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asia East Timor lawmakers agree to scrap lawmaker pension allowances that sparked student protests
DILI - East Timor's lawmakers have agreed to scrap plans to provide lifetime pension allowances for themselves, they said on Wednesday (Sept 17), bowing to pressure from thousands of students who have staged demonstrations against the plans since...
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Kicking off connection in Timor-Leste
Department of Defence Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel have arrived in Timor-Leste to celebrate a legacy of enduring friendship. A Royal Australian Air Force C-130J-30 Hercules, carrying the men’s Australian Army football team and women’s...
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Chinese leaders meet guests from Brazil, Timor-Leste, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania and Greece
Besides the 26 heads of state and government, China’s September 3 commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese people’s war of resistance against Japanese aggression and the world anti-fascist war, was also attended by many...
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Business : Timor-Leste Eyes Closer Trade Ties With Malaysia, Boost In Agriculture And Tourism
From V. Sankara DILI (TIMOR-LESTE), Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Timor-Leste is keen to expand trade and investment with Malaysia, focusing on food security, agriculture and tourism as it strengthens cooperation through ASEAN integration. Chamber of...
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Plan to buy SUVs for lawmakers: East Timor police clash with protesters
Demonstrators in Dili torch vehicle, burn tyres as anger mounts in one of Asia’s poorest nations East Timor police on Tuesday clashed for a second day with protesters angry over a plan to buy SUVs for lawmakers in one of Southeast Asia's poorest...
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World AFP East Timor to scrap MP pensions and SUVs after protests
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East Timor's parliament on Wednesday said it would scrap lifetime pensions for MPs, bowing to public pressure after dropping a plan to buy SUVs for lawmakers in one of southeast Asia's poorest nations. Student-led demonstrations against the...
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The digital generation rising: Gen Z and activism in Timor-Leste
For three consecutive days, the streets of Dili have been filled with chants, banners, and defiant voices. Thousands of young people, led largely by Timor-Leste’s Generation Z, are protesting against the National Parliament’s controversial...
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Bernama Holds Special Interview With Timor-Leste President
From V. Sankara DILI (Timor-Leste), Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) today held a special 40-minute interview with President of Timor-Leste and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate José Ramos-Horta at the Presidential Palace...
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NA Chairman meets with leaders of Cambodia, Timor-Leste on AIPA-46 sidelines
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KUALA LUMPUR — National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn held bilateral meetings with Cambodian National Assembly President Khuon Sudary and Timor-Leste National Parliament Speaker Maria Fernanda Lay in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday on the sidelines...
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Gen Z protests: Why are Asia's youth so angry?
Over the past two months, Gen Z-led demonstrations have convulsed parts of South and Southeast Asia — from Kathmandu to Jakarta, from Dili to Manila. While Nepalese demonstrations brought down the country's government, the most recent youth-led...
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Malaysia screens Conquer: Lahad Datu at Dili film festival
DILI: Malaysia has strengthened its cultural diplomacy with Timor-Leste by showcasing the action film Conquer: Lahad Datu at the 7th Dili International Film Festival. The Malaysian Embassy in Dili reported that the screening at Platinum Cineplex...
Việt Nam, Timor-Leste agree to deepen bilateral ties
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HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam will continue to actively support Timor-Leste in effectively participating in and actively contributing to the ASEAN Community, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Hoài Trung affirmed on Tuesday. During his talks with...
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'Stop thieves': Timor-Leste protesters vow to keep rallying over MP car plan
Protesters in Timor-Leste have vowed to continue rallying until a plan to buy new cars for MPs is overturned, as demonstrators clashed with police on the streets of the nation's capital. Timor-Leste's prime minister called on protesters to resist...
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Vietnam, Timor-Leste agree to deepen bilateral ties
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam will continue to actively support Timor-Leste in effectively participating in and actively contributing to the ASEAN Community, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung affirmed on September 16. During his talks with...
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PM calls for stronger multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam, Timor-Leste
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged strengthening political trust between Vietnam and Timor-Leste through all-level exchanges, and expanding all-around cooperation, during a reception for Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation...
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Political stability and prudent financial management key to Malaysia’s growth
DILI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has identified political stability and prudent financial management as the cornerstones of Malaysia’s ongoing reforms and sustained economic growth. He emphasised that peace and stability form the...
Ambassador: Timor-Leste A Launchpad To Indonesia, Northern Australia Markets For Malaysia
By V.Sankara DILI (TIMOR-LESTE), Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Timor-Leste’s position as a “launchpad” to markets in Indonesia and northern Australia makes it an attractive destination for Malaysian investors, training institutions and media organisations,...
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Criminal networks target Timor-Leste through foreign investment, UNODC warns
Timor-Leste has become the latest target of organized crime groups using foreign direct investment (FDI) to establish scam centers and illicit gaming operations, according to a new report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)....
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General : Bernama On Eight-day Mission To Timor-Leste As Country Nears ASEAN Entry
From V.Sankara DILI, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) today began its eight-day coverage mission to Timor-Leste as the official media and coordinator of the International Media Centre for ASEAN Summit coverage. The...
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Bernama On Eight-day Mission To Timor-Leste As Country Nears Asean Entry
From V.Sankara DILI, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) today began its eight-day coverage mission to Timor-Leste as the official media and coordinator of the International Media Centre for ASEAN Summit coverage. The...
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