SINGAPORE
1.URA and BCA investigating possible unauthorised rooftop structures at two Haig Avenue condos -- The Straits Times
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and Building and Construction Authority (BCA) are investigating possible unauthorised rooftop structures at two condominiums in Haig Avenue.
2.Sarawak’s rapid growth, lofty plans should not be seen as desire for independence: Premier Abang Johari -- CNA
In a lounge on the highest floor of the Wisma Bapa administrative building near downtown Kuching in Malaysia’s Sarawak state, the walls are black and marble with ornate gold trims.
VIETNAM
1. VIETNAM DELAYS 2G NETWORK TERMINATION -- VIETNAMNET
Authorities have postponed the 2G network shutdown in Vietnam from September 15 to October 15, 2024, due to Typhoon Yagi. Mobile operators plan to phase out the outdated 2G technology but will continue the service to help businesses and users during the natural disaster.
2. BANKS SLASH INTEREST RATES FOR FLOOD VICTIMS -- VIETNAM NEWS
Several private and state-owned banks have reduced interest rates and offered debt relief to ease the financial burden on individual customers affected by Typhoon Yagi. Those who have purchased insurance from banks will receive compensation soon.
MYANMAR
1. LETHWEI FIGHTER AUCTIONS WORLD CHAMPION BELT -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar Lethwei fighter Tun Tun Min is auctioning his first World Champion Belt to raise funds for flood victims. The Myanmar martial arts fighter said he has received a US$17,608 (37 million kyat) offer but the bidding ends on September 20 when the highest bidder wins.
2. YANGON BRACES FOR RISING WATERS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
People residing along the Yangon River have been told to be on high alert as there is the possibility of high water levels from September 17-21. Although Yangon is not in a flood-hazard location, residents living in low-lying areas could be exposed to floods.
THAILAND
1. 32 MILLION DIGITAL WALLET REGISTRANTS WILL NOT BE ABANDONED: JULAPUN -- The Nation
Government will prioritise payments to vulnerable groups first, says deputy finance minister.
2. LONG ROAD AHEAD FOR PAETONGTARN -- Bangkok Post
Economists and political analysts see potential in the Paetongtarn Shinawatra administration's policies, but the public will have to wait and see how they turn out.
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