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Malaysia: Warisan to defend seats won during GE14 — Shafie
- August 4, 2020
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No CommentsParti Warisan Sabah (Warisan) will defend the seats it won in Sabah during the 14th General Election (GE14), in the upcoming state election, says party president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal. However, Mohd Shafie said
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Indonesia Stocks, Rupiah Fall Amid Fears Over Tougher Virus Lockdown
- August 3, 2020
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The plunge in Indonesian and Philippine stocks on 3 Aug 20 shows how quickly investor sentiment can turn when there’s a delay in economic reopening or stay-at-home orders are reinstated. Indonesia’s equity benchmark tanked as
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Indonesia: Lawmakers may drop labour cluster from Indonesia’s jobs bill to meet Aug 20 deadline
- August 3, 2020
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The House of Representatives may not conclude the deliberation of the omnibus bill on job creation in Aug 20 as it is still working through problems, including labour disputes and editorial issues. The House Legislation
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The Philippines: Duterte puts Metro Manila, nearby provinces under MECQ
- August 2, 2020
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President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the imposition of Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine in Metro Manila, Laguna, Cavite, Rizal and Bulacan as recommended by members of the Cabinet. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque made the announcement in
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Thailand: FPO mulls cutting tax revenue target
- August 1, 2020
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- Category: Daily News
The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) is mulling a revision of 2020’s tax revenue target of THB2.87tr because of the coronavirus crisis. The FPO is considering a reduction of the revenue collection targets of the Excise,