Latest posts by Mong Palatino from July, 2008
Thailand: Minister resigns over Preah Vihear
Thailand's foreign minister has resigned over the ownership issue of the Preah Vihear temple, which is also being claimed by Cambodia. chut/bloc discussed further its political implications.
Brunei: Pencilnose campaign
Brunei blogger and GV author Maurina invites everyone to join the pencilnosing campaign.
Singapore: Audio books
priscilla's world who is based in Singapore shares her fondness for audio books
Singapore: Babies and economic choice
Having another baby should be more than just an economic and monetary issue, insists Lucian from Singapore.
Singapore: Destroy a landmark to build a train station?
Yuhui rejects the decision of the Singapore government to demolish a historic building so that it can build a new train station.
Memorizing Quran and Hadist competition
The Indonesian government in association with the Saudi government will hold an Asean Musabaqah Hifdzil Quran wal Hadist/MHQH (Memorizing Quran and Hadist competition) this month.
G8 Summit expensive menu
Cambodia Calling is “disgusted” by the expensive menu in the G8 Summit in Japan
Southeast Asia: Impact of high oil prices
Filipino journalist Iris Cecilia Gonzales tackles the impact of higher oil prices in the Philippines, Laos and Cambodia.
Children in the G8 summit website
The G8 summit website in Hokkaido, Japan features an image of a globe being carried by four children. Filipino politician and blogger Peter Lavina comments: “The children used in the website were mere decorations to lull us into believing that the world’s rich nations look after their care.”
Underground Bangkok radio
Gnarly kitty blogs about the UB Radio (Underground Bangkok) – “this is where you will get to hear Bangkok's top DJs mixing and doing their thing live through the virtual radio waves.”
Different types of durian
Agnes Tan from Singapore lists the different types of durian. Filipinos describe durian in this way: “It smells like hell but tastes like heaven.”
Malaysia: “Bloggers on strike”
Malaysian blogger RantingsbyMM wants to go on strike. Rocky's bru will also join the strike: “I do solemnly and sincerely join Marina and my blogging bros in declaring utter disgust at politicians who are taking Malaysian politics and Malaysians down into the pits of shame in the name of their...
Cambodia election guide
GV author Caroline Finlay publishes a briefer on the coming Cambodian elections.
Myanmar also needs tourists
Bangkok Dazed is visiting Myanmar and reminds us that one way to help the cyclone-ravaged country is to visit it. He writes: I lost track of how many people who told me “You are the first tourist/customer we have had in two months.”
East Timor: Budget process
Timor Leste News uploads an analysis of the budget process in East Timor. The process was described as “increasingly inefficient, undemocratic, hasty, short-sighted and secretive.”
Brunei: Commonwealth Women’s Antarctic Expedition
The Commonwealth Expedition is looking for a Bruneian lady to join the Commonwealth Women’s Antarctic Expedition next year. Brunei Lifestyle mentions the details of the audition.
Brunei: Expensive birthday celebration
Dear Brunei asks if it is really necessary to build road arks, billboards and banners to celebrate the birthday of the Sultan of Brunei. The money, according to the blogger, should be given to charity.
Southeast Asia: Largest oceanariums
Bisean lists the largest oceanariums in Southeast Asia.
Bangkok's new taxi fare
HaPPi like a HiPPo blogs about the new Bangkok taxi fare which was adjusted due to rising oil prices. According to him, good news for drivers but bad news for passengers.
Malaysia: Higher education
The Tempinis diaries thinks Malaysia should seriously consider setting up an academic advisory panel for higher education.
Indonesia: Manhunt for terror suspects
Indonesian police have launched a nationwide manhunt for two top terror suspects behind the latest deadly bombings in Bali. SPH purple reporters provide key background information about the activities of the suspects.
