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Barnama
3 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 29, 2025
The bordering areas of Cambodia and Thailand have remained quiet since midnight on Monday, following fruitful ceasefire talks held in Malaysia yesterday. There has been no gunfire between the two forces so far. Former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen thanked United States President Donald Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for the successful mediation talks in Putrajaya. He said their efforts saved thousands of lives in Cambodia and Thailand. INDONESIA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO NUSANTARA PROJECT AMID MORATORIUM CALLS -- THE JAKARTA POST State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi has dismissed growing concerns over President Prabowo Subianto's commitment to the Nusantara capital city project, asserting that the President has no plans for a moratorium and remains fully committed to completing the relocation within three years. TO LET INDONESIAN PALM OIL ENTER ITS MARKET AT 0 PCT TARIFF --JAKARTA GLOBE Chief Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto said Monday that Europe would let Indonesia sell its palm oil at 0 percent tariff as part of a last-minute trade deal negotiation. LAOS UNESCO'S TRANSBOUNDARY HERITAGE SITE -- VIENTIANE TIMES Authorities plan to celebrate the inscription of Hin Nam No National Park as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. UNESCO approved the inclusion of Hin Nam No National Park alongside Vietnam's Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park on July 13. JOINT BORDER DEMARCATION EFFORTS -- VIENTIANE TIMES Lao and Cambodia have identified 75 boundary points and installed 134 new permanent markers over the last year. The progress was announced at the 8th Meeting of the Laos-Cambodia and Cambodia-Laos Joint Boundary Commissions in Phnom Penh. MYANMAR BUILDINGS TO BE EARTHQUAKE-RESISTANT -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR The government directed that high-quality construction materials and advanced technology should be included in the construction of skyscrapers or high-rise buildings, as in Japan or China. This is to ensure the safety of lives and properties during earthquakes. ELECTRIFICATION FOR 30,000 HOMES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR The government's rural electrification programme aims to cover over 30,000 households in remote areas where the national grid is difficult to reach. A small-scale solar system for a single house and a mini-grid will be deployed. SINGAPORE DEAD, OVER 80,000 EVACUATED, FOLLOWING HEAVY RAIN IN BEIJING, XINHUA REPORTS -- THE STRAITS TIMES Thirty people have been killed in Beijing and over 80,000 people have been evacuated as at midnight on July 28 as rain hit the Chinese capital, the official Xinhua news agency reported on July 29. SINGAPORE GROWS IN POPULARITY WITH CHINESE STUDENTS, UNIVERSITIES ROLL OUT MANDARIN-TAUGHT PROGRAMMES -- CNA After nearly a decade in the workforce, Ms Jin Qi decided in 2020 that it was time to pursue a master's degree to advance her career. THAILAND 1. SAI RIVER OVERFLOWS IN MAE SAI AFTER HEAVY DOWNPOURS TRIGGER FLASH FLOODING -- THE NATION Sai River overflowed early Monday in Chiang Rai's Mae Sai district after 118.8mm of rain, prompting evacuations and flash flooding in several villages. 2. THAILAND AND CAMBODIA TRUCE AGREEMENT COMES INTO EFFECT -- BANGKOK POST SURIN - A truce agreement between Thailand and Cambodia came into effect in the early hours of Tuesday, testing whether it will halt five days of open combat that have engulfed their jungle-clad frontier. VIETNAM MARKS 30TH ANNIVERSARY IN ASEAN -- VIETNAM NEWS Vietnam says ASEAN is a vital gateway to the country's regional integration and national development, and both share the same aspirations to promote peace. Vietnam commemorated the 30th anniversary of its accession to the bloc on July 28. TO WORK WITH ICJ TO PROTECT ENVIRONMENT -- VIETNAMPLUS Vietnam will continue to work closely with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to protect the environment from the negative impacts of greenhouse gas emissions. It has actively contributed throughout the entire process of seeking the ICJ's advisory opinion. -- BERNAMA BERNAMA provides up-to-date authentic and comprehensive news and information which are disseminated via BERNAMA Wires; BERNAMA TV on Astro 502, unifi TV 631 and MYTV 121 channels and BERNAMA Radio on FM93.9 (Klang Valley), FM107.5 (Johor Bahru), FM107.9 (Kota Kinabalu) and FM100.9 (Kuching) frequencies. Follow us on social media : Facebook : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatv, @bernamaradio Twitter : @ @BernamaTV, @bernamaradio Instagram : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatvofficial, @bernamaradioofficial TikTok : @bernamaofficial
The Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Indonesian scratch pair stuns Aaron-Wooi Yik in China Open final
INDONESIAN scratch pair Fajar Alfian-Muhammad Shohibul Fikri pulled off a stunning victory against Malaysia's Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik in the 2025 China Open men's doubles final. The newly formed duo, paired just last week, dominated the match with a 21-15, 21-14 win in just 35 minutes at the Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium. The world number two Malaysian pair struggled to counter the Indonesians' precision and control, particularly in windy conditions on Court One. Wooi Yik admitted their rivals outperformed them in shot placement and front-court exchanges. 'They controlled the shuttle very well, especially in the first three shots, which was crucial. Their style is similar to ours, but they executed better today,' he said in a BWF recording. Aaron echoed his partner's sentiments, acknowledging the Indonesians' exceptional form. 'Their shot quality was outstanding. As a scratch pair, we needed more time to adapt to their gameplay. Their run this week was god-like—they even beat the world number one,' he said. Despite the loss, Aaron-Wooi Yik remain focused on their next challenge—the 2025 BWF World Championships in Paris. Wooi Yik emphasized staying composed under pressure. 'We believe in our gameplay and training. There's still a month to prepare, and we'll take it match by match,' he said. The Malaysians have won three titles this season but fell short of adding the China Open to their tally. Meanwhile, the Indonesian pair's rapid rise signals a new threat in men's doubles badminton. – Bernama
The Journal
13-07-2025
- The Journal
Indonesia foils attempt to smuggle 1,200 endangered birds
INDONESIAN AUTHORITIES HAVE foiled a smuggling attempt of more than 1,200 endangered Javan white-eye birds after discovering them stuffed into cages, they said today. The popular cage-bird is listed as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and a protected species by the Indonesian environment and forestry ministry. Officials found the huge cache of birds in eight cages on Friday, including 140 that died, at a port on Flores island in eastern Indonesia, Joko Waluyo, an official at a provincial conservation agency, told reporters today. The birds were due to be taken by ferry to Surabaya, a city in the east of Indonesia's main island Java. Advertisement 'The alleged perpetrator, who has not yet been found, brought Javan white-eye birds in 8 bird cages. The number of birds that were attempted to be transported was 1,260, 140 of which were found dead,' said Joko. The surviving white-eye birds were released back into the wild. 'The release aims to save all secured (birds), increase the population in nature, and raise public awareness,' he said. Under Indonesian law, poaching or trading of protected species is punishable up to 15 years in prison. Indonesia's illegal trade in wildlife along with habitat loss has driven numerous endangered species, from the Sumatran elephant to the orangutan, to the brink of extinction.
Malaysian Reserve
21-06-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Prabowo hails BRICS entry, reaffirms Indonesia's non-aligned stance
INDONESIAN President Prabowo Subianto on Friday reaffirmed his country's non-aligned foreign policy and praised its swift entry into the BRICS bloc, while setting out an ambitious economic strategy aimed at food security and inclusive growth. Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), he thanked Russia, China, South Africa and Brazil for supporting Indonesia's admission into BRICS and the New Development Bank. 'We were among the fastest to be accepted into BRICS,' he said at the forum, which was officiated by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Indonesia officially joined BRICS on Jan 6, 2025, a group made up of five major developing countries namely Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Prabowo voiced strong support for a shift towards a multipolar global order, saying 'the era of unipolar dominance has passed', and praised Russia and China for 'consistently defending the oppressed and fighting for justice'. He also dismissed speculation over his absence from the G7 summit in Canada, saying he had already committed to the Russian forum. 'It's not a political message. Indonesia remains non-aligned,' he said, in remarks broadcast online by the Presidential Secretariat. Prabowo also expressed concern over rising global tensions, particularly in the Middle East, and called for peaceful resolutions. Turning to domestic policy, he said Indonesia is on course for strong economic growth and food self-sufficiency, citing a 'middle way' approach that blends market-led innovation with government intervention. He criticised decades of neoliberal policies, saying they failed to deliver equitable development, and he now aims at achieving 'the greatest good for the greatest many.' 'In the past 30 years, Indonesian elites followed the free-market ideology, but we failed to create a level playing field. Wealth remained concentrated in the hands of less than one per cent,' Prabowo said. Since taking office in October 2024, he said rice and corn production has grown by 50 per cent, rice stocks reached a record 4.4 million tonnes, and the economy should grow almost seven per cent by the end of the year. Key reforms include deregulation, anti-corruption measures, and the creation of Danantara, a new sovereign wealth fund to attract investment and safeguard national assets. Prabowo welcomed deeper Russian investment ties and noted the role of his brother, businessman and philanthropist Hashim Djojohadikusumo, who now serves as a special envoy for housing and investment. The forum appearance came a day after he and Putin witnessed the signing of new cooperation agreements in education, transport, digital development, and investment, marking 75 years of diplomatic ties. At a joint press conference, the two leaders said the agreements reflect a shared commitment to deepening cooperation across sectors and a common perspective on global affairs. 'We respect the sovereignty of all nations, seek peaceful solutions to all problems, and always prefer collaboration over conflict,' Prabowo said. Putin noted that both countries hold 'very similar or almost identical' views on global issues, adding: 'We defend sovereignty, support peaceful development in the Asia-Pacific, and coordinate closely at the United Nations and other forums.' — BERNAMA
The Star
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
A 20-year journey on show
Compiled by FARIK ZOLKEPLI, C. ARUNO and R. ARAVINTHAN INDONESIAN singer Datuk Seri Rossa's ( pic ) concert here recently not only showcased her career of more than 20 years but also highlighted her work with musicians, backup singers, dancers and guest singers from Malaysia and Indonesia, Harian Metro reported. The concert held at the Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil, attracted about 8,000 fans who enjoyed Rossa's robust performance consisting of almost 30 songs including duets with guest singers throughout the three-hour show. Rossa sang various hit songs, including Pudar, Hati Yang Kau Sakiti, Atas Nama Cinta, Ayat-Ayat Cinta and Hey Ladies. However, her tribute segment for national songstress Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza piqued the interest of the audience on that night. Rossa sang four of Siti's popular songs during the 10-minute segment – Gelora Asmara, Percayalah, Biarlah Rahsia and Bukan Cinta Biasa. The audience went into a frenzy when Siti appeared on stage with her husband Datuk Seri Khalid Mohamad Jiwa, and effortlessly sang her song Percayalah with Rossa. > Despite claiming they were merely colleagues, actor Fattah Amin and singer Amira Othman continue to garner the attention of netizens, Berita Harian reported. On an Instagram story with the Sampai Akhir song in the background, Amira shared a photo of receiving two bouquets of flowers from Fattah, whom she prefers to call 'Balong'. 'Thank you, Balong. The flowers are lovely. Different flowers for different days,' she said. Adding to speculation about their relationship, Fattah posted on Instagram 'What colour of flowers should I buy today?' which drew various reactions from netizens. The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.
