TOP NEWS HEADLINES IN SINGAPORE, THAILAND, INDONESIA, CAMBODIA, VIETNAM, MYANMAR: SEPT 22, 2024

SINGAPORE

1.NO JOB, NO EDUCATION AND NO COUNTRY: STATELESS YOUNG MAN SEEKS A BETTER FUTURE -- THE STRAITS TIMES

His days are spent at the void decks and parks in Clementi where he lives, but when his friends leave for work, Mr Ricqo Rafiezuwan often finds himself alone.

2.'DON'T KNOW WHERE TO TURN': SINGAPORE DRIVERS FACE UNCERTAINTY, MULL ALTERNATIVES AS on’t MALAYSIA VEP DEADLINE LOOMS -- CNA

For 41-year-old Kevin Lee, driving across the Causeway two to three times a week is crucial for him to do his job. 

THAILAND 

1. WAGE COMMITTEE MEETING RESCHEDULED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM -- The Nation

Main agenda at Sept 24 meeting will be approving THB400 minimum daily wage

2. SUSPECTED DRUNK DRIVERS TO UNDERGO NEW TESTS -- Bangkok Post

Police may now take urine or blood samples to test the blood alcohol levels of drivers who refuse to

blow into breathalyser devices, under a new regulation.

INDONESIA

1.BALI AND PANTAI INDAH KAPUK WILL HAVE ITS OWN ART, SAYS MINISTER -- JAKARTA GLOBE

Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi announced that the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART), an electric-powered, driverless transportation system, will be operational in Bali and Pantai Indah Kapuk in North Jakarta and the Tangerang area. Currently, ART is undergoing trial runs in Indonesia's new capital, Nusantara.

2.AMERICAN IDOL FOUNDER SETS THE STAGE TO TRANSFORM INDONESIA INTO SOUTHEAST ASIA’S PREMIER GLOBAL POP IDOL HUB -- SEA TODAY

Telkomsel and BNI, in collaboration with Simon Fuller, creator of the global television show American Idol, launched the Academy of Pop (AOP) talent search program in Indonesia on September 20 to promote the local creative industry on a global scale.

CAMBODIA

1. MEKONG RIVER BRACES FOR FLOOD RISKS - - KIRIPOST

The Mekong River Commission has warned of choppy weather with heavy rainfalls in the Mekong Basin areas in the coming days. Lowland and coastal areas will likely face the wrath of typhoons from September 21 to 23.

2. HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES FOR PCHUM BEN FESTIVAL - - KIRIPOST

Authorities have issued warnings on food safety, excessive drinking, alcohol poisoning and road accidents during the Pchum Ben festival (ancestors’ day). The culmination of the 15-day Cambodian religious festival will be celebrated nationwide from 1-3 October.

VIETNAM

1. HO CHI MINH CITY PROMOTES GREEN AGENDA - - VIETNAM PLUS

Ho Chi Minh City is pushing the "Green Growth Strategy” towards sustainable development in the city by 2030,” to transform the economic, industrial and financial center of Vietnam to be more environment friendly. It is creating conditions for businesses to promote green growth products and services.  

2. PARADE TO MARK ARMY’S 80TH ANNIVERSARY CANCELLED - - VIETNAM NEWS

The Ministry of National Defence cancelled the Vietnam People's Army parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People's Army on December 22 following Typhoon Yagi. The northern region was devastated with severe damages to infrastructure,  livelihoods and suffered loss of lives.

MYANMAR

1. COMMITTEE REGISTERS 1,900 SEED VARIETIES - - THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The National Seed Committee registered 1,925 seed varieties after inspecting new crop seeds, including agricultural crops, horticultural, industrial crops, and new-generation seeds. Seed experts, private businesspersons and farm owners approved the seed selections.

2. MYANMAR TO SHOWCASE PRODUCTS AT CHINA-ASEAN EXPO - - THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Myanmar will participate in the 21st China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, from 24 to 28 September. The local business community will set up 84 booths to showcase their products from rice, Arabica coffee, aquatic items, fruits, tea, spices, handicrafts to gemstones.

-- BERNAMA