Malaysia on tit-for-tat slippery and oily war path versus EU on palm oil ban
Malaysian Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong today launched scathing remarks against the European Union (EU), in a tit-for-tat battle against the EU ban of Malaysian…
Singapore’s Democracy Ratings Dip, EIU Report
The yearly Democracy Index was released yesterday by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). Singapore’s rating dipped from 6.38 for 2016 to 6.32 for 2017. This reflects a worldwide dip in…
3 key quotes from Trump’s first State of the Union, explained
Steven Pressman, Colorado State University; Greg Wright, University of California, Merced, and Stephanie L. Canizales, University of Southern California – Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Editor’s note: President…
Kangaroo Knocks Cyclist off Bike on Australia Day
On Friday, January 26, which also happens to be Australia Day, a kangaroo suddenly jumped from the bush and knocked a cyclist over, causing the cyclist to fall from her…
Zara sells Indian lungi-style skirt for whopping S$129
Galician fast fashion retailer Zara is selling an Indian lungi-style skirt for £69.99 British pounds or approximately S$129. The garment, which is described as a "check mini skirt", bears a…
Frozen Human Feces Falls From Airplane Onto Indian Village
A frozen chunk weighing 10 to 12 kilograms fell on the village of Fazlipur Badli in Haraya, one of India’s northern states last week. The chunk, which understandably surprised villagers,…
India’s National Council of Churches Advocates for Repeal of Section 377
The National Council of Churches in India (NCCI) has come out in favour of repealing Section 377 and welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court to refer Section 377 to…
Synthetic medical marijuana could fuel Singapore’s future economy and create jobs
The Republic of Singapore is well known locally and internationally for its strict laws on the use and sale of drugs. The possession or consumption of marijuana or cannabis can lead…
Trans-ASEAN education can play a role in building a regional community
Jaruwat Kiatiwongse, Bangkok University and Rosalia Sciortino, Mahidol University As the celebration for last year’s 50th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) wanes, ASEAN now face the…
T2 – Philippines SEC revokes Rappler’s registration; netizens remain divided
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines, today, January 15, 2018, revoked the registration of Rappler, a popular online news organization, due to alleged violations in nationality restrictions…