Asia Pacific – Page 70 – Prologue Journal

9 Monkeys Die in a Hong Kong Zoo

New York Times The zoo partially closed after the deaths, which occurred over two days and included members of a critically endangered species. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/15/world/asia/hong-kong-zoo-monkeys-dead.html

Singapore’s Lee Hsien Yang to apply to demolish Oxley Road home to ‘honour my parents’ wishes’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lee Hsien Yang and sister Lee Wei Ling had accused their older brother, then PM Lee Hsien Loong, of attempting to keep the home for political capital. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3282450/singapores-lee-hsien-yang-apply-demolish-oxley-road-home-honour-my-parents-wishes?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s Wild Panda Census is Widely Regarded as Flawed

New York Times The panda census methodology is widely seen as flawed, and China keeps the data shrouded in secrecy. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/15/world/asia/panda-census-china-national-zoo-data.html

Most Singaporeans rate China’s clout above US, prefer it as strategic partner: survey

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Many respondents feel foreign countries would come to Singapore’s aid if it were attacked, researchers find. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3282416/most-singaporeans-rate-chinas-clout-above-us-prefer-it-strategic-partner-survey?utm_source=rss_feed

Ex-Singapore MP Raeesah Khan tells ‘lies non-stop’, Pritam Singh’s lawyer says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Khan admitted to lying repeatedly about a false anecdote involving a rape victim, raising questions about her credibility. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3282421/ex-singapore-mp-raeesah-khan-tells-lies-non-stop-pritam-singhs-lawyer-says?utm_source=rss_feed

Asia’s youngest nation defends its China ties: ‘it’s the Chinese helping us’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In an interview, East Timor’s president questions why the West wants his country to ‘do the opposite’ of the ‘whole international community’. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3282409/asias-youngest-nation-defends-its-china-ties-its-chinese-helping-us?utm_source=rss_feed

What To Know About India and Canada’s Diplomatic Rift

New York Times The diplomatic rift has suddenly grown more stark as Canada amplifies its accusations that India is directing lethal operations abroad. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/15/world/canada/canada-india-diplomats-explained.html

Floods in Malaysia cause traffic chaos in Kuala Lumpur, delay parliament sitting

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Meteorological authorities have warned of more floods that could blanket Kuala Lumpur and heavy rain in the evening. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3282401/floods-malaysia-cause-traffic-chaos-kuala-lumpur-delay-parliament-sitting?utm_source=rss_feed

North Korea blows up roads connecting to South

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The destruction follows North Korea’s accusations of South Korean drones flying over its capital, Pyongyang. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3282393/north-korea-blows-roads-connecting-south?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia’s death penalty changes clear way for murderer’s extradition

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Sirul Azhar Umar fled to Australia after the murder of Altantuya Shaariibuu, who was shot and her body blown up with explosives in 2006. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3282374/malaysias-death-penalty-changes-clear-way-murderers-extradition?utm_source=rss_feed