Euro

The Army’s Quick Cure

Research for a Covid-19 drug by Airlangga University sparked a polemic. Aside from its effectiveness, its adherence to clinical trials protocol is also questioned. The ball is now in the Indonesia Food and Drug Authority’s court.

Thorn in the Flesh

Mahathir is challenging his dismissal from the Bersatu Party in an attempt to regain control of the government.

DUS

An Island for Rohingya

The Bangladeshi government is unable to convince Rohingya refugees to move to Bashan Char Island. There are concerns over safety and economic sustainability.

Kolom

The Problem with Rapid Testing

International journalists have found issues with Covid-19 rapid test kits. India and Spain are complaining about the inaccuracy of Chinese-manufactured test kits.

DUS

Storm of Hatred in Uncle Sam’s Country

At least 1,000 racist or discriminative actions against Asians occurred amid the coronavirus outbreak. Four cases happened to Indonesians in Philadelphia.

Kolom

A War Without Ammunition

The WHO has cautioned early about the world’s unpreparedness to face the corona pandemic. Health workers in the United States are complaining about the limited testing equipment available and the shortage of face masks.

Abduction in Myawaddy Forest

Two Myanmar journalists were held captive for 24 hours. They were investigating construction projects at the Thai-Myanmar border.

Pakatan Harapan Secretary-General Saifuddin Nasution Ismail: Sheraton Meeting was a High-level Treason

Malaysia's political crisis began when Mohamed Azmin Ali and a number of parliament members from Pakatan Harapan (The Alliance of Hope) met with opposition parties.

The Maneuver that Kills ‘Hope’

Malaysia’s Pakatan Harapan (Alliance of Hope) is done for. There are those seeking power through a new coalition involving the UMNO.

Bioteknologi

Appeal from a Syrian Camp

A British court has rejected the appeal of Shamima Begum, a former ISIS member whose citizenship was revoked. She is considered a threat to national security.

Bioteknologi

Running Out of Masks

Dozens of Indonesian citizens are holding out in Hubei. Masks have become an urgent necessity.

DUS

Locked Down in Wuhan

The new coronavirus that allegedly originated from Wuhan, China, has spread to more than 16 countries. Indonesian citizens in the city have been evacuated to Natuna, Riau Islands.

Televisi

Duterte will face justice at the hands of the International community

Phil Robertson, Deputy Director of Asia Division, Human Rights Watch

Televisi

Stoning in Darussalam

A new law in Brunei Darussalam imposes death by stoning for adultery and gay sex. The country draws international condemnation and boycott.

DUS

Peace Returns in Christchurch

Voices of support for the victims of a terrorist attack on a mosque in New Zealand have come from numerous circles, including a motorcycle club and “Egg Boy”.