Tag: Asia
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Sarawak steps up monitoring of orangutans as haze and heat persist
At the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, rangers have stepped up surveillance in recent weeks, using drones to monitor hotspots and assess how the haze and hot weather could be affecting the primates, a major draw for Sarawak’s ecotourism industry.
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Timeline: From budget-airline pioneer to financial strain – how did AirAsia get here?
Bought for RM1 in 2001, AirAsia grew from a struggling Malaysian carrier into one of Asia’s best-known low-cost airline groups, but more than two decades later, it is facing mounting financial pressure from debt and rising fuel costs.
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China’s top diplomat urges Iran, US to show restraint, revive talks
“We urge all parties to take effective measures to reopen the Strait of Hormuz at an early date”, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
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Malaysia to invite Myanmar leader over Rohingya repatriation push
“I invited him because I want to tell him that we can be friends and trade. We can accept Myanmar, but they must accept (its refugees) back,” Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.
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Philippines ex-leader Duterte makes first appearance at ICC
THE HAGUE: Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appeared in person at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for the first time on Wednesday (Sep 16), as he faces charges over his “war on drugs”
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What led to Purbaya’s sacking as Indonesia’s finance minister – and the challenges facing successor Suahasil
Analysts say the appointment of Suahasil Nazara signals that President Prabowo Subianto wants to achieve ambitious economic growth targets in a more careful and prudent way, adding that the new minister will have to balance this goal with fiscal discipline.
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Indonesia’s wildfires may last until early November, minister says
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s wildfires could go on until early November, with the rainy season expected to arrive late, Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni told local media on Wednesday (Sep 16), as he urged people to stop using fire to clear land during an extended drought.Indonesia is battling
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India’s NSE to launch IPO amid investor caution over derivatives-fuelled growth
MUMBAI: The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) will launch its US$2.3 billion public offering on Wednesday (Sep 16) amid investor caution over capital market fir
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Families desperate for news as 129 still missing four days after capsize of ship in Indonesia’s Java Sea
The Coast Guard and Navy have been unable to launch underwater search-and-rescue operations because of waves of up to 2.5m and strong winds near the capsized vessel.
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Malaysia talks to rival airlines as it monitors AirAsia’s financial health, sources say
AirAsia reportedly owes Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad at least 500 million ringgit for services including landing and parking fees.
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