Southeast Asia – Malaysia sultan revives plan for new bridge to Singapore (Manila Bulletin)
Malaysia sultan revives plan for new bridge to Singapore (Manila Bulletin)
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (AFP) A Malaysian sultan has revived calls for a new bridge to be built between Malaysia and Singapore, a report said, after the plan was scrapped in 2006 due to rows between the neighbours. Malaysia ditched plans to replace an ageing causeway linking the countries, saying Singapore’s demands for airspace access and sand for reclamation projects in return for its …
Thailand joins fund repairing in Laos (The Nation – Thailand’s English news)
The Cabinet today approved the Finance Ministry’s financial assistance worth Bt655 million to the Lao government.
Vietnam bank to open branch in Myanmar (EARTHtimes.org)
Hanoi – The Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam has received state approval to open a branch in Myanmar, local media reported Wednesday. The Voice of Vietnam’s website reported the bank had been given the go-ahead to open a branch in Yango…
Cambodia to preserve Khmer Rouge sites for tourism (AP via Yahoo! News)
Cambodia will preserve 14 sites at the last bastion of the murderous Khmer Rouge, including the home of their leader Pol Pot, as tourist attractions, an official said Wednesday.
Law bars Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi from elections (AP via Yahoo! News)
Myanmar’s military regime took yet another step to expunge Aung San Suu Kyi from the political scene Wednesday by effectively barring her from the first elections in 20 years and pressuring her opposition party to expel her from its ranks.
Myanmar bars Suu Kyi’s election participation (CNN)
Myanmar’s ruling junta announced Wednesday a new election law that disqualifies pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from participating in upcoming national elections.
US says Myanmar election law ‘disappointing, regrettable’ (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Myanmar election laws that bar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi from standing in polls this year are “disappointing and regrettable”, US envoy Kurt Campbell said Wednesday.
Indonesia says killed leading militant Dulmatin (The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News)
Indonesian police said Wednesday that they had killed Dulmatin, one of Southeast Asia s most-wanted militants, during a raid outside Jakarta. Mr. Dulmatin’s recent activities sheds light on how Indonesia’s militant Islamists are splintering and adapting, experts say.
Law bars Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi from election (USA Today)
A new election law issued by Myanmar’s ruling military has barred pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from joining a political party and thus running in upcoming elections, state-run newspapers said Wednesday.
03/10/2010 10:03 INDONESIA Indonesian Islamic organization issues a fatwa against smoking (AsiaNews.it)
by Mathias Hariyadi Muhammadiyah, the second largest Muslim organization in the country for followers, declares that smoking is “haram” morally wrong. It leads to unhealthy lifestyles, weakens and pushes frustrated people to suicide. Tobacco industry, a major economic resource at risk.
Thailand, Malaysia on top in Laser racing (Bangkok Post – Thailand’s English news)
PATTAYA : When the third day opened yesterday, it was as though the ongoing Asia Pacific Lasers and Laser Masters Championships being held off the Royal Varuna Yacht Club in South Pattaya had moved to another country.
Govt. concerned over new Myanmar election laws (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Britain expressed “regret” Wednesday that Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi faces exclusion from her own party and is barred from standing in polls this year under new election laws.
Indonesian President admits Bali bomber killed in Jakarta raid (Sify News)
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has confirmed that Jemaah Islamiah leader Dulmatin, the key accused in 2002 Bali bombings, has been killed in a raid in Jakarta.
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