'I Love Banda' exhibit urges learning and renewal from Indonesia's violent colonial past

JAKARTA (The Jakarta Post/Asia News Network): A photography and multimedia exhibition exploring historical and present-day Banda Islands in Maluku, which was at the centre of the 200-year spice wars among European colonial powers, offers a unique opportunity for poignant reflection and immersion.

Asean News Headlines as at 9pm on Tuesday (May 24)

News highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Tuesday (May 24)

Probe into Thai AirAsia’s wrong runway landing to be ready in 30 days

BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): The Transport Ministry is investigating the “serious” incident of a Thai AirAsia flight landing on the wrong runway in Don Mueang airport earlier this month, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) said on Tuesday (May 24).

China Eastern lists steps needed to return 737 Max to skies

Changi Airport expansion resumes

THE city-state has resumed work on Changi Airport’s Terminal 5 after the project was halted two years ago as the Covid-19 pandemic wiped out travel.

Five past examples of deliberate plane crashes

WASHINGTON (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): US investigators probing the crash of a China Eastern Airlines jet are examining whether it was due to intentional action taken on the flight deck, with no evidence so far of a technical malfunction, two people briefed on the matter said.

Burkina Faso designers show there's more to nation than conflict at fashion week

Fashion in Burkina Faso is seen evolving in recent years, so that people have become more clothes-conscious.

Tourism players propose direct Singapore-Sandakan flights

KOTA KINABALU: Tourism players want direct flights for the Singapore-Sandakan route.

Insight - Is a recession looming?

WHILE Malaysians are revelling with the economy reopening, many are seemingly unaware of recession clouds gathering over the rest of the world.

Asean News Headlines at 9pm on Friday (May 13, 2022)

Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Friday (May 13, 2022)