KUALA LUMPUR – Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has urged Malaysians today to be united against the common enemy of Covid-19 amid the recent spike in transmissions in the country. In three consecutive Facebook posts today, he said that Malaysians should not let the frontliner’s effort goes to waste and must be united to fight the common …

The announcement of Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, the former transport minister as the new finance minister earned blanket praise from business and academic circles, praising the announcement as bringing much-needed stability to the ministry ‘s recent turmoil. Mr. Arkhom is expected to bring his vast experience in the private and public sector to the ministry at a critical time when it has …

As the House of Representatives and the government voted to sign it into law in Monday’s plenary session, trade unions and civil rights organizations expect to take to the streets again to protest against the divisive job creation omnibus bill. Trade unions and civil rights groups plan to take to the streets again to demonstrate against the controversial job creation …

In the past five years, the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) have formed new combat organizations, including a variety of joint commands, divisions and task forces. The latest joint battle divisions include Division III of the Strategic Reserves Command of the Army, Operation Command III of the Air Force, Armada III of the Navy, and the Third Marine Force, the Head …

KAULA LUMPUR – The Malaysian government is set to continue the discussion with Singapore on reopening the border, amid spike in Covid-19 cases in past few days. According to Economic Affairs Minister Mustapha Mohamad, The council always discuss this issue during the weekly meetings. The last meeting talks about the tourism sector affected by Covid-19 pandemic and border closure. The …

MANILA – PBA Superstar Calvin Abueva has been included in the Phoenix Super LPG roster of players for the upcoming 2020 PBA Philippine Cup – provided that the will be able to accomplish all requirements set by the league. Abueva was included on the roster list for the resumption of the all Filipino conference inside a “bubble” in Pampanga. According …

METRO MANILA – ABS-CBN Corporation confirmed on Tuesday that it will be featuring  ABS-CBN shows and movies on the A2Z channel 11, after striking a deal with Zoe Broadcasting Network Inc. According to the statement released by ABS-CBN, the netword said that a couple of entertainment shows and movies will be seen on a newly rebranded A2Z Channel 11, formerly …

KUALA LUMPUR – The Health Ministry announced 432 new cases of Covid-19 today, the country’s biggest daily spike in infections as minister Datuk Zulkifli Mohamad tested positive and  the Cabinet being placed on house isolation. 429 out of 432 new cases were local transmission. According to the statement released by Health Director-General Tan Sri Datuk Noor Hisham, he said that …

KUALA LUMPUR: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad al-Bakri yesterday has admitted that to being tested for Covid-19 after the Ministry of Health confirmed that two indivuals who attended Prime Minister’s Department meeting last Sunday also tested positive for the virus. In a media statement today, Zulkifli said he is currently being treated …

The region’s relationship with the two superpowes is under pressure as the rivalry of the two superpowers are affecting Asia’s shared prosperity and security. The rise of China as a global power causes deepening tension with the United States. This has been recently intensified by the Covid-19 pandemic that is affecting the global economy. Asean has played a vital role …