Brought to you by
World
Asia
-
Walls crack, who pays? Johor quakes put spotlight on homeowners’ insurance gaps
Read more: Walls crack, who pays? Johor quakes put spotlight on homeowners’ insurance gapsIn Malaysia, many homeowners are uninsured or under-insured. After the recent Johor earthquakes, this needs to change, experts say.
-
Indonesia raids GoTo Gojek Tokopedia office in probe of US$610 million Chromebook graft case
Read more: Indonesia raids GoTo Gojek Tokopedia office in probe of US$610 million Chromebook graft caseThe alleged corruption case involved the procurement of Chromebooks at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology from 2019 to 2022 under a budget of 9.9 trillion rupiah (US$610 million).
Thailand
-
Hospital a flashpoint in funding war
Read more: Hospital a flashpoint in funding warBy the time public donations began pouring in, Umphang Hospital was already on the brink.
-
Anutin approves border fence plan
Read more: Anutin approves border fence planPrime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has approved in principle a border fence project in Narathiwat to curb smuggling, illegal crossings and unrest, to be funded from the central budget.
-
QR codes in taxis will enable fare checks, complaints
Read more: QR codes in taxis will enable fare checks, complaintsAll metered taxis in Thailand will be required to display three QR codes that allow passengers to verify driver information, estimate fares, rate services and file complaints, according to the Department of Land Transport.
-
Thailand reviewing visa-free stays as local complaints pile up
Read more: Thailand reviewing visa-free stays as local complaints pile upThailand’s caretaker government is considering a reduction of the 60‑day visa‑free stay period, following numerous complaints that foreigners have been exploiting the system to engage in illegal activities or exploit local residents, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
-
Gunman who caused Pathum Thani panic surrenders
Read more: Gunman who caused Pathum Thani panic surrendersA gunman wanted for shooting at an emergency vehicle and assaulting his wife in Chon Buri surrendered to police on Wednesday afternoon in Pathum Thani, where fears for public safety had led to school closures earlier.
-
Walls crack, who pays? Johor quakes put spotlight on homeowners’ insurance gaps
Read more: Walls crack, who pays? Johor quakes put spotlight on homeowners’ insurance gapsIn Malaysia, many homeowners are uninsured or under-insured. After the recent Johor earthquakes, this needs to change, experts say.
-
Gold prices sag as Chinese New Year starts
Read more: Gold prices sag as Chinese New Year startsGold prices typically rise during Lunar New Year as demand for the precious metal strengthens during this auspicious season.
-
People’s Party dissolution sought for ‘media company’ links
Read more: People’s Party dissolution sought for ‘media company’ linksSerial petitioner Srisuwan Janya has asked the Election Commission (EC) to seek the dissolution of the People’s Party over allegations that it was connected to Spectre C Co, a media company accused of running illegal information operations.
-
More women allege molestation by Ang Thong undertaker
Read more: More women allege molestation by Ang Thong undertakerMore women have come forward with complaints about molestation by an undertaker who shaved their pubic hair during “superstitious” rites, while police are looking into a foetus graveyard at the Ang Thong temple where he operated.