Malaysian researcher Dr Chan Yoke-Fun has been named as part of the ten finalist for the 2020 ASEAN-US Science Prize for Women. The award recognized early- to mid-career female scientists for their academic and professional achievements. It aims to strengthen the science and technology capacity in Southeast Asian countries while promoting gender equality. The prize will be given by the …

Carenang Udik Village Office, Kopo District, Serang Regency, Banten, was attacked by dozens of residents who did not get cash social assistance (BST) on Friday, May 15 around 10:00 WIB. Residents damaged and even burned objects in the village office. The incident was allegedly triggered by the chaotic distribution of cash social assistance for residents affected by the Coronavirus (Covid-19) …

This is not a drill! Samsung Malaysia Electronics has introduced its “Raya Bergaya, Ceria Bersama” campaign to bring its new television (TV) collection in 2020 to the Malaysian market by providing free gifts worth more than RM7,000, from now until June 30th 2020. Jimmy Tan, Head of Consumer Electronics, said the latest line-up included the 2020 QLED, The Sero, The …

MANILA – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended the deadlines for the reportorial requirement of companies with fiscal years ending amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. In an en banc meeting on May 7, SEC would allow companies with fiscal years ending between Jan. 31, 2020 and Mar. 31, 2020 to submit their annual reports and/or audited …

Thailand’s government’s covid-19 watchdog has overruled the Civil Aviation Authorities plans to reopen the Phuket International airport on Saturday. The unexpected move came less than 24 hours before the Phuket airport was due to begin welcoming the first inbound flights. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand on Thursday gave the airport clearance to resume operating. The Phuket International airport had …

MANILA – Maritime experts expect a delay in the crafting of the Code of Conduct on the South China Sea (COC) with the continues Chinese aggression compounded by threat of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China said that they initially wanted the South China Sea code of conduct to be completed by 2022 – …

The Putra Sejahtera 89 Motorboat which loaded the food in the Siak River, Pekanbaru City, Riau, on Friday, May 15. As a result of the incident, the loss was estimated to be at least Rp. 4 billion. “The total loss is around Rp. 4 billion,” said the owner of the Putra Sejahtera 89 boat, Hariyanto in Pekanbaru, Friday, May 15. …

Pudu was fenced off early this morning as the authorities upped efforts in the region to film Covid-19. Similar to recent activities at the nearby Jalan Raja Bot wet market in Chow Kit, Armed Forces troops were seen building barbed wire fencing as early as 3 am in surrounding areas around the Hotel Pudu Plaza. Kuala Lumpur Chief of Police …

MAKATI CITY – Globe Fintech Innovations Inc. (Mynt), the company behind the mobile money app Gcash, teamed up with the local government of Makati to efficiently disburse roughly P2.7 billion in economic aid to the 500,000 residents of the city. GCash will be providing a digital disbursement facility in aid of the expanded Makatizen Economic Relief Program that will provide …

MANILA – The European Union (EU) has reiterated its commitment on assisting ASEAN’s programs, particularty in conserving the region’s rich biodiversity, EU Ambassador to the ASEAN Igor Driesmans reached said in an interview. According to Driesmans, EU considered the ASEAN as the ‘Number one development partner’. “In times when so many countries are turning inwards, it is important that we …