Anwar cited the proximity of Nusantara to Malaysia’s Sabah and Sarawak states and federal territories on Borneo island, saying the new capital’s growth will benefit the region’s economy.
The flight from southeastern China's Xiamen was heralded by Thai authorities as a major step toward boosting the economy. But it also exposed how tricky it is for tourist-hungry nations to navigate the coronavirus issue.
The refugees say they’re seeking better opportunities than being stuck in overcrowded camps in Bangladesh, where they fled military persecution across the border in Myanmar. Indonesian police say the latest group appears to be in good condition and doctors are tending to the sick.
The sentences of some inmates convicted of less than the most serious crimes were also reduced
At least 33 Rohingya girls seeking marriage partners were among those believed to have perished on a voyage to Malaysia
Up to 14 bilateral agreements are expected to be signed during Marcos's visit
The army's takeover reversed nearly a decade of progress toward democracy after five decades of military rule
With reporters and their sources at risk of arrest and media in exile, journalism is a challenge in Myanmar
Water has subsided in most parts, but more than 8,600 people still in shelters
The airport has been ranked among the world's worst international gateways, with flight backlogs a regular occurrence
Nobel laureate has been jailed for 33 years
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