Category: General

Jakarta: The recent protests in Indonesia, an island nation in Southeast Asia, reflect more than a spontaneous outburst, representing deep-seated grievances over governance and economic inequality, analysts say. A controversial proposal to increase the housing allowance for parliamentarians was the final straw for the people of the country, home to the world’s largest Muslim population.

According to TRTworld.com, Indonesian lawmakers currently earn around 100 million rupiah (£4,499; $6,150) per month, which is over 30 times the average national income, according to local media reports. Authorities detained more than 1,240 demonstrators after five days of protests.

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Rare Marine Animal Spotted Feeding at Kep Archipelago

Kampot: Dugongs, one of the world’s rare and vulnerable marine animals, have been recorded once again in the Kep Archipelago.   According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, in a news release issued by the Marine Conservation of Cambodia (MCC) on Sept.

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IMF Predicts 4.8 Percent Growth for Cambodia in 2025

Phnom penh: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Wednesday that Cambodia’s economy is forecast to grow by 4.8 percent in 2025, from 6 percent in 2024, as the economy faces significant external headwinds from trade policy uncertainty and regional

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