ASEANEWS FRONT PAGES: Rights groups wary as NBI summons 17 for ‘fake news’
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TEDDY “BEAR” LOOK SiN
Brunei- Viral video causes uproar among netizens
Two videos that went viral on social media, showing a middle-aged man purportedly beating to death two puppies stuffed into a sack at a house compound in Kampong Lambak Kanan, sparked widespread outrage among the public recently. Many condemned the alleged mistreatment of the animals, calling it “inhumane” and “ruthless”.
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Cash aid distribution starts in NCR, 6 regions
As member of the Joint Oversight Committee of the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act, Go vowed to make sure that available funds are used properly to provide immediate help to Filipinos who need government attention the most.
“We will definitely ensure that the use of funds will be free from corruption. The funds will not be used for salary of personnel or any administrative and traveling expenses not related to COVID-19,” he pointed out. – Ralph Edwin Villanueva, Cecille Suerte Felipe
Rights groups wary as NBI summons 17 for ‘fake news’
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Human rights groups are pushing back after the National Bureau of Investigation summoned at least 17 individuals for allegedly spreading false information online that “could endanger public order” as the country deals with an unprecedented health crisis and widespread socioeconomic problems arising from the coronavirus pandemic.
Two prominent lawyers warned that the government may be using the national health emergency as a pretext to suppress legitimate criticism of public officials and policies.
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It may be best for the summoned persons not to go to the NBI alone or just have their lawyer represent them instead, he added.
“In case an NBI agent contacts you or visits you, ask for the name [of the agent] and his ID. Write it down or, if the agent agrees, take a photo of the ID. Emphasize that you cannot answer questions without the presence of your lawyer, but say it in a nice way,” Diokno said. —With a report from Nikka G. Valenzuela
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ComfortDelGro waives cab rental for one month with closure of non-essential workplaces, schools
SINGAPORE – ComfortDelGro, the largest taxi operator here, is waiving rental for all its drivers for one month – a first for the company.
In a statement, ComfortDelGro said cabbies need not worry about getting enough fares come next Tuesday (April 7) when elevated safe distancing measures are in place.
Some 14 per cent of the taxi fleet is unhired (sitting idle without drivers), representing about 2,600 vehicles.
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BANGKOK- Thailand suspends incoming flights
Thai Airways International planes sit on the tarmac at Suvarnabhumi airport. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand bans all incoming flights from Saturday to Monday. (Photo by Varuth Hirunyatheb)
All passenger flights have been banned from landing in the country to curb the outbreak of the new coronavirus, the aviation agency said on Friday.
The ban came into effect on Saturday morning and will run until the end of Monday, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand said in an order published late on Friday.
READ MORE: https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1893010/thailand-suspends-incoming-flights
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Thailand has six international airports, including in the capital Bangkok, which is under a curfew from Friday, and the popular tourist island Phuket, which was planning to shut its airport from Friday to April 30.
Earlier on Friday, the country reported 103 new coronavirus cases and four more deaths.
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HA NOI, Viet Nam- Viet Nam News suspends print edition after staff tested positive for COVID-19
Việt Nam News frontpage on March 30, 2020. Viet Nam News/Asia News Network
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Note: This is Viet Nam News’ letter to its readers published on its website today, March 30, 2020.
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Dear readers,
It is with great regret that we announce a temporary suspension to the print edition of our newspaper from Tuesday, March 31 until April 15.
The decision became imperative once one of our staff tested positive for the SARS-Cov-2 virus yesterday. Many of those who have come into contact with her at our office will now have to stay isolated either at health centres or their homes.
It has thus become impossible for us to bring to you the print, hardcopy version of the nation’s premier English news daily.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and request your understanding in these challenging times.
Even at this juncture, we are committed to bringing you the latest developments in the country and beyond. To this end, we will ensure that our website is frequently updated with articles, analysis and commentary. So please continue your valued patronage by clicking on vietnamnews.vn and following us online.
Your print subscription will be automatically transferred to the next 16 days.
We wish you, your colleagues and loved ones good health in the days to come.
We also pledge that this experience only strengthens our resolve to come back stronger and continue to bring you news that matters about Viet Nam and the world.
Viet Nam News team
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