Top News Headlines In Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Laos & Myanmar : Oct 4, 2024

SINGAPORE

1.‘DISSAPOINTED AND SADDENED' BUT IT IS GOVT'S DUTY TO ACT WHEN NEEDED TO STAY CLEAN : PM WONG ON ISWARAN -- THE STRAITS TIMES

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While “disappointed and saddened” at the way former transport minister S. Iswaran’s political career had ended, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said it is his team’s duty to act when necessary to ensure Singapore’s system of government and politics always stay clean and free from corruption.

2.GOVERNMENT WILL DO WHAT IS RIGHT, REGARDLESS OF POLITICAL COSTS, SATS PM WONG ON ISWARAN'S CASE -- CNA

The government will do what is right, even if a political cost is exacted, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Thursday (Oct 3), the day former minister S Iswaran was handed a one-year prison sentence.

INDONESIA

1.JOKOWI SETS OFF ON FAREWELL TOUR AS PRESIDENCY ENDS -- THE JAKARTA POST

As his presidency enters its final weeks, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has gone on the last leg of a tour across the country, where he will bid farewell to the people and offer apologies for any shortcomings of his decade-long administration.

2.LION AIR FOUNDER RUSDI KIRANA RETIRES FROM BUSINESS TO FOCUS ON PARLIAMENT ROLE -- JAKARTA GLOBE

Rusdi Kirana, the founder of budget airline Lion Air, announced on Thursday that he has officially retired from his business ventures to fully dedicate himself to his new role as deputy speaker of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR).

THAILAND

1. CHADCHART UNVEILS HIS MISSION TO MAKE BANGKOK A LIVABLE AND SUSTAINABLE CITY -- THE NATION

Governor unveils policies and measures to improve people’s quality of life.

2. MIDEAST WAR WORRIES PM -- BANGKOK POST

Thailand is calling on all parties involved in the conflict in the Middle East to exercise utmost restraint and immediately cease all hostiles to protect civilians in the region.

LAOS

1. LAOS HOSTS FIRST LOGISTICS FAIR TO SHOWCASE ACHIEVEMENTS -- VIENTIANE TIMES

The country’s first Laos Logistics Fair from 11-12 October will showcase its infrastructure developments to the world. The trade fair coincides with the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit 2024. Laos has enhanced its regional and global logistics and supply chain network.

2. WORLD BANK’S FUNDS FOR UPGRADING RURAL ROADS -- LAOTIAN TIMES

The World Bank has approved RM236.32 million (US$56 million) to improve the road and transportation system in the impoverished areas in Laos that will benefit about 600,000 people. This six-year project will enhance transportation infrastructure in central and southern Laos.

MYANMAR 

1. CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT POPA LANGUR MONKEYS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The “Don’t catch, don’t sell” campaign launched to protect Popa Langur monkeys in the Mount Popa region. The species are only found in Myanmar with 300 left in the world. Poachers trap the monkeys to sell as pets because of their beautiful appearance or they are killed for food. 

2. MYANMAR EXPORTS WHITE SHRIMPS TO CHINA, JAPAN -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Myanmar white shrimps produced by commercial farms in the Taninthayi Region are being exported to China and Japan due to their fine quality. Over 200 breeding ponds produce the white shrimp once every four months and sold to both countries where demand is high.

-- BERNAMA