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Google launches tool for early dengue outbreak detection

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Google launches tool for early dengue outbreak detection : "by Cheow Xin Yi SINGAPORE - Search engine giant Google yesterday launched a surveillance tool in Singapore that aims to provide the public with early warning signs of a dengue outbreak. Called the Google Dengue Trend, it does so by tracking the ... 日本(Japan) | 中国 (China) 한국 (Korea) | ราชอาณาจักรไทย (Thailand) Malaysia | Tiếng Việt (Vietnam) AU - ASIA | English

Colony was so close and yet so far

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Colony was so close and yet so far : "Australia has five immediate neighbours: New Zealand, New Caledonia, East Timor, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. It is only from PNG, though, that Australia can be reached in a tinny. And frequently is, chiefly by Papua New Guineans seeking succour ... 日本(Japan) | 中国 (China) 한국 (Korea) | ราชอาณาจักรไทย (Thailand) Malaysia | Tiếng Việt (Vietnam) AU - ASIA | English

Leaders at Brazzaville summit must make brave choices to save world's forests

Leaders at Brazzaville summit must make brave choices to save world's forests The Amazon, Borneo -Mekong and Congo forest blocks account for one third of the planet's forests. These vast expanses of forest play a crucial role in regulating global climate, unpinning local livelihood strategies and protecting the diversity of life ...

Malaysia a success in developing rural sector, reducing poverty ...

Malaysia a success in developing rural sector, reducing poverty ... KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has steadily enjoyed substantial success in developing the rural sector and in reducing incidences of poverty , in both urban and ...

Indonesian Government Complicit in Rainforest Destruction: Report

Indonesian Government Complicit in Rainforest Destruction: Report An aerial view of a clearing in a rainforest on Sumatra island. (Reuters Photo/File) “mining companies are legally bound to restore the forest.” - I doubt strongly that a single tree has ever been or will ever be planted by these mining companies ...

FIFA offers Indonesia second chance

FIFA offers Indonesia second chance JAKARTA — FIFA has offered the Indonesian Football Association a second chance to elect new leadership after a vote was abandoned in chaotic scenes earlier this month, an official said Tuesday. The Indonesian football body, also known as the PSSI, ...

PNG's health system still needs a lot of improvement

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PNG's health system still needs a lot of improvement : " Papua New Guinea has made significant improvements in dealing with some of its major health problems in recent years. But last year's deadly cholera outbreak has shown there's much to be desired of the country's health system, and how it deals with ... 日本(Japan) | 中国 (China) 한국 (Korea) | ราชอาณาจักรไทย (Thailand) Malaysia | Tiếng Việt (Vietnam) AU - ASIA | English

Indonesia, Malaysia clinch maid deal: minister

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Indonesia, Malaysia clinch maid deal: minister : " JAKARTA , May 31, 2011 (AFP) - Indonesian domestic helpers will enjoy better working conditions in Malaysia under a new agreement between Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur designed to end abuse and torture, a minister said Tuesday. ... 日本(Japan) | 中国 (China) 한국 (Korea) | ราชอาณาจักรไทย (Thailand) Malaysia | Tiếng Việt (Vietnam) AU - ASIA | English

Experts meet in Congo in bid to rescue world forests

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Experts meet in Congo in bid to rescue world forests : "Environment ministers and some heads of state will be among the delegates aiming to draft a cooperation agreement to preserve the Amazon in South America, the Congo in Central Africa, and the Borneo -Mekong in Indonesia. "We need to work together to ... 日本(Japan) | 中国 (China) 한국 (Korea) | ราชอาณาจักรไทย (Thailand) Malaysia | Tiếng Việt (Vietnam) AU - ASIA | English

Brent above $115 on unrest in Yemen, weak dollar

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Brent above $115 on unrest in Yemen, weak dollar : " By Seng Li Peng SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Brent rose above $115 a barrel on Tuesday as the dollar weakened on improved prospects of a bailout for debt-laden Greece, but oil remained on track for a fall in May, snapping a record eight-month winning streak. ... Reuters "

Education not a plaything

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Education not a plaything : " It is the most potent weapon to defeat poverty , promote freedom, strengthen democracy. But in Malaysia the story is different: here education only evokes frustration, resentment, heartache. Here bright minds are not appreciated. ... Free Malaysia Today "

ASEAN, China hardening positions on overlapping claims in South China Sea

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ASEAN, China hardening positions on overlapping claims in South China Sea : "The ASEAN claimants, Vietnam, Brunei , Malaysia, the Philippines and China still fight over them when their senior officials last met in Medan, Indonesia. Given the current tension and growing mutual suspicion, especially between China and ... 日本(Japan) | 中国 (China) 한국 (Korea) | ราชอาณาจักรไทย (Thailand) Malaysia | Tiếng Việt (Vietnam) AU - ASIA | English

The "truth" about youths in Singapore

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The "truth" about youths in Singapore : "By Sara Grosse | Posted: 31 May 2011 1051 hrs SINGAPORE : A global study found that 53 per cent of 16-22 year olds said they would rather give up their sense of smell than give up their technology like laptops and mobile phones. ... 日本(Japan) | 中国 (China) 한국 (Korea) | ราชอาณาจักรไทย (Thailand) Malaysia | Tiếng Việt (Vietnam) AU - ASIA | English

Polluted river causes itchy rash on villagers' skin

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Polluted river causes itchy rash on villagers' skin : " “After catching fish in the river, both my legs felt itchy and red rashes broke out the next day,” she told The Borneo Post when met in the kampung. She claimed the clean river water had become brownish and smelly after the Sibuti Sanitary Landfill ... The Borneo Post "

Fire destroys dozens of houses

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Fire destroys dozens of houses : " JAKARTA : Around 20 houses in Senen, Central Jakarta , and dozens of other homes in Tambora, West Jakarta , were razed in fires Monday. Jakarta Police stated that a short circuit in one of the houses belonging to a resident named Erna Supit was suspected ... 日本(Japan) | 中国 (China) 한국 (Korea) | ราชอาณาจักรไทย (Thailand) Malaysia | Tiếng Việt (Vietnam) AU - ASIA | English

Workers already relishing long weekend

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Workers already relishing long weekend : "“I still don't know whether my company will go along with the collective leave, but if they don't, I am planning to take the day off anyway,” Mitty, who works for a transportation service company, told The Jakarta Post. She said she wanted to enjoy the ... 日本(Japan) | 中国 (China) 한국 (Korea) | ราชอาณาจักรไทย (Thailand) Malaysia | Tiếng Việt (Vietnam) AU - ASIA | English

Schools with lofty labels, high tuition fees under evaluation

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Schools with lofty labels, high tuition fees under evaluation : "The Jakarta administration is reevaluating international standard pilot-project schools (RSBI), which it says have yet to meet expectations. “We have received many complaints against the RSBIs. I've ordered for a comprehensive evaluation,” Governor ... 日本(Japan) | 中国 (China) 한국 (Korea) | ราชอาณาจักรไทย (Thailand) Malaysia | Tiếng Việt (Vietnam) AU - ASIA | English

Infamous Indonesian tax man faces new trial over fake passport

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Infamous Indonesian tax man faces new trial over fake passport : " JAKARTA (Reuters) - An Indonesian tax man convicted of taking bribes from companies looking for lower bills, paid $20000 to buy a fake passport for overseas jaunts while he was meant to be locked up behind bars, a court heard on Tuesday. ... Reuters India "

Miss Indonesia Finalists Met Jakarta Governor Fauzi Bowo

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Miss Indonesia Finalists Met Jakarta Governor Fauzi Bowo : " ... successful to reduce unemployment level, poverty and increasing welfare through the program of Village Community Economic Empowerment (PEMK) are also explained by him. Fatya Ginanjarsari, miss Indonesia finalist from Jakarta said that she and other ... BeritaJakarta.com "

South China Sea disputes up in Brunei

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South China Sea disputes up in Brunei : "by Joyce Pangco Pañares PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III said Monday he will raise the territorial disputes in the South China Sea during his meeting with Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah this week. He will also seek Brunei's assistance in using natural gas ... 日本(Japan) | 中国 (China) 한국 (Korea) | ราชอาณาจักรไทย (Thailand) Malaysia | Tiếng Việt (Vietnam) AU - ASIA | English

New MoU on maids inked

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New MoU on maids inked : "BANDUNG: The signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta ended a two-year freeze on Indonesian maids working in Malaysia, thus paving the way for their arrival in two weeks. Both countries agreed that the salary be ... 日本(Japan) | 中国 (China) 한국 (Korea) | ราชอาณาจักรไทย (Thailand) Malaysia | Tiếng Việt (Vietnam) AU - ASIA | English

Dental surgeon fined for pulling out healthy teeth

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Dental surgeon fined for pulling out healthy teeth : "by Saifulbahri Ismail SINGAPORE - The wrong identification of a patient - resulting in the extraction of two healthy teeth - has led to the development of a more robust governance framework by the National Dental Centre (NDC), following a full review ... 日本(Japan) | 中国 (China) 한국 (Korea) | ราชอาณาจักรไทย (Thailand) Malaysia | Tiếng Việt (Vietnam) AU - ASIA | English

Expect a different kind of Presidential Election

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Expect a different kind of Presidential Election : " Singapore's head of state is not vested with the same powers as the executive presidents of the United States, France and many Latin American countries. Despite our President being elected, our system of government remains a parliamentary one in which ... 日本(Japan) | 中国 (China) 한국 (Korea) | ราชอาณาจักรไทย (Thailand) Malaysia | Tiếng Việt (Vietnam) AU - ASIA | English

Keeping up with rising demand for flats

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Keeping up with rising demand for flats : "by Joanne Chan SINGAPORE - As efforts to alleviate the public housing crunch gather further momentum, one issue needs to be addressed: Helping the construction industry cope with rising demand. National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan has said that ... 日本(Japan) | 中国 (China) 한국 (Korea) | ราชอาณาจักรไทย (Thailand) Malaysia | Tiếng Việt (Vietnam) AU - ASIA | English

Scientists fear carbon saturation effects on tropical reefs

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Scientists fear carbon saturation effects on tropical reefs : "They're studying a highly volcanic region off Papua New Guinea where a tropical reef is being smothered by the gas. They say the impact on the reef is a warning sign for countries around the world to reduce carbon emissions. JOSH BAVAS: Deep below the ... 日本(Japan) | 中国 (China) 한국 (Korea) | ราชอาณาจักรไทย (Thailand) Malaysia | Tiếng Việt (Vietnam) AU - ASIA | English