. The protesters vented their disappointment at not finding the foreign workers crossing the intersection of Ambaipua Village, Ranomeeto District, South Konawe Regency. Demonstrations …

Indonesian ride-hailing and payment firm Gojek announced for the layoffs on their organization also the partners this week. Gojek Indonesia laid off their 430 employees. Not only that, but the decacorn startup also closed some of its services. There are two services that are closed, namely GoLife which includes GoMassage and GoClean services, and GoFood Festival which is GoFood’s food …