Medan mayor’s Duterte-style populism is a stark warning for all
The writer says the last thing we need is another populist leader who could not care less about our basic rights as free and dignified human beings.
The writer says the last thing we need is another populist leader who could not care less about our basic rights as free and dignified human beings.
The writer says prohibiting the Myanmar junta from attending Asean meetings is a wise decision, although, as Thailand has proved, lacks efficacy.
The writer says that citizens must show that using race and religion as fear- and loathing-inducing tactics no longer work.
The writer says that instead of bringing the nation together, Dr Mahathir has metaphorically shown signs of bigotry by insisting on playing the politics of fear.
The writer says Megawati should at least feel guilty for the atrocities and take steps to heal the wounds of the victims and their families.
The writer says before going ahead with the Jakarta-Surabaya railway project, Jokowi must calculate the long-term impact of his decision, including public scrutiny when he is no…
The writer says that technology, particularly QR codes, offers a way to get around adding languages to signs and maps for tourist destinations.
The writer writes about differences in selfie culture, which is taboo within the Japanese royal family but is common practice among many Indonesians, including President Jokowi.
The writer says, regardless of what the world may or may not say, it is the sacred duty of Bangladesh to hold free and fair elections.
The writer says Japan may well consider other possible options, and heed the concerns of the international community,