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Khoo Ying Hooi On 28 March, Aero Dili launched its first flight connecting Dili and Kuala Lumpur (KL). The development came less than a year after Batik Air began

DILI, 1 June 2020 (TATOLI) – Timor-Leste Prime Minister Taur Matan Ruak said he is optimistic the eight new members sworn into cabinet last week will “strengthen” the government,

DILI, 29 May 2020 (TATOLI) – President Francisco Guterres Lú-Olo has sworn in eight new ministers, in a ceremony at the Presidential Palace complete with social distancing and face masks.

DILI, 25 May 2020 (TATOLI) – The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dionísio Babo Soares, has resigned from Timor-Leste cabinet, following a decision by leaders from his party, CNRT. Mr

DILI, 20 May 2020 (TATOLI) – Former political figures and religious leaders have expressed their embarrassment at the scenes at the National Parliament this week, after police had to

DILI, May 19, 2020 (TATOLI) – The former President of the National Parliament (PN), Arão Noé Amaral is refusing to recognise the result of today’s vote, which saw his dismissed

 DILI, 19 May 2020 (TATOLI) – The parliamentary bench lay buckled on its side. Members armed themselves with chairs. Police officers fanned out across the gallery, some shaking

DILI, 18 May 2020, (TATOLI) – The Vice-President of the National Parliament (PN), Maria Angelina Sarmento, has been physically removed from a plenary session this morning, after she tried to

DILI, May 13, 2020 (TATOLI) – Prime Minister Taur Matan Ruak will gain two deputies “to assist in exercising his powers,” under a restructure of the government ministries. The

DILI, May 12, 2020 (TATOLI) – The lawyer acting for Xanana Gusmão’s CNRT Party said he will submit a second petition to the Court of Appeal, after a panel