MASSIVE “TURUN ANWAR” PROTESTS IN KUALA LUMPUR
KUALA LUMPUR – In a dramatic display of public dissent, around 18,000 protesters (police estimate) took to the streets of Kuala Lumpur on 26 July in the first major rally against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim since his 2022 inauguration. Carrying … Continue reading MASSIVE “TURUN ANWAR” PROTESTS IN KUALA LUMPUR
Tourist Boat Capsizes in Vietnam’s Halong Bay
HANOI/HALONG BAY – On July 19, a tourist vessel named Wonder Sea carrying 53 people (48 passengers and 5 crew) capsized around 14:00 local time in Halong Bay, Quang Ninh province, as Storm Wipha approached Vietnam across the South China Sea. … Continue reading Tourist Boat Capsizes in Vietnam’s Halong Bay
90 percent less plastic waste in the ocean by 2040
NEW YORK – The non-profit organization The Ocean Cleanup, globally recognized for its mission to rid the world’s oceans and rivers of plastic pollution, has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS). The alliance aims to significantly accelerate … Continue reading 90 percent less plastic waste in the ocean by 2040
Minister Urges Hotels to Embrace the ‘King of Fruits’
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s Agriculture and Food Security Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, is calling on more hotels nationwide to support the local durian industry by creating durian-friendly spaces for guests. Speaking at the World Durian Championship 2025 held at Bangi … Continue reading Minister Urges Hotels to Embrace the ‘King of Fruits’
ASEAN Foreign Ministers Path Amid Global Shifts
KUALA LUMPUR – The 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) concluded in Kuala Lumpur last Tuesday with a joint communiqué reaffirming ASEAN’s commitment to inclusivity, sustainability, and regional centrality, while balancing relations amid global power rivalries, particularly with China and Russia. … Continue reading ASEAN Foreign Ministers Path Amid Global Shifts