The plan foresees that more utilities, transport, storage and industrial facilities will be moved underground to free up surface land for people-centric uses
The blaze involved a kitchen stove and an exhaust duct in a restaurant on the second floor, authorities said.
The blaze involved a kitchen stove and an exhaust duct in a restaurant on the second floor, authorities said.
AirAsia, which has been flying to Macau since 2004, says it may set up a base in the casino hub to better serve Chinese travellers.
AirAsia, which has been flying to Macau since 2004, says it may set up a base in the casino hub to better serve Chinese travellers.
Seven parties led by Pheu Thai, the party projected to have won the most seats, say the pro-junta camp should stand aside.
Seven parties led by Pheu Thai, the party projected to have won the most seats, say the pro-junta camp should stand aside.
Conservative politician Crispin Blunt is slammed for being ‘obsessed with the old empire’ after referring to ‘shameful surrender’ by British in 1942. One commentator said Brexit supporters ‘need to understand the age when a very British form of white supremacy ruled the waves ain’t coming back’.
Conservative politician Crispin Blunt is slammed for being ‘obsessed with the old empire’ after referring to ‘shameful surrender’ by British in 1942. One commentator said Brexit supporters ‘need to understand the age when a very British form of white supremacy ruled the waves ain’t coming back’.
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The Malaysian prime minister says the European Union’s planned ban on palm oil will provoke a backlash – even if it’s not the one he originally claimed
A newly-restored second world war memorial in Malaysia has sparked anger after a sign described three Japanese soldiers as “heroes”.
A newly-restored second world war memorial in Malaysia has sparked anger after a sign described three Japanese soldiers as “heroes”.
Two bare-breasted mermaid statues at a Jakarta park have been covered up with tube tops in new policy aimed at keeping the attraction “family-friendly”.
Two bare-breasted mermaid statues at a Jakarta park have been covered up with tube tops in new policy aimed at keeping the attraction “family-friendly”.
- A woman and a child were detained for questioning but police said no suspicious items were found. Singaporean passenger Vijay Singh described the situation as ‘something right out of a movie’.
- A woman and a child were detained for questioning but police said no suspicious items were found. Singaporean passenger Vijay Singh described the situation as ‘something right out of a movie’.
With only partial results reported, the party backing junta leader Prayuth Chan-ocha has said it is gathering coalition partners to form a government.
With only partial results reported, the party backing junta leader Prayuth Chan-ocha has said it is gathering coalition partners to form a government.
Widodo is leaving nothing to chance as he seeks to win a second five-year term, showering local governments with billions of dollars in extra funding.
Widodo is leaving nothing to chance as he seeks to win a second five-year term, showering local governments with billions of dollars in extra funding.
The country is set to fast-track changes to its penal code that could see people from the LGBTQ community whipped or stoned to death for same-sex activity, rights groups say.
The country is set to fast-track changes to its penal code that could see people from the LGBTQ community whipped or stoned to death for same-sex activity, rights groups say.
Indonesia, the world’s biggest palm oil producer, has strongly condemned the European Union’s move to phase out the commodity by 2030.
Indonesia, the world’s biggest palm oil producer, has strongly condemned the European Union’s move to phase out the commodity by 2030.
The former anti-narcotics official said he sent authorities a report on the two men, but was unaware if any government action had been taken.
The former anti-narcotics official said he sent authorities a report on the two men, but was unaware if any government action had been taken.
Labour attaché Jalilo Dela Torre, who is expected to leave the city this month, has called on domestic workers in particular to go for medical check-ups amid mounting complaints at the consulate about health concerns.
Labour attaché Jalilo Dela Torre, who is expected to leave the city this month, has called on domestic workers in particular to go for medical check-ups amid mounting complaints at the consulate about health concerns.
The military backed Palang Pracharat party wins the popular vote, Shinawatra-backed Pheu Thai wins the most seats. And a third party’s leader – called ‘Daddy’ – says he is ready to be prime minister. Welcome to Thai politics.
The military backed Palang Pracharat party wins the popular vote, Shinawatra-backed Pheu Thai wins the most seats. And a third party’s leader – called ‘Daddy’ – says he is ready to be prime minister. Welcome to Thai politics.
Malaysia’s chief negotiator on the controversial Beijing-backed project, Daim Zainuddin, says a revised deal would send ‘a lot more Malaysia’s way’. But experts say the final terms of the deal remain obscure.
Malaysia’s chief negotiator on the controversial Beijing-backed project, Daim Zainuddin, says a revised deal would send ‘a lot more Malaysia’s way’. But experts say the final terms of the deal remain obscure.
Democrats have been decimated, Future Forward were propelled by youth vote and Bhumjaithai once more emerge as kingmakers.
Democrats have been decimated, Future Forward were propelled by youth vote and Bhumjaithai once more emerge as kingmakers.
Exiled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in Hong Kong urged supporters to maintain ‘hope’ but did not mention prospect of defeat.
Exiled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in Hong Kong urged supporters to maintain ‘hope’ but did not mention prospect of defeat.
In a shock twist, the Palang Pracharat Party of Thai junta chief Prayuth Chan-ocha is headed towards victory, with one leader claiming the result was ‘made in heaven’.
In a shock twist, the Palang Pracharat Party of Thai junta chief Prayuth Chan-ocha is headed towards victory, with one leader claiming the result was ‘made in heaven’.