INDONESIA
1. NASDEM SUSPENDS LAWMAKERS AHMAD SAHRONI AND NAFA URBACH OVER PUBLIC BACKLASH -- JAKARTA GLOBE
Indonesia’s Nasdem Party suspended lawmakers Ahmad Sahroni and Nafa Urbach from its parliamentary faction after remarks deemed offensive to the public triggered nationwide protests, party chairman Surya Paloh announced on Sunday.
2. PRABOWO CALLS FOR SEVERE RESPONSE TO PROTESTS -- THE JAKARTA POST
While President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday announced big concessions to roll back some legislative perks that incensed public opinion, he also instructed authorities to crack down on “treasonous” and “terrorist” elements in an attempt to diffuse the nation’s worst bout of rioting in years.
LAOS
1. TILERS CONTEST TO ENHANCE INDUSTRY SKILLS -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Southeast Asia’s first tiling contest, Crocodile Tiler X, will be held in Laos from September 6, where skilled tilers in the region can display their talents. The event will be held at the Lao-ITECC Exhibition Hall in Vientiane.
2. ASSISTIVE AIDS FOR DISABLED CHILDREN -- VIENTIANE TIMES
South Korean semiconductor manufacturer Seoil E&M Co Ltd donated multiple equipment for disabled children to improve their mobility. The devices include standing frames, posterior walkers, corner chairs and walking frames.
MYANMAR
1. INDIA SUPPORTS MYANMAR’S REGIONAL ROLE -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed Myanmar’s entry into the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and pledged to cooperate in border security and trade. India will send electoral observers to Myanmar’s elections in December.
2. YOUTH DISCUSS ECONOMIC, SOCIAL INCLUSION -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Current domestic and regional topics were discussed at “Future Front Myanmar: Youth Strategy Forum 2025”. Myanmar’s economic condition, regional connectivity, trade opportunities for youth, innovation and skills, and youth inclusion in economic development were highlighted.
PHILIPPINES
1. FORTY CYBERCRIME SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN WEEK-LONG OPERATIONS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) arrested 40 individuals for various violations of the cybercrime law from Aug 22 to 28.
2. TWO WEATHER SYSTEMS TO DAMPEN MOST OF PH - PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
A low-pressure area (LPA) and the southwest monsoon, or “habagat,” will bring rain to most areas, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Monday.
THAILAND
1. THREE INJURED AS CONSTRUCTION CRANE COLLAPSES ON RAMA II ROAD -- THE NATION
A construction crane collapsed onto passing vehicles while workers were lifting a steel beam to install on an elevated expressway pillar on Rama II Road in the early hours of Sunday, injuring three people.
2. SCAM CENTRE 'WAR ROOM' PICKS UP PACE -- BANGKOK POST
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has launched a full-time joint operation with Japan and India, the first of its kind, as part of the efforts to dismantle Cambodia-based call centre syndicates.
VIETNAM
1. NATIONAL DAY CASH GIFTS FOR CITIZENS -- VIETNAMPLUS
The State Treasury has distributed about RM920 million (US$218.7 million) to nearly 2,000 communes in conjunction with the National Day celebration. Every citizen was given cash gifts to mark the occasion.
2. SPEEDING UP LONG THANH AIRPORT PROJECT -- VIETNAM NEWS
About 14,000 engineers and construction workers will work around the clock through Vietnam’s National Day holiday this week to complete the delayed Long Thanh International Airport. The first phase is slated to be completed by December 19 this year.
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