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General : Malaysia, Timor-Leste Ink MoU To Develop National Training Index, Advance Shared Skills Agenda
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) – Malaysia's Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Timor-Leste's National Institute for Workforce Development (INDMO) to develop the country's first...
Owner: Malaysian Government
Timor-Leste cancels all online gambling and betting licences
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Government cites security, stability and reputational risks as grounds for the decision. By Gambling Insider Key points: - All existing and pending online gambling licences cancelled - Authorities cite risks to national security and social...
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General : Timor-Leste Set To Join ASEAN, PM’s Visit Boosts Ties - Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recent official visit to Timor-Leste was not only a pre-accession visit ahead of the country’s entry into ASEAN, but also boosted Malaysia-Timor-Leste ties, said...
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With Gen Z protests, is East Timor going the Nepal way?
Student-led protests in East Timor have forced the government to scrap controversial lifetime pensions for officials, reflecting growing youth activism against inequality and government excess. East Timor is emerging as Southeast Asia’s latest...
Owner: Mukesh Ambani
PHL urged to boost media literacy in schools to fight disinformation spread
THE PHILIPPINES should prioritize media and information literacy in schools as artificial intelligence (AI) accelerates the spread of disinformation, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said. “We must try...
Owner: Anthony Salim
Behind the Gen Z uprising in Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste is the latest country in the Asia-Pacific region to be rocked by “Gen-Z” protests against the corruption of political elites. From September 15–17, students and other youth took to the streets of the capital Dili demanding that the...
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Malaysia screens Conquer: Lahad Datu at Dili film festival
DILI: Malaysia has strengthened its cultural diplomacy with Timor-Leste by showcasing the action film Conquer: Lahad Datu at the 7th Dili International Film Festival. The Malaysian Embassy in Dili reported that the screening at Platinum Cineplex...
Beyond the Berlin Wall: Germany Marks 35 Years of Unity While Building Bridges to Thailand
Economic Partnership and Innovation The economic ties between Germany and Thailand demonstrate the practical benefits of international cooperation. With bilateral trade reaching approximately $10.8 billion in 2024, Germany has become Thailand's...
Owner: Sontiyan Chuenruetainaidhama
When students force power to listen: Lessons from Timor-Leste for Southeast Asia —Khoo Ying Hooi
SEPT 27 — In mid-September 2025, Dili’s streets became the stage for one of Timor-Leste’s most significant protests since independence. Over a thousand students gathered to denounce two controversial parliamentary moves: the acquisition of...
Owner: Dato' Siew Ka Wei
Business : ASEAN Economic Ministers Affirm Support For Timor-Leste Full Membership
By Karina Imran, Ahmad Erwan Othman and Maizatul Jamny Muhammad Rosli KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- ASEAN economic ministers have collectively reaffirmed their support for Timor-Leste’s full membership in the regional bloc, paving the way for...
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CARAT Timor-Leste 2025 Concludes
DILI, Timor-Leste (Sept. 26, 2025) – The U.S. Navy and Timor-Leste Defense Forces (F-FDTL), also known as Falintil-Forças de Defesa de Timor-Leste (F-FDTL), concluded CARAT Timor-Leste 2025, Sept. 26, after a weeklong exchange of expertise,...
Owner: American Government
Timor-Leste to become Asean’s 11th member in October, formalised at KL summit
Dili – Timor-Leste is slated to become the 11th member of the Asean regional grouping in October, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Sept 23 during a visit to the South-east Asian nation. The accession will be formalised at a gathering...
Owner: Ong Beng Seng & Singaporean Government
FDR farm-in for Timor Leste project
Your standout small cap resources stocks for Thursday, September 25, 2025 Finder Energy will remain in the driver’s seat with 66% and operatorship of the KTJ project in Timor-Leste A strongly supported placement has raised $9.65 million for the US...
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Malaysia, Timor-Leste teroka perayauan ASEAN menjelang sidang kemuncak Kuala Lumpur
DILI: Malaysia akan bekerjasama dengan Timor-Leste untuk melaksanakan kemudahan perayauan ASEAN bagi memperkukuh keterhubungan digital, menjelang Sidang Kemuncak ASEAN ke-47 di Kuala Lumpur bulan depan. Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil...
Malaysia and Timor-Leste to implement ASEAN roaming before KL summit
DILI: Malaysia will collaborate with Timor-Leste to implement ASEAN roaming facilities for stronger digital connectivity before the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur next month. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil stated that the Malaysian...
Resources Top 5: Finder unlocks pathway to production in nation-building Timor-Leste oil project
Finder will remain in the driver’s seat with 66% and operatorship of the KTJ project in Timor-Leste. Pic: Getty Images Finder Energy will remain in the driver’s seat with 66% and operatorship of the KTJ project in Timor-Leste A strongly supported...
Owner: Murdoch Family
A Seat At The Table: Timor Leste’s ASEAN Accession
By Datuk Prof Dr Mohd Faiz Abdullah KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- When Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stood at the Presidential Palace in Dili yesterday afternoon, he was not just Malaysia’s head of government delivering a lecture and receiving...
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Malaysia, Timor-Leste Explore ASEAN Roaming Ahead Of KL Summit
From V. Sankara DILI (TIMOR-LESTE), Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will work with Timor-Leste to implement ASEAN roaming facilities to strengthen digital connectivity ahead of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur next month, said Communications...
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Malaysia, Timor-Leste Explore ASEAN Roaming Ahead Of KL Summit
From V. Sankara DILI (TIMOR-LESTE), Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will work with Timor-Leste to implement ASEAN roaming facilities to strengthen digital connectivity ahead of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur next month, said Communications...
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Timor-Leste’s Protests Fit Into a Regional Trend
Welcome to Foreign Policy’s second-ever Southeast Asia Brief. Based out of Jakarta, I’ve been closely watching this region for years—fascinated by the pivotal role it has in geopolitics and the global economy as well as its complex local dynamics....
Owner: Donald Graham