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Malaysia strongly condemns video insulting Indonesia
JAKARTA: The Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta has strongly condemned an alleged provocative act through a video that could affect ties between Malaysia and Indonesia. In a statement released tonight, the embassy confirmed that the Malaysian authorities were investigating the video found to be
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Indonesia urges ‘voluntary repatriation’ of Rohingya
JAKARTA: Indonesia on Wednesday reiterated the importance of repatriating Rohingya refugees in solving the humanitarian problems they face, according to Anadolu Agency. During the 53rd Foreign Minister Meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi explained that despite Indonesia’s temporary acceptance of nearly 400
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Covid-19: M’sia, Indonesia to work closely to revitalise tourism industry
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will work closely with Indonesia to revitalise both countries’ tourism industry that was adversely affected by the Covid-19 outbreak, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri (pix). She said, both countries will also be working with
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Indonesia tones down Eid celebration amid COVID-19 spike
JAKARTA: Indonesia, home to the world’s largest Muslim population, ushered in Aidilfitri today with toned down celebrations that broke away from traditions as part of the country’s effort to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. Muslims in Indonesia have been forbidden from holding Aidilfitri
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Angry man lashed out at police after breaking rules
Kota Bogor: A man is outraged and lashed out at the police for reprimanding him for not maintaining social distancing in his vehicle. He was previously arrested by authorities on Sunday for allowing a woman to be seated in the
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Sex workers adapting to COVID-19
Although difficult for everyone, the COVID-19 pandemic has had severe impacts on key populations, many of whom are experiencing economic hardship and anxiety about their health and safety. Rito Hermawan (also known as Wawan), the Advocacy Coordinator of the Network
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Will Covid-19 fan the flames of Southeast Asia’s haze problem?
KUALA LUMPUR: Weak enforcement of restrictions to curb Covid-19 infections in rural Indonesia, coupled with farmers opting for cheap ways to clear land, could see a repeat of the forest fires and smoke that choked Southeast Asia last year, environmentalists
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UMK provides RM49,000 for students affected by MCO
KOTA BHARU: Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) through its Islamic Centre has provided RM49,000 in special aid to its students affected by the Movement Control Order (MCO). UMK vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Noor Azizi Ismail said, it was the university’s effort
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Singaporean’s passport cancelled for breach of stay-home notice over COVID-19
SINGAPORE: Singapore authorities have cancelled the passport of a citizen who breached a 14-day stay-home notice over COVID-19. The 53-year-old man was issued the notice on March 19 when he returned to Singapore via the Tanah Merah ferry terminal from Batam,
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Indonesia stops mammoth tabligh event over virus fears
JAKARTA: A tabligh rally that is drawing thousands of people to Indonesia has been stopped amid fears that it could help spread the new coronavirus, an official said. For days, authorities had been trying to persuade Ijtima Asia, part of
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