China Accuses US of Distorting Facts After Aircraft Close Call
A U.S. military plane involved in a confrontation with Chinese aircraft in disputed southern waters last week had violated international law and put the safety of Chinese pilots at risk, a defense ministry spokesperson said. The U.S. military said…
Roundup: Malaysia Economy Recovers With Expectations To Deepen Cooperation With China
KUALA LUMPUR, In 2022, Malaysia’s economy recovers steadily, thanks to improved labour conditions, increasing trade with foreign countries, etc. However, according to some research agencies, Malaysia faces such challenges as a sluggish economy and weaker exports in 2023. The…
Indonesia Lifted COVID-19 Related Public Mobility Restrictions
JAKARTA, The Indonesian government has decided to lift COVID-19 related public activity restrictions nationwide, President Joko Widodo announced yesterday. The decision was made based on the latest infection figures, the president said, at the presidential palace in Jakarta. …
Death Toll Of Cambodia’s Hotel Fire Rose To 26, As Search Operation Ended
PHNOM PENH, The death toll in a hotel fire in north-west Cambodia’s Banteay Meanchey province, has risen to 26, as the search and rescue operation was completed, officials said last night. “A total of 26 people were pronounced dead,…
Six Died In Philippine Residential Fire
MANILA– The Philippine authorities said, a fire razed a residential area in the capital, Manila, yesterday, killing at least six people. The Bureau of Fire Protection said, the fire broke out before 3.00 a.m. local time, in the Quiapo…
Indonesia Pledged To Make ASEAN Motor Of Peace, Growth
JAKARTA– Indonesia pledged to make ASEAN a motor of peace and stability, and also an epicentre of economic growth, said Indonesian Foreign Minister, Retno Marsudi, when meeting with her Malaysian counterpart Zambry Abdul Kadir yesterday. Indonesia will start its…