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Academia 2 years ago

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'If only': ASEAN, China must resume talks over SCS code of conduct

“If only” isn’t a good basis for designing foreign policy, but ASEAN and China both need to look beyond the current tensions in the South China Sea at the bigger, far-reaching picture of the region’s future to decide if they want peace and if so, how they’re going to get there, together.

Editorial 2 years ago

Raising the alarm for BPJS

In a desperate attempt to control its worsening deficit, BPJS Kesehatan made several attempts to remove drugs for cancer.

Editorial 2 years ago

ASEAN unity on SCS

As existing tensions linger and continue to rise over disputed territories and the growing power rivalry in the South China Sea, the regional grouping needs to up its game – and clout – by presenting a united front.

Academia 3 years ago

Will China ever follow the South China Sea doctrine?

A disruption of shipping in the South China Sea could have disastrous consequences not only for the countries of Southeast Asia but globally.

Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

Malaysia rejects new Chinese map over South China Sea claims

China claims sovereignty over almost the entire South China Sea -- through which trillions of dollars in trade pass annually -- despite an international court ruling that Beijing's entitlement has no legal basis.

Society 3 years ago

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Indonesia not involved in joint bid to grant kebaya UNESCO heritage status

A race for the kebaya is on the cards after Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei and Thailand announced plans to jointly nominate its inclusion in UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage (ICH).

Academia 4 years ago

PREMIUM
Singapore and Riau Islands do not belong to Malaysia

This is not the time to make unwarranted claims of sovereignty. This is the time to build the nation by preserving and taking care of the sanctity of its territory.

Academia 4 years ago

PREMIUM
South China Sea: Common home and shared future

China and ASEAN members could set up a joint committee and cooperate with other NGOs to provide sustained support for regional cooperation on ocean governance.

Editorial 4 years ago

Protecting workers’ savings

BPJS Ketenagakerjaan reported that claims on retirement savings increased from 2.2 million in 2019 to 2.5 million in 2020 as a result of the sharp rise in layoffs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

People 4 years ago

Sri Lanka pageant winner stripped of title after corruption claim

A Sri Lankan contender for a US beauty pageant has been stripped of her local title after she claimed corruption had prevented her from winning the global event.

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