South Korean government criticises timing, legitimacy of medical workers’ strike
The medical workers' protest also faces criticism from other medical organisations, who say that it endangers patients' lives.
Tycoon Ong Beng Seng issued notice of arrest, asked by CPIB to give info on interactions with Iswaran
Hotel Properties Limited said in a statement that no charges have been filed against Mr Ong, 77, who is the founder and managing director of the company.
Critics slam Medan Mayor remark on shooting criminals dead
Activists have criticised Bobby Nasution, fearing his remarks could lead to extrajudicial killings.
Disruption expected as 50,000 health care workers to go on nationwide strike
Surgeries have been canceled and patients discharged at some hospitals ahead of strike set for the first time in 19 years.
Pita still an MP, eligible to contest for PM, say Senate whips
Khamnoon Sitthisamarn, the spokesman of the Senate whips, said that in the judgement of the whips, Pita remained an MP until ruled otherwise by the charter court.
Election commission files petition in Constitutional Court seeking Pita’s disqualification in shareholding case
The commission is making the case for the Constitutional Court to disqualify Pita as MP under the Constitution’s Sections 98 (3) and 101 (6) for holding 42,000 shares in media…
Election commission failed to follow its own rules in Pita investigation, Move Forward says
Move Forward said in the statement that the probes of Future Forward and Pita were conducted under different laws.
Constitutional court accepts petition challenging Pita’s stance on lese-majeste law
Lawyer Teerayut Suwankesorn filed a petition against Pita and his party, raising questions if the campaign could be considered an attempt to overthrow the democratic system of…
Thaksin postpones return until Thailand’s political situation settles down
The state of politics in Thailand is the main reason for the delay, Paetongtarn Shinawatra said, adding that he wants to ensure Thai politics will run smoothly before his return.
Jokowi plays down billboards in PDI-P stronghold featuring him and Prabowo
“Well, what can I say? Pictures of me were not used only by Prabowo or [his] Gerindra Party,” Jokowi said.