Nasha Alysa Makmal

Nasha Alysa Makmal

Staff Writer

Nasha reports on governance and institutional policy, exploring how regulations and government actions affect migrant communities and workers' rights across Asia Pacific.

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Articles by Nasha Alysa Makmal (38)

39APR: Asia’s Rise Reshapes Global Economic Order, Says Boao Forum Chief
Trade & Investment • ...

39APR: Asia’s Rise Reshapes Global Economic Order, Says Boao Forum Chief

Boao Forum secretary-general says Asia’s economic rise and deeper integration are reshaping global growth patterns, even as geopolitical tensions and protectionism challenge multilateral cooperation.

39APR: Stronger EU-Asean Partnership as Global Instability Reshapes Mobility, Trade, Says Belgian DPM
International & Relations • ...

39APR: Stronger EU-Asean Partnership as Global Instability Reshapes Mobility, Trade, Says Belgian DPM

Prévot says rules-based order and deeper cooperation are vital as geopolitical shifts increasingly influence economic links and cross-border movement.

39APR: Rigid Bureaucracy and Flawed Border Protocols Stifle ASEAN Cross-Border Human Security
Migration & Policy • ...

39APR: Rigid Bureaucracy and Flawed Border Protocols Stifle ASEAN Cross-Border Human Security

Panellists at the Asia-Pacific Roundtable urge a vital shift from strict non-interference to collaborative humanitarian action and digital administrative reforms.

39APR: China-India Rivalry Imperils Regional Mobility and South-South Synergy, Panel Warns
International & Relations • ...

39APR: China-India Rivalry Imperils Regional Mobility and South-South Synergy, Panel Warns

​Geopolitical friction between rising giants risks splintering ASEAN integration and disrupting historic exchange networks across Asia.

39APR: Foreign Policy Must Deliver Jobs, Education and Opportunities for Malaysians, Says Anwar
Migration & Policy • ...

39APR: Foreign Policy Must Deliver Jobs, Education and Opportunities for Malaysians, Says Anwar

Anwar said diplomacy should go beyond international relations by creating employment, investment and long-term economic opportunities through stronger global partnerships.

Japan Panel Reviews Rules to Reduce Illegal Foreign Workers
Law & Justice • ...

Japan Panel Reviews Rules to Reduce Illegal Foreign Workers

The Labour ministry seeks to improve working conditions and orderly inclusion of foreigners.

Skilled Foreign Workers Boost Local Jobs for Koreans, Says Justice Ministry
Migration & Policy • ...

Skilled Foreign Workers Boost Local Jobs for Koreans, Says Justice Ministry

Analysis finds E-7-4 visa holders contribute positively to regional economies and employment growth.

South Korea Tightens Property Purchase Rules for Foreign Buyers
Trade & Investment • ...

South Korea Tightens Property Purchase Rules for Foreign Buyers

New disclosure requirements aim to curb speculative deals and suspicious overseas fund flows.

Singapore Expands List Of Recognised Overseas Medical Schools
Labour & Employment • ...

Singapore Expands List Of Recognised Overseas Medical Schools

Eight more universities added as authorities seek to meet rising healthcare demand from the ageing population.

Migrant Workers Bear Hidden Cost of Korea’s Labour Shortage
Human & Rights Welfare • ...

Migrant Workers Bear Hidden Cost of Korea’s Labour Shortage

Language barriers, hazardous work and weak protections leave foreign workers disproportionately exposed to workplace injuries and deaths

Nepal, Saudi Arabia Sign Labour Deal to Protect Migrant Workers
Migration & Policy • ...

Nepal, Saudi Arabia Sign Labour Deal to Protect Migrant Workers

The long-awaited agreement aims to ensure transparent recruitment, fair wages and stronger safeguards for Nepali workers in the kingdom.

Korean Now Launches Foreigner-Friendly Store Campaign to Improve Living Experience in Korea
Corporate & Markets • ...

Korean Now Launches Foreigner-Friendly Store Campaign to Improve Living Experience in Korea

The initiative aims to lower language and information barriers at shops and accommodations as travel shifts towards independent visitors.