INDONESIA
1.PUAN MAHARANI REELECTED AS HOUSE SPEAKER -- THE JAKARTA POST
Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) politician Puan Maharani, the first woman to lead the House of Representatives, reclaimed the legislative body's top seat on Tuesday, continuing her reign in a legislature dominated by parties aligned with president-elect Prabowo Subianto. The PDI-P, the largest party by representation in the House, had nominated Puan as the only candidate speaker.
2.BALI’S SACRED MOUNT AGUNG CLOSED FOR TOURIST HIKES FOR 2 MONTHS -- THE BALI SUN
Bali’s highest peak, the sacred Mount Agung, will be closed to the public for the next two months. Tourists, visitors, and even most local residents will be banned from stepping foot on the mountain as the community conducts a series of ceremonies that are only conducted every ten years.
THAILAND
1. OFFICIALS CONFIRM 23 KILLED IN THE TRAGIC SCHOOL BUS FIRE -- THE NATION
Forensics rush to identify remains found, aiming to complete in three days.
2. CASH TRANSFERS REACH 14M THAIS -- BANGKOK POST
The Finance Ministry has deemed the first round of the cash handout scheme as successful at stimulating the economy, as more than 14 million people received transfers.
CAMBODIA
1. HUN MANET CONGRATULATES JAPAN’S NEW PM -- FRESH NEWS
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet congratulated Japan's new Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and vowed to continue the strong bilateral relations. He said Cambodia will work closely with the new premier to deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership signed in 2023.
2. CAMBODIAN JOURNALIST SENT TO PRE-TRIAL DETENTION -- KIRIPOST
A local journalist was sent to pre-trial detention for posting content on social media last month that could harm social security. He was alleged to have posted images of quarry operations which authorities refuted. The 36-year-old journalist was also detained in 2022.
MYANMAR
1. MYANMAR’S NATIONWIDE POPULATION CENSUS BEGINS --THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar started a 15-day nationwide census on population and households to collect the latest data starting from 1 to 15 October. The data will be used to formulate suitable socio-economic and management policies. The last census was done in 2014.
2. EIGHT NEW INVESTMENTS WORTH US$9 MILLION APPROVED -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The government approved eight fresh investments in oil and natural gas, industrial, transport and communication, and services sectors, and raised the capital of the ongoing investment activities. The approved investments worth US$9.3 million can create 1,972 jobs.
LAOS
1. ASIAN MINISTERS STRESS ON QUALITY EDUCATION -- VIENTIANE NEWS
During the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organisation meeting in Vientiane, participants charted guidelines and recommendations for developing quality education among member countries. Regional collaboration post-COVID-19 and the need for digital transformation in education were major highlights.
2. GERMANY PLEDGES 41 MILLION EUROS AID TO LAOS -- VIENTIANE NEWS
Germany pledges to offer 41 million euros to support poverty alleviation projects and promote economic development in Laos. The aid is under the Lao-German cooperation for reducing poverty, developing vocational skills, job creation, and promoting sustainable use of natural resources.
SINGAPORE
1.S’PORE REFRESHES SMART NATION GOALS WITH PLANS TO TACKLE DIGITAL HARMS, ACCELERATE AI KNOW-HOW -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Plans are afoot to equip scientists and students with artificial intelligence (AI) know-how and offer swift remedies to victims traumatised by cyber bullying and deepfakes circulating online, as Singapore charts its next Smart Nation milestones.
2.SINGAPORE EMPLOYERS TO FACE HIGHER COSTS, OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES IN PREPARING FOR ERRATIC WEATHER -- CNA
Stronger winds, hotter days and flash floods. As Singapore begins to experience the effects of climate change, what does this mean for employers in the outdoor sector?
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