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FIVE opposition MPs have expressed disappointment with Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim for holding discussions with Umno. In a joint statement, Ramkarpal Singh (Bukit Gelugor), Darell Leiking (Penampang), Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman (Muar), Hannah Yeoh (Segambut)
A wider lockdown in the Philippines cannot be ruled out if its surge in COVID-19 infections continues, its health minister said on 17 Mar 21, as authorities announced strict curbs on international arrivals to arrest
The government plans to achieve economic growth of 4% in 2021, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said. However, he said the outcome depended on several factors, including local investments, the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) development project,
OPPOSITION AND treasury benches engaged in a war of words on the sedition law during Question Hour in the Lok Sabha on 16 Mar 21, with both sides strongly putting their points across. The opposition
The cabinet on 16 Mar 21 approved a fiscal 2022 budget of THB3.10tr, with a deficit of THB700bn, which is THB91bn or 15% higher than fiscal 2021. Sommai Lakananuruk, deputy secretary-general of the Budget Bureau,