Protests in Indonesia over haze; Malaysia’s 1MDB scandal lingers on: 7 Asia highlights
We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Indonesia’s haze crisis becomes rallying point for student anger at Prabowo The protests, taking place in several spots around the capital, have been organised by student…
1. Indonesia's haze crisis has sparked protests against Prabowo, with students from the University of Indonesia and other universities leading the demonstrations. 2. Malaysia is still grappling with the aftermath of the 1MDB scandal, with Finance Minister Supong Pradilan stating that the country will continue to lose substantial sums of money despite further asset recoveries.
3. Indonesia's Communications Minister has called for calm after a former Singaporean NMP suggested that Singapore could interfere with Indonesia's internet access, emphasizing that such an action would disrupt connectivity for both nations. 4. In parts of Southeast Asia, excessive housing stock has resulted in a surplus of unsold homes, while young buyers struggle to find affordable properties.
5. Meghan Markle's father has been described as a "disgusting monster" by her estranged half-brother after he handed over evidence of alleged child abuse to Philippine police. 6. Recent seizures of contaminated meat in Thailand and Vietnam have raised concerns over potential outbreaks of animal-borne diseases and contaminated food reaching consumers.
7. India's new light tank, designed for high-altitude combat along the China border, is tailored to navigate challenging mountainous terrain, narrow roads, and small bridges.
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