Relatives of Indonesians killed in the 2018 Lion Air crash have condemned a proposed deal between the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and Boeing, calling it a fresh example of how powerful corporations can evade criminal accountability through financial settlements and leave grieving families without closure.
The outcry came after US prosecutors filed court documents on Friday outlining a tentative agreement that would shield the American aircraft manufacturer from criminal prosecution over…
Riyadh Region publishes infrastructure projects guide to boost standards
The launch of a new infrastructure projects guide in the Riyadh Region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) aims to improve standards and enhance efficiency across the city’s construction market, an expert has said.
Cold, or fried with XO sauce? Creative ways to serve sticky rice dumplings
Tuen Ng Festival, also known as the Dragon Boat Festival, is one of the biggest annual celebrations in Hong Kong. It takes place on May 31 this year.
As well as dragon boat races, sticky rice dumplings, or zongzi, are a big feature of the festival.
Sticky rice dumplings can be sweet and sprinkled with sugar or savoury and dipped in soy sauce. But either way, they are traditionally steamed.
We asked chefs in Hong Kong, and one in Macau, for creative suggestions for other ways to prepare…
Malaysia eyes halal exports to Middle East amid US trade tensions
Malaysian businesses are eyeing more sales to Gulf nations, whose burgeoning Muslim populations need a bigger range of halal products – from pet food to cosmetics – and are willing to pay trusted sources for them.
Majority-Muslim Malaysia is a global leader in halal products and has a rigorous certification regime recognised by scores of Muslim nations and bodies worldwide.
Businesses selling to the six oil-rich nations of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain…
World’s fastest coilgun, Korean-Chinese food, cancer drug trials: 5 weekend reads
From the tech behind the world’s fastest coilgun to why bullet trains trump planes in China, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
Shirtless man detained in Vietnam for vandalising historic throne
The man broke an arm off the 200-year-old royal seat. He was ‘screaming, talking nonsense’ and showed signs of psychosis, officials said.
Malaysia denounces Israeli bombardment of Gaza, says Asean ‘cannot remain silent’
Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said the military campaign reflected ‘double standards’ on the plight of the Palestinian people.
Cambodia is home to world’s most powerful criminal network: report
The network’s illegal activities threaten global economic and political stability, says Jacob Sims, a transnational crime expert.
Indonesia faces calls to boost economy through more support for small businesses
Micro, small and medium enterprises account for over 60 per cent of Indonesia’s economy, and analysts say support for them is critical.
Malaysia’s Anwar defends extending ‘brave’ anti-corruption chief’s term
Azam Baki’s team was the first one to dare investigate all the influential bigwigs and politicians, Anwar says.