INDONESIA
1.CLASHES ERUPT AS STUDENTS PROTEST MILITARY LAW IN MULTIPLE CITIES -- JAKARTA GLOBE
Protests against Indonesia’s newly revised military law erupted into violent clashes between students and security forces in several cities on Monday, leaving multiple people injured and dozens detained. The demonstrations, which took place in Sukabumi, Surabaya, Palangka Raya, Lumajang, and Malang, saw students opposing the expanded role of active-duty military officers in civilian positions.
2.DANANTARA SEEKS CREDIBILITY WITH STAR-STUDDED BOARD -- THE JAKARTA POST
Danantara Indonesia, the country’s newly established sovereign wealth fund (SWF), has unveiled a leadership lineup featuring hedge fund titan Ray Dalio, economist Jeffrey Sachs and former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. The board also includes current or former executives from the World Bank, state-owned Bank Mandiri and the Indonesia Investment Authority (INA), the nation’s other SWF.
LAOS
1.COMBATING GRAFT AT PROVINCIAL LEVEL -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Authorities in Attapeu province in southern Laos have launched an operation to nab corrupt officials after discovering RM11 million (US$2.5 million) in losses. According to the ongoing probe, 21 provincial officials and business owners involved in corruption related to a road upgrading project were detained.
2.EUROPEAN EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR MARGINALISED KIDS ENDS -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The European Union-funded Sowing the Seeds of Inclusive Education project ends its campaign to enhance educational opportunities for children with developmental disabilities in Laos. The organisation has successfully implemented its projects in 20 villages in Huaphan and Champassak provinces for several decades.
MYANMAR
1.ROLLING OUT GROWTH-CENTRIC NATIONAL BUDGET -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar’s leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing announced that the defence, education, health and home affairs sectors will receive more allocations under the 2025-2026 budget. More state funds will be channelled to develop roads, bridges and electricity supply to spur economic growth.
2.PEACE FORUM DELEGATES DEBATE TO END CONFLICTS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The three-day Peace Talk 2025 themed “From Peace Talks to the New Peaceful Nation” began in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. Prominent figures, scholars and experts are debating to end internal conflicts and improve political and economic conditions in the country.
SINGAPORE
1.LAW SOCIETY CALLS ON ITS VICE-PRESIDENT TO RESIGN OVER COMMENTS HE MADE ABOUT RAPE SURVIVOR -- THE STRAITS TIMES
The president of the Law Society of Singapore has called on its vice-president, Mr Chia Boon Teck, to resign, saying he had made unacceptable comments about a rape survivor.
2.LAW SOCIETY PRESIDENT ASKS VICE-PRESIDENT TO RESIGN AFTER COMMENTS ON RAPE CASE DRAW CONDEMNATION -- CNA
Lawyer Chia Boon Teck has been asked by the president of the Law Society of Singapore to resign as its vice-president and as a council member after his comments on a recent rape case sparked condemnation.
THAILAND
1. CENSURE DEBATE: PM ACCUSED OF PRIORITISING FAMILY, ALLIES OVER NATION -- THE NATION
People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut launched the no-confidence debate in Parliament on Monday by stating that the opposition could not trust a government based on political deal-making, saying it had failed to strengthen democracy or stimulate the economy.
2. ACT REJIG TO BENEFIT SMALL BOOZE PRODUCERS -- BANGKOK POST
The easing of restrictions on alcohol advertising would create greater opportunities for small alcohol producers, according to the Thai Alcohol Beverage Business Association (Tabba).
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