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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 PM Mahathir may make changes to Cabinet ministers’ portfolios

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There may be changes to the portfolios of ministers, said Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on 22 Aug 19. No new faces will be appointed, he stressed, adding that he has yet to make a

Indonesia picks East Kalimantan province for new capital

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Indonesia will build a new capital in the province of East Kalimantan on Borneo island, local media cited land planning minister Sofyan Djalil as said on 22 Aug 19 President Joko Widodo during the week

Philippines: Pagcor confirms moratorium on new POGO applications

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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. will temporarily stop accepting applications for Chinese-manned Philippine offshore gaming operation licenses amid concerns raised over the POGO industry, the PAGCOR chief said. In a press briefing at the

Thailand: NESDC lowers forecast

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Thailand’s slow economic growth in the 2Q19 has prompted the state planning unit to lower its forecast for 2019 growth to 2.7-3.2% from 3.3%-3.8% made in May 19. It also sharply cut its estimate for

Malaysia needs a Saddam to keep the peace, says Perlis mufti

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MALAYSIA needs a “strong, dominant” leader to keep the peace, said the Perlis mufti, citing former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein as someone able to prevent a country from being divided. Free Malaysia Today reported that