INDONESIA
1.RIAU’S FOREST FIRE HAZE REACHES MALAYSIA, WEATHER AGENCY CONFIRMS -- JAKARTA GLOBE
Haze from forest and land fires in Riau province has crossed the border into Malaysia, according to the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) in Pekanbaru. Bibin S, the on-duty forecaster at BMKG Sultan Syarif Kasim II Station in Pekanbaru, said on Saturday that the haze was detected moving northeast, crossing the border and reaching Teluk Kemang, Malaysia.
2.BRAZIL KEEN TO INVEST IN EAST SUMBA CATTLE FARMS: MINISTER
Brazilian investors have expressed an interest in investing in the cattle farming sector in the transmigration areas of East Sumba in East Nusa Tenggara, Transmigration Minister Muhammad Iftitah Sulaiman Suryanagara has said.
MYANMAR
1.NATION OBSERVES MARTYRS’ DAY -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The 78th Anniversary of Martyrs’ Day 2025 was commemorated yesterday at the Martyrs’ Mausoleum. Top government officials and foreign dignitaries were in attendance. Myanmar’s flag was flown at half-mast across the entire country.
2.OLDEST CINEMA TO GET MODERN TOUCH -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The government plans to upgrade the country’s oldest Wazira Cinema, built in 1923, into a modern Red Carpet Theatre. The ancient building features Beaux-Arts and French architectural designs, which were popular between the 16th and 18th centuries.
SINGAPORE
1.TAMPINES REGIONAL CENTRE SET TO GET MORE HOMES, OFFICES AND PUBLIC AMENITIES -- THE STRAITS TIMES
More homes, offices and public amenities are set to be built in the heart of Tampines, latest plans from the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) show.
2.AS MORE COUPLES ARE SAYING NO TO MORE THAN ONE CHILD, SINGAPORE WILL HAVE TO RETHINK SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR ELDERLY -- CNA
Whenever Ms Christel Goh's daughter was asked if she wanted a sibling, the six-year-old's answer would always be an unequivocal "no".
THAILAND
1.THANATHORN DENIES SECRET DEALS, SAYS PEOPLE'S PARTY PRIORITY DEMOCRACY -- THE NATION
Thanathorn rejects rumours of secret deals with red or blue factions, emphasising the People's Party's commitment to democracy and transparency in politics.
2.LANDMINES NEWLY LAID, PROBE FINDS -- BANGKOK POST
Thailand is now pursuing retaliatory measures against Cambodia after a probe showed the landmines responsible for Wednesday's mine explosion in the Chok Bok border area in Ubon Ratchathani were newly planted, army commander Gen Pana Klaewplodthuk said on Saturday.
VIETNAM
1.VIETNAM TOURIST BOAT CAPSIZES IN HA LONG BAY -- VIETNAM NEWS
Authorities have recovered 28 bodies after a tourist boat capsized in Hạ Long Bay yesterday. The ill-fated boat carrying Vietnamese passengers was hit by a storm. About 30 divers have been deployed in the rescue operations.
2.UPGRADING BORDER AREA SCHOOLS -- VIETNAM PLUS
The government plans to build primary and secondary boarding schools in 248 land border communes to bring socio-economic developments to ethnic people and bolster national security. About 100 schools will be completed in 2025.
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