Mong Palatino · June, 2010

Latest posts by Mong Palatino from June, 2010

Singapore: Government steps up anti-littering drive

Despite the strict laws against littering in Singapore, the number of offenders still went up in recent years prompting the government to intensify its anti-litter campaign. A more aggressive shame campaign will be implemented and “litter-free Ambassadors” will be recruited. Bloggers react

21 June 2010

Singapore: Youth Olympic Games

The first Youth Olympic Games will take place in Singapore on August. Young athletes – aged between 14 and 18 years – will compete in 26 sports events.

19 June 2010

Myanmar: Opposition website hacked

The Irrawaddy reports that photayokeking.org, an opposition website in Myanmar was attacked by hackers. The website provides alternative information about the Myanmar military

19 June 2010

Laos: Forced to buy bracelets?

To mark Vientiane's 450th anniversary this year, local authorities issued bracelets for distribution. But there are rumors that rural villagers are being forced to buy these bracelets.

14 June 2010

Timor Archives

Timor Archives blog is a project to “identify any privately-held Australian collections of documentary material on East Timor (1974-1999).”

9 June 2010