These are the top stories making the front pages of major newspapers from across Southeast Asia today.
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Wildlife photographer hopes for survival of Sumatran rhinos
A wildlife photographer who had the privilege of spending time with Kertam the Sumatran rhinoceros is hoping the species could be saved after the last male rhino died on Monday. – New Straits Times.
Singapore beats Sweden, South Korea to top list of 176 as best country for children
For the second year in a row, Singapore has been ranked the top country in the world for a child to live. – The Straits Times.
Idul Fitri exodus begins early
People get ready to board a train heading for Surabaya, East Java, at Pasar Senen Station in Jakarta on Tuesday. Called Mudik Bareng BUMN 2019, the homecoming program is organized by the State-Owned Enterprises Ministry and is expected to send home 250,338 travellers for Idul Fitri celebrations. – The Jakarta Post.
Govt hopes to enshrine ῾tomyam kung᾽
Early next year, Thailand will seek to have the tomyam kung spicy prawn soup listed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) as part of the country’s tangible cultural heritage. – Bangkok Post.
Palace has rebuked PH envoy to Japan over ῾reward᾽ quip – Guevarra
Malacañang has already rebuked Philippine Ambassador to Japan Jose Laurel V for claiming that President Rodrigo Duterte’s third trip to Japan is a “reward” to Cabinet members for the administration’s win in the May midterm elections. – Philippine Daily Inquirer.
ASEAN, Myanmar to work together to ease Rakhine tensions
ASEAN and Myanmar have agreed to initiate practical measures to ease tensions in Rakhine State, according to the Union Enterprise for Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement and Development in Rakhine (UEHRD).
“These practical measures would contribute to paving the way for the repatriation,” the Secretariat said in a statement. – Myanmar Times.