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Malaysia goes to polls on Nov 19

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob dissolved Parliament on October 10, paving the way for a snap election…reports Asian Lite News Kuala Lumpur, Oct 20 (IANS) Malaysia will hold the general election on

October 20, 2022

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Indonesia bans liquid medicines after kids’ death

Recently, about 70 children in Gambia died from acute kidney injury, which were allegedly related to content in four Indian-made cough syrups….reports Asian Lite News Indonesia has temporarily suspended the circulation of

October 20, 2022

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Woes for Indians as Malaysia suspends eVisa facility

This means that Indian citizens will now have to personally hand over the visa applications at the Malaysian consulates…reports MEENAKSHI IYER A service disruption in Malaysia’s eVisa portal leading to subsequent announcement

October 18, 2022

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Myanmar’s Suu Kyi hit with new jail term

Prior to Wednesday’s ruling, the court had sentenced a total of 23 years in imprisonment for 12 other convictions, and after the recent verdict, the total prison time went to 26 years…reports

October 12, 2022

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‘Women entrepreneurs key driving force for ASEAN’s economic growth’

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said ASEAN is a region with high economic potential and rapid development, mainly thanks to the active participation of women…reports Asian Lite News Cambodian Prime Minister Hun

October 12, 2022

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Suu Kyi sentenced to 3 more years in prison

She was already sentenced to 17 years’ imprisonment for these offences, and now faces 20 years in jail…reports Asian Lite News Two days after Myanmar’s former State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi

September 4, 2022

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Myanmar’s Suu Kyi imprisoned for three more years

She was already sentenced to 17 years’ imprisonment for these offences, and now faces 20 years in jail…reports Asian Lite News Two days after Myanmar’s former State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi

September 4, 2022

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Zero Covid Policy Withers As New Infections Sprout In China Tourism Hubs

President Xi’s Zero-Covid policy fails as new areas come under coronavirus infection. The latest additions are tourism hubs of Tibet and Hainan. Due to the enforcement of lockdowns in an abrupt manner,

August 12, 2022

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ASEAN’s Treaty of Amity and Cooperation adds more countries

China is the first major country from outside of ASEAN to accede to the treaty in 2003…reports Asian Lite News Six more countries signed the instrument of accession to the Treaty of

August 3, 2022

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6 more countries sign TAC pact

The TAC is a peace treaty signed in 1976 among ASEAN member states to establish a set of guidelines to govern inter-state relations in the region…reports Asian Lite News Six more countries

August 3, 2022

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