Asia Pacific – Page 865 – Prologue Journal

U.S. Marines Killed in Air Crash in Australia

New York Times The Osprey aircraft, with 23 people on board, crashed during a joint training exercise near Darwin, in the north of Australia. Several others were seriously injured. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/27/world/asia/marines-plane-crash-australia.html

Malaysia’s Zunar on risks of making Anwar Ibrahim biopic: ‘we were prepared for the worst’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Zulkiflee Anwar Haque was almost imprisoned for satirising figures including former leader Najib Razak. Now he’s turned his gaze elsewhere, with his film about PM Anwar Ibrahim bringing its own set of challenges. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3232436/malaysias-zunar-risks-making-anwar-ibrahim-biopic-we-were-prepared-worst?utm_source=rss_feed

Australia concerned about China economy, monitoring ‘very closely’, says Treasurer Jim Chalmers

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China is the top trading partner for raw-materials exporter Australia, with annual trade of US$183 billion, but Canberra has urged exporters to become less reliant on China amid diplomatic tensions. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3232443/australia-concerned-about-china-economy-monitoring-very-closely-says-treasurer-jim-chalmers?utm_source=rss_feed

Thailand’s Marijuana Business Is Growing Despite Regulatory Risks

New York Times The country’s legal marijuana business — a rarity in Asia — is struggling with oversupply, illegal imports and regulatory ambiguity. Investors are piling in anyway. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/27/business/thailands-weed-industry-is-poised-to-grow-fast.html

Outrage in India after teacher asks students to slap Muslim boy

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Footage of the incident shows the teacher of a private school in Uttar Pradesh state instructing students to hit the seven-year-old, because he got his multiplication tables wrong. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3232440/outrage-india-after-teacher-asks-students-slap-muslim-boy?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore presidential election: opposition politician Tan Cheng Bock endorses Tan Kin Lian

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tan Cheng Bock, a critic of the ruling PAP endorsed outsider Tan Kin Lian, said it was vital for the president to be independent of the ruling establishment given the position’s role as a…

Malaysia maintaining ties with ‘reliable ally’ China crucial says Johor ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ismail

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim Ismail said Johor has had a long-standing good relationship with China since the time of his ancestors. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3232445/malaysia-maintaining-ties-reliable-ally-china-crucial-says-johor-ruler-sultan-ibrahim-ismail?utm_source=rss_feed

France offers ‘third way’ as Sri Lanka balances China, India ties. But is it ‘late to the party’?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. France is looking to bolster its ties with Sri Lanka and believes it can be ‘a balancing power’ in the Indo-Pacific, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3232364/france-offers-third-way-sri-lanka-balances-china-india-ties-it-late-party?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore arrests 2 teens, 11 others over links to Android banking-related malware scams

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Cases of malware being used to compromise Android mobile devices have been on the rise since January, said the police. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3232438/singapore-arrests-2-teens-11-others-over-links-android-banking-related-malware-scams?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore’s reserves in spotlight as PM Lee Hsien Loong makes rare comments about ‘nest egg’ ahead of presidential poll

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The government’s decision to be more transparent about the reserves could indicate it hopes voters pick the person best suited to act as the reserves’ steward, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3232370/singapores-reserves-spotlight-pm-lee-hsien-loong-makes-rare-comments-about-nest-egg-ahead?utm_source=rss_feed