Praise to Malaysian voters
Despite its imperfections, Malaysian democracy sets a good example for other ASEAN members that maintain military dictatorships or resist civil liberties.
ASEAN and Korea on road to sustainable and equal partnership
The writer says that to take the Asean-Korea partnership to the next level, both Asean and Korea should move beyond mere political discourses.
The Rohingya must be repatriated soon
For the process to be successful and acceptable to all parties, particularly the Rohingya refugees, there is an urgent need to engage the international community in the process.
Bracing for a ‘boiling’ season
The paper says the most frightening scenario of the coming dry season is its impact on our food.
The waiting game
There has been a global U-turn on coal since the Russia-Ukraine war, which has landed Europe in the middle of an energy crisis.
India is in a sweet spot
Recent events show India has its own voice in international affairs and it is also seeking to be the voice of less developed, post-colonial nations.
Election season is here, but how long can we expect the 2023 set-up to last?
The writer says it is hard to envisage a scenario which leads to a stable government and very few in which the government enjoys legitimacy.
Consequences of the ICC judgment
The writer says that if it’s true that there’s a serious rift going on between the Marcoses and the Dutertes, the ICC decision has just given the Marcoses the upper hand.
Think before you speak
The paper says Nepal's prime minister should apologise for undermining the sovereignty of Nepal’s democratic system.
Much ado about tourism slogans
The paper says what the Philippines needs to draw in more tourists is for tourism campaigns and the tourist attractions to go hand in hand at more or less equal levels.