Myanmar’s first phase election has drawn criticism from international bodies, most notably the UN and ASEAN, over allegations of detention, of using coercion and intimidation ahead of the election, while violence was reported in several areas.
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Indonesia to distribute 720,000 tonnes of rice aid in 2026
Indonesia’s state-run logistics firm Bulog plans to distribute 720,000 tonnes of rice aid in 2026 to 18 million beneficiary households over a four-month period.
Malaysia introduces Asia’s first luxury Umrah cruise
Malaysia has launched IslamiCruise, Asia’s first luxury Umrah cruise in partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Aroya Cruises. This cruise offering a 15-day halal-certified voyage from Port Klang to Jeddah with regional stopovers.