Top News Headlines In Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia & Laos : Oct 23, 2024

SINGAPORE

1.BUKIT PANJANG LRT SERVICE RESUMES AFTER URGENT REPAIRS OVERNIGHT -- THE STRAITS TIMES

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The service between Bukit Panjang and Choa Chu Kang LRT stations resumed on the morning of Oct 23 after overnight repairs.

2.WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE – WHY SOUTHEAST ASIA'S OVERBUILT CAPITALS NEED NEW WAYS TO SURVIVE -- CNA

Standing at the shoreline of the Gulf of Thailand, murky waves rippling at makeshift coastal defence barriers, is to be a witness to a creeping calamity.

INDONESIA

1.PRABOWO TO TAKE ‘HANDS ON’ APPROACH TO FOREIGN AFFAIRS -- THE JAKARTA POST

Indonesia’s diplomatic corps is entering a new era of being led by a political figure appointed by President Prabowo Subianto, which analysts say indicates a more hands-on approach to the country’s foreign policy that may create a cultural shift within the Foreign Ministry and in its dealings with the world.

2.JOKOWI KEEPS WHATSAPP GROUP WITH FORMER MINISTERS -- JAKARTA GLOBE

Former President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo did not leave the WhatsApp group with his former cabinet after retiring, a former aide said on Tuesday. The chat group, originally created for coordination between the president and his cabinet members, is being maintained to preserve their friendships.

CAMBODIA

1.US INJECTS RM73 MILLION TO TACKLE TB IN CAMBODIA -- FRESH NEWS

The US announced a five-year programme to assist Cambodia's fight against tuberculosis (TB). Funds will be channelled via USAID's Community Mobilization Initiatives to End Tuberculosis 2 (COMMIT 2) project. Improving health in Cambodia is part of the US Indo-Pacific strategy. 

2.SIEM REAP HOSTS ”CAMBODIA-CHINA GASTRONOMY WEEK” -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE 

The "Cambodia-China Gastronomy Week” will be held in Siem Reap province from 26 to 27 October this year. The "Cambodia- China People-to-People Exchange Year 2024" and "Visit Siem Reap 2024" campaigns are to woo more Chinese tourists and investors.

LAOS 

1.LAOS-MYANMAR SIGN MIGRANT WORKERS AGREEMENT -- VIENTIANE TIMES 

Both governments agreed to create a conducive work environment for Myanmar workers in Laos and tackle illegal workers in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone. The agreement outlines registration, verification and recognition of workers to protect their legal rights and welfare. 

2.RUSSIA DONATES FOOD ITEMS TO LAOS SCHOOLS -- VIENTIANE TIMES

Russia donated 47 metric tonnes of cooking oil as part of its RM8.6 million support for the school meals project in Laos. Primary school children in 12 districts of Luang Namtha and Phongsaly provinces affected by recent floods will benefit from this project. 

-- BERNAMA