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Malaysia sees sharp rise in school clusters due to violations of Covid-19 rules
Teachers with Covid-19 symptoms still turned up in class, increasing the rate of infection.
Malaysia's move to allow teachers in civil service to join politics raises eyebrows
The move has raised concerns about its impact on the education system.
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Covid-19: S-E Asia
Germany extends Covid-19 curbs as infections threaten infrastructure
The government will reconsider relaxing or tightening measures in case of any steep change in infection numbers.
South Korean city presents model for Covid-19 home recovery
Anseong has recorded around 2,600 cases of Covid-19 so far. About 60 per cent of patients now recover at home.
Pfizer and BioNTech launch trial of Omicron-targeted Covid-19 vaccine
The companies plan to study the safety and tolerability of the shots in over 1,400 people.
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World Bank expects Myanmar growth of 1%, economy 'critically weak'
It expects the number of unemployed to have swelled by around one million since February last year.
Malaysia sees sharp rise in school clusters due to violations of Covid-19 rules
Teachers with Covid-19 symptoms still turned up in class, increasing the rate of infection.
Japan, Singapore must protect global rules-based order: Forum
But panellists at symposium were divided on how best to approach the superpower rivalry between the US and China.
Singapore-Indonesia agreements reflect both sides' interests as well as rights
The agreements on three longstanding issues have been described as a major step forward for bilateral relations.
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