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These are sample stories on Asia which we track on a daily basis. The sources and links to the stories, which are available online, are acknowledged and listed. Where any of these stories require paid subscription to access, we've listed only the portion which the site allows.



Malaysia: Sarawak MP admits backing Perikatan to get more allocation

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Sarawak MP Tambat Jugah Muyang on 5 Aug 20 admitted in the Dewan Rakyat that he switched allegiance to Perikatan Nasional to get more allocation for his constituency. Tambat, who quit PKR in Jun 20,

Indonesia: Power usage expected to fall by 6 percent as business slumps

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Indonesia’s electricity consumption this year is expected to fall by 6.25% y/y because of the ongoing global health crisis, which has dampened commerce in the country, the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry has said. The

The Philippines: Remittances plunge by 19% in May 20

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Remittances plunged by 19% in May 20 as overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) face salary cuts and layoffs as COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage economies around the world. Cash remittances from OFWs coursed through banks slumped

Malaysia: Warisan to defend seats won during GE14 — Shafie

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Parti 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

Indonesia Stocks, Rupiah Fall Amid Fears Over Tougher Virus Lockdown

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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