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Indonesia’s ambitious free meals programme under fire after food poisoning outbreaks
Read more: Indonesia’s ambitious free meals programme under fire after food poisoning outbreaksMore than 9,000 food poisoning cases have been reported nationwide since the initiative began in January.
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Over 3,100 errant Singapore drivers fined US$224,000 under Malaysia’s VEP scheme since July
Read more: Over 3,100 errant Singapore drivers fined US$224,000 under Malaysia’s VEP scheme since JulyAs of Aug 31, 306,449 Singapore vehicles had registered for the VEP, says the director-general of Malaysia’s Road Transport Department.
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Commentary: How the US weaponised Pakistan against India
Read more: Commentary: How the US weaponised Pakistan against IndiaPrime Minister Narendra Modi and New Delhi’s policymakers may have overestimated their leverage with US President Donald Trump, says Mihir Sharma for Bloomberg Opinion.
Thailand
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Dhammajayo case dropped as statute of limitations expires
Read more: Dhammajayo case dropped as statute of limitations expiresThe Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has formally dropped criminal proceedings against Phra Dhammajayo, the former abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, after the statute of limitations in the high‑profile money‑laundering case expired earlier this month.
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Pheu Thai cabinet hopeful Sudawan fails screening check
Read more: Pheu Thai cabinet hopeful Sudawan fails screening checkPheu Thai Party deputy leader Sudawan Wangsuphakitkosol, tipped to take one of the party’s eight cabinet seats in the Bhumjaithai-led coalition government, has failed to meet required qualifications.
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Southern insurgents ‘stockpiling bombs’ ahead of Feb 8 poll
Read more: Southern insurgents ‘stockpiling bombs’ ahead of Feb 8 pollThe Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) militant group is moving improvised explosive devices into the southern border provinces to disrupt the Feb 8 election and stage symbolic attacks throughout February, including during Ramadan, a Senate security spokesman said on Friday.
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EU tells TikTok to change ‘addictive’ design
Read more: EU tells TikTok to change ‘addictive’ designBRUSSELS – The European Union said on Friday that it had told TikTok it needs to change its “addictive design” or risk heavy fines, after the Chinese-owned platform was found in breach of the bloc’s digital content rules.
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Manchester City gifts delight loyal Thai grandmas
Read more: Manchester City gifts delight loyal Thai grandmasManchester City has delighted two senior fans in Thailand with gifts after learning about their avid and enduring support of the football club.
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Indonesia’s ambitious free meals programme under fire after food poisoning outbreaks
Read more: Indonesia’s ambitious free meals programme under fire after food poisoning outbreaksMore than 9,000 food poisoning cases have been reported nationwide since the initiative began in January.
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Over 3,100 errant Singapore drivers fined US$224,000 under Malaysia’s VEP scheme since July
Read more: Over 3,100 errant Singapore drivers fined US$224,000 under Malaysia’s VEP scheme since JulyAs of Aug 31, 306,449 Singapore vehicles had registered for the VEP, says the director-general of Malaysia’s Road Transport Department.
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Gold, emerging nations feature in Faber’s portfolio
Read more: Gold, emerging nations feature in Faber’s portfolioEconomist and veteran investor Marc Faber underscored inflation as a central force shaping the next investment cycle, highlighting gold and emerging markets as core themes for future investing.
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People’s Party unveils ‘Blueprint to transform Thailand’
Read more: People’s Party unveils ‘Blueprint to transform Thailand’Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, who serves as both leader of the People’s Party (PP) and its main prime ministerial candidate, delivered a major campaign speech in Udon Thani province on Thursday, declaring the party’s readiness to form what he called “a government of the people” that would work for all citizens without any political divisions.
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Accusations fly over political audio clip
Read more: Accusations fly over political audio clipA former Kanchanaburi provincial councillor has come forward to explain why he secretly recorded a phone call that has since sparked controversy, as the Pheu Thai Party moved to file a complaint with the Election Commission (EC).