We’re in it together for upcoming GE15: Barisan Nasional
Political leaders also urged Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob to take into account the views of other component parties when calling the election.
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Malaysia’s leader makes pledge to protect press freedom
The prime minister’s speech came in response to the so-called “Melaka Declaration”, a five-point pledge made by representatives of Malaysian media
‘It’s really the right time for me to retire,’ says Duterte
The remark was part of Duterte’s speech, delivered in a mix of Filpino and English, during the recognition ceremony of athletes who participated in the 31st Southeast Asian…
Martial law should be ‘open to debate’: Incoming press chief
The lawyer-vlogger also pointed out that the lack of discourse on key issues had led to the spread of misinformation and disinformation.
Hong Kong moving along the path to normalcy: Carrie Lam
She also said she believed that enterprises could regain vitality, retain staff or even hire more, improve the business sentiment and promote economic rebound.
6th-term Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee vows actions for new chapter
In Lee's vision, to start a new chapter for Hong Kong is to create a stable and safe Hong Kong with full development opportunities in five years and to solve various problems…
Clamp down on rice hoarders: Bangladesh PM
According to the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB), the price of coarse and fine rice has increased by 5.38 percent and 1.59 percent in a week.
UN rights chief urges China to review counterterrorism policies
However, she reiterated that her trip was not an investigation into China's human rights policies but an opportunity to engage with the government.
Imran Khan says ‘police brutality’ on Azadi marchers ‘condemnable and unacceptable’
Undeterred by moves to stop them, the marchers were met with tear gas as police tried to disperse them. Police also charged at them with batons.
Bangladesh ready to send more peacekeepers: PM
She also called upon all Bangladeshi peacekeepers to carry out their respective responsibilities with sincerity while maintaining professionalism and integrity in the global…