Just expel the Myanmar’s junta from Asean
The writer says ASEAN should just expel the junta-controlled Myanmar from ASEAN and intensify talks with the opposition groups, including with NUG, instead.
Asian Editors Circle
Anies’ identity politics will cost Prabowo his third presidential bid
Believed to turn into a three-horse race, the Feb. 14, 2024 presidential election will likely see Prabowo miss the cut, paving the way for a run-off between Anies and Ganjar…
Mahfud is favorite running mate for Ganjar, Prabowo and Anies
But the presidential hopefuls also know choosing the 65-year-old as a running mate is not without risks, especially due to his frankness and lack of hesitation to speak his mind.
How would you respond if your graduate daughter dated a plumber?
The biggest challenge in remodelling Singapore society into a more egalitarian one that values hand and heart work lies in our mindsets.
Myanmar, China and the suspected spy station in the Andaman islands
The islands in the Bay of Bengal have long been of strategic importance to India, more so now given rising geopolitical tensions.
In times of crisis, journalists must double down on facts
Facts, once the prerogative of the media, used to be sacred. Now, they are just fodder in an increasingly hostile war of narratives.
Prospects for Busan’s World Expo bid
Mayor Park Heong-joon views the 2030 World Expo as a chance to boost the economy and raise Busan's international profile, the author states.
The story behind Anwar’s China trip
Anwar has always been seen as pro-US and indeed his Beijing visit has commanded a lot of attention from across the Pacific but his visit should not be interpreted as him being…
Zahid’s bright political stars
Last year, my politician of the year was Pakatan Harapan chairman and PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who defied all odds to be Prime Minister. This year, so far, it is…
Anwar’s visit to Riyadh should have been a private visit
It is very important for any leader, minister or official to weigh the potential benefits of the visit against the expenses as an official visit by a head of government is…