Indonesia – The House of Representatives (DPR) passed a bill on the 2022 state budget into law at its sixth plenary session during the 2021-2022 session period. They believe that the 2022 state budget is quite comprehensive to mitigate various issues and continue the development agenda. The view is based on experiences and achievements in realizing the 2020 and 2021 …

Singapore – Panasonic is laying off 700 employees in Singapore because it will cease producing refrigeration compressors by September 2022. According to Panasonic’s news statement released on September 23, in order to guarantee that all impacted workers are “well-supported”, they have been collaborating with the relevant authorities, government agencies and United Workers of Electronics and Electrical Industries (UWEEI). The company is …

Malaysia – Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan paid a penalty of RM1.1 million for failing to disclose RM2 million from Datuk Seri Najib Razak to the Inland Revenue Board, as explained by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). According to the commission, the compound payment was a form of punishment for money laundering. MACC stated in a statement published recently that Ahmad …

Philippines – The Special Action Force (SAF) commandos will be conveyed in regions with extreme political competitions and a background marked by political race related viciousness, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said yesterday following three separate assaults on government officials. In view of this, PNP boss Gen. Guillermo Eleazar shared that he has coordinated SAF chief Maj. Gen. Felipe Natividad …

Philippines – To guarantee business progression and further monetary recuperation, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) yesterday proposed the kickoff of all organizations at shifted working limits under Alert Levels 1 to 4, with the exception of those thought about high danger and unnecessary. In view of this, It was added that the prerequisite to have just immunized clients …

The government should concentrate on improving the performance of Bumiputera-led institutions, said Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar said that before contemplating new and alternative affirmative action measures, improvements should be made to current organizations that serve the majority population. Related PostsAnnuar Musa says MoU with Pakatan stems from inclusive policy of governmentAnnuar Musa: Agreements with other Opposition parties …

Leodegario “Ka Leody” de Guzman, the labor leader, has accepted the candidacy of a socialist political party to run for President next year. “Tinatanggap ko ang hamon niyo,” Mr. de Guzman remarked during Tuesday’s national convention of the Partido Lakas ng Masa (PLM) which translates to “I accept your challenge.” Related PostsI’m ready to become opposition’s unity candidate says LeniPDP-Laban …

The Immigration Department in Sabah and Sarawak issued a total of 37 and 1,137 falsified security stickers in 2019 and 2017, respectively, the Auditor-General (A-G) revealed in the second series of its 2019 report which was recently published. Following the delay since March caused by the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, the report was eventually presented in Parliament. Related PostsA Call to …

The public authority’s schooling gift store, which is intended to foster the capability of the present and future youthful ages, has right now arrived at Rp81.7 trillion (around US$5.7 million), Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati has said. Right now we have Rp81.7 trillion (around US$5.7 million). In the event that we add the financial plan for examination, colleges, and the …

The resistance has gone under analysis for purportedly attempting to confound a condition in the constitution to put an untimely finish to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s term in office. Thippanan Sirichana, a previous delegate representative for the Palang Pracharath Party who is currently connected to the Prime Minister’s Secretariat Office, yesterday blamed the resistance for raising the subject for discussion …