Malaysia imposed a ban on Indonesian citizens starting today, Monday, September 7. The uncontrolled condition of COVID-19 in Indonesia is thought to have made Malaysia prohibit the entry of Indonesian citizens. Apart from Indonesia, citizens of India and the Philippines are also prohibited by Malaysia. The two countries are known to have not been able to reduce the rate of …

Indonesia has recorded seven times exceeding the 3,000 positive cases of COVID-19 in a day. Among them happened in the last five days in a row. National COVID-19 Task Force Spokesperson, Wiku Adisasmito, explained that this figure was due to an increase in a community activity that was not accompanied by the awareness of the application of health protocols. “The …

Chinese President Xi Jinping said nothing could come between the Chinese people and the Communist Party that has controlled them for over 70 years, setting a combative tone at a challenging moment in relations between the United States and China. Speaking at an event commemorating the anniversary of China’s World War II victory over Japan, President Xi described areas where …

Laos is expected to pass majority ownership of its electrical grid to a Chinese firm as it tries to keep off a possible debt default, said people with direct knowledge of the deal.The agreement comes at a time when critics accuse Beijing of ‘debt trapping diplomacy’ to gain strategic advantage in countries struggling to repay loans under President Xi Jinping’s …

In the midst of the slower speed of residential project sales, the Bank of Thailand has closely controlled property supply, vowing to hold unchanged loan-to – value (LTV) regulations for mortgage loans. Based on a review of the property sector’s remaining inventory, there is no oversupply in the industry, reported Ronadol Numnonda, Deputy Governor for Stability of Financial Institutions. Because …

House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker who also the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) Central Executive Board, Puan Maharani received sharp attention and criticism because of her speech. In the speech, Puan said that West Sumatra could become a province that supports Pancasila. “Hopefully West Sumatra can become a province that supports the Pancasila state, Bismillahirrahmanirrahim (in the name of …

The government plans to combine a national identification number (NIK) and a taxpayer registration number (NPWP). This plan is in line with the government’s program to implement a single identity or Single Identity Number (SIN). Director-General of Taxes Suryo Utomo explained that the process of merging NIK and NPWP is currently still running. Combining NIK and NPWP into one single …

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will not entertain extradition request for Uighur refugees and will allow them safe passage should they feel that their safety is compromised, says minister. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Md Yuso, said that the country respects the right of sovereign countries to manager their affairs. Mohd Redzuan added that if there …

PETALING JAYA – A three-carriage electric train (KTM Komuter) and another one from the Electric Train Service was involved in an accident near Kuang on Friday, injuring one passenger. According to Malayan Railway Corporation (KTMB) Chief Executive Officer Datuk Kamarulzaman Zainal,The 6.37pm incident involved an electric train that was on route from Tanjung Malim Station to Sungai Buloh Station and …

METRO MANILA – YouTube star and Internet personality Lloyd Cafe Cadena died Friday. He was 26. His passing was confirmed from a post in his official Facebook account. “It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we announce the untimely demise of our beloved brother Lloyd Cafe Cadena,” the post read. “May he be remembered for all the …