Asia Pacific – Page 1047 – Prologue Journal

As ‘severe’ Cyclone Mocha nears, Bangladesh, Myanmar evacuate hundreds of thousands

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Cyclone Mocha, the first cyclone in the north Indian Ocean this year, is expected to make landfall on Sunday between Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh and Kyaukpyu in Myanmar. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3220401/severe-cyclone-mocha-nears-bangladesh-myanmar-evacuate-hundreds-thousands?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore schools relax rules on uniforms as Asia battles record sweltering temperatures

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Singapore’s education ministry says schools can explore ways to help students manage the heat, such as allowing pupils to wear physical education attire. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3220372/singapore-schools-relax-rules-uniforms-asia-battles-record-sweltering-temperatures?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore’s longest-serving central bank chief Ravi Menon reappointed for 2 more years

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. He will remain as MAS managing director until May 31, 2025 or his retirement from the Singapore Public Service, whichever is earlier. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3220364/singapores-longest-serving-central-bank-chief-ravi-menon-reappointed-2-more-years?utm_source=rss_feed

Chinese Dissident Sentenced to 8 Years After He Tried to Fly to His Dying Wife

New York Times The activist Yang Maodong said he had only wanted China to “fully realize authentic freedom, democracy, human rights and rule of law.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/12/world/asia/china-dissident-guo-sentenced.html

A Crucial Question in Thailand’s Election: Can You Criticize the King?

New York Times Liberal voters have intensified their scrutiny of the Thai monarchy in recent years. Conservatives have responded with a campaign to defend the institution at all costs. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/12/world/asia/thailand-election-monarchy.html

‘Long way to go’: Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan appears in court as government vows to rearrest him

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The government has vowed to rearrest Khan should he be denied bail in his hearing today, setting the stage for more unrest. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3220348/long-way-go-pakistans-ex-pm-imran-khan-appears-court-government-vows-rearrest-him?utm_source=rss_feed

Cyclone Mocha Moves Toward Myanmar and Bangladesh, Bringing Flood Threats

New York Times If current forecasts hold, the storm could be the strongest and most dangerous since 2010 to hit the area, which is the site of many refugee camps. https://www.nytimes.com/article/cyclone-mocha-bangladesh-myanmar.html

Singapore woman loses US$37,400 life savings after falling for durian scam

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The victim was left with only US$5 in her bank account after trying to buy cheap durians from a Facebook store. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3220317/singapore-woman-loses-us37400-life-savings-after-falling-durian-scam?utm_source=rss_feed

SCMP’s highlights: 7 of this week’s most read stories

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From Singaporeans waiting 16 hours for a visa to a controversial Hong Kong cartoonist, here are a few highlights from the Post’s recent reporting. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3220241/scmps-highlights-7-weeks-most-read-stories?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia’s economy ‘no longer in crisis’ as return of tourists buoys growth

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The economy grew 5.1 per cent in the first quarter of the year on the back of strong domestic demand and a rebound in tourism. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3220296/malaysias-economy-no-longer-crisis-return-tourists-buoys-growth?utm_source=rss_feed