Amy Chew
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Independen journalist reporting Asia politics, defence, terrorism, economics, trade, environment, geopolitics. Bylines @ Nikkei Asia.Ex CNA, Reuters. RT#endorse
Malaysia & Indonesia
Joined January 2017
My exclusive with President #Zelensky in his first interview with an Asian media outlet. #Zelensky seeks talks with #China’s Xi to help end #Russia’s invasion of #Ukraine. Thread.
scmp.com
The Ukrainian leader has urged China to use its UN Security Council status to ‘show’ countries that they must comply with international norms.
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A #Chinese warship ploughed into its own coast guard vessel on Monday while the latter was chasing a #Philippine vessel in South China Sea. China confirmed a confrontation took place, accused #Philippines of "forcibly intruding" into Chinese waters.
bbc.com
The crash in the disputed Scarborough Shoal rendered a Chinese warship "unseaworthy", Manila said.
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TEARS: A prominent #AlJazeera journalist was killed along with 4 colleagues in an #Israeli airstrike on Sunday. Journalists, rights groups condemned the attack. Israel's military said it targeted Anas Al Sharif, alleging he headed a #Hamas militant cell.
reuters.com
A prominent Al Jazeera journalist, who had previously been threatened by Israel, was killed along with four colleagues in an Israeli airstrike in an attack condemned by journalists and rights groups.
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#Australia will recognise a #Palestinian state at the #UN General Assembly in September, following similar moves by the #UK, #France and #Canada, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said.
bbc.com
It follows similar moves by the UK, France and Canada.
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#China's People's Liberation Army-Navy warship collides with China Coast Guard ship approximately 10.5 nautical miles east of Panatag Shoal.#SouthChinaSea.
WATCH: Chinese' People's Liberation Army-Navy warship collides with China Coast Guard ship approximately 10.5 nautical miles east of Panatag Shoal, according to PCG-WPS spokesperson Commo. Jay Tarriela. @inquirerdotnet
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Sickening! A #Washington lobbying firm signed an agreement worth US$3 million a year with #Myanmar's Ministry of Information to help the military junta rebuild relations with #US.
thestar.com.my
WASHINGTON: A Washington lobbying firm has signed an agreement worth US$3 million a year with Myanmar's Ministry of Information to help the long-time military-ruled country rebuild relations with the...
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Two #Malaysian tourists set on fire in #shocking #Bangkok attack & are critically injured. Incident occurred on Thurs when the suspect suddenly poured thinner from behind. The suspect had attacked them as he was frustrated at being unemployed. #Thailand.
thestar.com.my
Two Malaysian tourists were critically injured after being set on fire by an unemployed man on Ratchadamri Road here on Thursday (Aug 7) night.
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RT @IrrawaddyNews: The United States on Friday commemorated the 37th anniversary of Myanmar’s 8888 pro-democracy movement, honoring the sac….
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#Malaysia to stage rally tomorrow (saturday) for #Gaza. Heavy traffic expected in #KL city centre with over 5,000 people set to join a pro-#Palestine rally organised by Secretariat Humanity 4 Gaza (H4G) and the Malaysian Ulama Association.
freemalaysiatoday.com
Police warn firm action will be taken against anyone who causes unrest or incites provocation.
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#Malaysia's King on a state visit to #Moscow and met with #Russian President #Putin. The King said Malaysia regarded Russia as a trusted and important partner.
thestar.com.my
MOSCOW: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, says that his state visit to Russia reflects his sincere wish to strengthen ties and cooperation between the two nations.
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#Indonesia is now the first country in Southeast Asia to deploy a tactical ballistic #missile system, KHAN missile, that will enhance its short-range battlefield capabilities, based on sightings by military enthusiasts in East Kalimantan.
channelnewsasia.com
The Turkish-made KHAN missile was spotted by military enthusiasts at an Indonesian Army facility in East Kalimantan and has been widely reported by defence blogs and Indonesian media.
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A bomb-sniffing #dog in #Philippines deployed at a blast site in #Manila raised uproar after a photo showed its rib cage & spine protruding, prompting animal rights groups to demand better care for the country’s service animals.
scmp.com
Officers insist Kobe was fit for duty but animal rights groups demand transparency and reform.
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RT @IrrawaddyNews: No matter how legitimate their struggle against the junta, we need greater scrutiny of how ethnic armed groups administe….
irrawaddy.com
No matter how legitimate their struggle against the junta, we need greater scrutiny of how ethnic armed groups administer the territories they conquer, says David Scott Mathieson.
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RT @IrrawaddyNews: The Myanmar military regime arrested nearly 40 young people in Hakha, the capital of Chin State, on Sunday, leaving fami….
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#Indonesian sovereign fund #Danantara working on debt restructuring plan for #Jakarta-#Bandung high-speed railway, a $7.3 bln megaproject that has put Indonesia in a hefty debt. via.
jakartaglobe.id
Danantara is trying to find ways to change the Jakarta-Bandung rail's debt terms to make the loans easier to pay back.
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#Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim on defending Bumiputera policy during #US trade talks. “We still managed to secure a 19% tariff rate. we defended the Bumiputera policy, which the US considers discriminatory and contrary to international trade principles.".
malaymail.com
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — Malaysia was among the few countries that stood firm on protecting key national policies during trade negotiations with the United States (US), Prime...
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#Malaysia prepared to deploy monitoring team along #Thailand-#Cambodia border if both countries request it, PM Anwar Ibrahim told Parliament, adding situation along the border remains “under control, although still tense and sensitive.".
malaymail.com
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — Malaysia is prepared to coordinate the deployment of a monitoring team along the Thailand-Cambodia border if both countries request it, Prime Minister Datuk...
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#Indonesian President Prabowo requests approval from House of Representatives to grant presidential pardons to ex Trade Minister Tom Lembong & opposition #PDIP party's Sec-Gen Hasto Kristiyanto, both whom were recently convicted on corruption charges.
jakartaglobe.id
Justice Minister Supratman said the primary motivation is the preservation of national unity.
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#Malaysia committed to purchasing additional 30 #Boeing aircrafts which is part of reciprocal tariff negotiations between Malaysia and #US, says Trade Minister Tengku Zafrul. US earlier announced reduction in tariffs on Malaysian exports to 19% from 25% .
malaysiakini.com
Tengku Zafrul says it's part of reciprocal negotiations between both countries.
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