Latest posts by Mong Palatino from July, 2009
Malaysia: Prime Minister marks 100 days in office
Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak of Malaysia celebrated his 100th day in office last week. Malaysian bloggers share their reactions as the government announced several economic and administrative reforms to mark the occasion.
Indonesia: Presidential election results
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia wins the first round of the presidential elections based on quick count results.
East Timor: Illegal government contract?
Tempo Semanal in East Timor uploads a signed government contract involving a company partly owned by the daughter of the country's Prime Minister. Many are asking if it is illegal for the company to receive government contracts.
East Timor: View from above
Radio Nomad saw a different East Timor during his first helicopter ride.
Philippines: Testimony of a worker with HIV
Rina, a former domestic helper from the Philippines, shares how she acquired HIV while working in Dubai.
Malaysia: Anwar Ibrahim sodomy trial
Malaysia’s opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim is charged with sodomising a 23-year old male aide. Anwar believes the charge is politically-motivated. The sodomy trial, which has been postponed several times, is scheduled to resume next week. Malaysian bloggers react to the Anwar sodomy trial.
Philippines: Bomb scare grips the country
Several Philippine cities have been hit by bomb blasts in the past week. In Metro Manila a plot to bomb various government agencies was also discovered by authorities. More than 60 bomb attacks have been reported this year in the country. Bloggers react to the recent bomb explosions.
Alcohol use rises in Cambodia
Vutha cites a study which mentions an increase in number of Cambodians who are drinking beer and alcohol. Majority prefers to drink the locally-produced white rice wine
Cambodia: Ads on three-wheeled vehicles
To save cost and reach more people at the same time, many companies in Cambodia are now placing ads on three-wheeled vehicles which are popular in the country.
Brunei freeze
Almost 200 young Bruneians participated in the country’s first “freeze pose” event in a mall which was also intended to raise awareness on the Influenza A(H1N1) virus. Watch a video about the event.
Myanmar: Gmail inaccessible during UN leader visit
Twitter user dawn1o9 from Myanmar cannot access Gmail and G-talk ever since UN leader Ban Ki Moon visited the country.
Facebook conquers Southeast Asia
Bernard Leong observes that Facebook is almost the dominant social networking platform in Southeast Asia. It has overtaken Friendster in Malaysia and is getting more members in other countries in the region.
Malaysia: University admissions process
Rajan Rishyakaran has written an article critiquing the Malaysian university admissions process.
Cambodia: Khmer Gold
Mongkol visited the National Museum and was able to view the recently donated rare Angkorian gold and jewelry which have never been seen before in Cambodia.
