Mushfiq Ahmed KARACHI, Pakistan (MNTV) — As the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) marks ASEAN Day, reflections on its journey are being accompanied by growing doubts over its future. Former diplomats and regional experts say the time for self-congratulation is over. Instead, they argue, ASEAN must face its internal dysfunction and...
JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – In the first half of 2025, the Indonesian tourism sector continued to show positive developments, as measured by the number of foreign tourist visits, according to a report published by the Central Bureau of Statistics (Statistics Indonesia). Foreign tourist arrivals in June alone reached nearly 1.42 million. A tot...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – For the first time in the nation’s history, Malaysia can proudly call one of its own a Grandmaster (GM), the highest title awarded in the world of chess, reports Malay Mail. Yeoh Li Tian, a 25-year-old prodigy from Petaling Jaya, officially earned the coveted GM title after securing his third […]
JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – Indonesian rock climber Veddriq Leonardo is gearing up for the World Games 2025, which will take place in Chengdu, China, from August 7 to 17. His training has entered its final phase, focusing now on fine-tuning physical condition and acclimatizing to the competition venue, reports Tempo. For this 12th edition of ...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan is taking a major step toward digitally preserving its cultural and historical landmarks through a new geospatial database tied to an international Silk Road archaeology project. According to El.kz, the initiative is part of the Central Asian Archaeological Landscapes (CAAL) project, a UK-led effort that ...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – About four years ago, Malaysian Internet users made headlines around the world for their bold stance against Israel, most notably through the hashtag #IsraelKoyak. Nicknamed the “Bawang Army”, they not only circulated posters condemning the Zionist regime following bombings in Palestine but also flooded th...
JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – The majority of Indonesian students have reported high satisfaction with their university experience abroad, but mental health support remains a key area for improvement, according to new research from Etio. Based on data from Etio’s international student barometer, 93% of over 1,800 Indonesian students survey...
JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – Employers in Indonesia have called on the government to ramp up support for domestic firms to stay afloat and remain competitive, as widespread layoffs reflect investor concerns over an uncertain economic outlook, reports ANN. At least half of all businesses nationwide have carried out layoffs so far this year...
JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – A new exhibition in Jakarta is challenging viewers to confront Indonesia’s colonial scars—not through textbooks, but through powerful works of art. Titled Beyond Unsettled Past, the exhibit at the Dutch cultural center Erasmus Huis directly engages with the unresolved traumas of Dutch colonialism, spotlightin...
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA (MNTV) – The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) has launched Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism (MYMT) 2026, reports Daily Travel News. Minister of Health Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad officiated the launch at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), unveiling the campaign’s logo and tagline, “Healing M...
