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Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

China steps up monitoring of emerging respiratory diseases

The move to establish a dedicated system is aimed at helping authorities set up protocols to handle unknown pathogens, in contrast to the lower level of preparedness five years ago when the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 first emerged.

Americas 1 year ago

Colombian president slams police purchase of Pegasus spyware

The malware, which can seize control of a phone's microphone or camera and access documents, hit global headlines when a leak in 2021 showed how governments used it to spy on critics.

Society 1 year ago

Govt revives health tracking system for mpox ahead of IAF 2024

The health minister announced on Tuesday that the government was reactivating the COVID-era health tracking system, previously known as PeduliLindungi, as part of its preventive measures against mpox.

Academia 1 year ago

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From COVID-19 to mpox: Southeast Asia shows resilience amid health threats

Southeast Asia’s key economies — Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia — can draw valuable lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic to enhance Southeast Asia's strategies for managing mpox and ensuring socioeconomic resilience through robust cooperation.

Americas 1 year ago

Venezuela's government turns to tech to curb election protests

Officials have urged citizens to make online reports of "threats" from protesters, with rights expert Raisa Urribarri saying pro-government social channels widely sharing footage of arrests are also fueling a "climate of terror".

Editorial 1 year ago

Saving social media

Social media, despite its drawbacks, offers a space for the public to voice opinions that can drive changes in public policy.

Politics 1 year ago

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Police bill raises alarm over sweeping surveillance

Civil groups oppose a plan to give the police more authority in conducting surveillance, intelligence work.

Editorial 1 year ago

‘Cicak’ vs. ‘buaya’ redux

The lack of transparency surrounding recent tensions between the National Police and the Attorney General’s Office has only raised suspicions that there is something fishy that the government wants to keep from the public.

Politics 1 year ago

Indonesia's 'murky' spyware imports raise concerns about privacy, rights: Amnesty

Online restrictions in Indonesia have already come under fire from rights groups, who say laws have been used to target critics and to limit free speech on social media.

Jakarta 2 years ago

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Jakarta reports infections linked to ‘mystery pneumonia’

Jakarta's health authorities have reported suspected cases of "mystery pneumonia" in the city but have not released any figures, citing ongoing laboratory tests for other concurrent infections.

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