Malaysia’s appeal at London Court over 1MDB issue succeeds
Malaysia is struggling to return money that was embezzeled. The Malaysian government has succeeded in its appeal against the London Court’s decision to delay its legal…
Lam hopeful voice of peace will continue
HK govt respects and will reflect on district council vote results, she says. Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor voiced hope on Monday, a day after the…
Duterte fires Robredo as drug czar
President Rodrigo Duterte took offense at the “taunt” of Vice President Leni Robredo challenging him to just fire her if he didn’t want her on the government’s…
Why Hong Kong residents turned out in record numbers to vote
Many say events of past 5 months galvanised their desire to exercise their democratic right. Amid mild autumn weather and under a clear blue sky in Lek Yuen, the oldest public…
Dr M: Cabinet reshuffle, possibly before Apec
Malaysia’s ruling party suffered heavily in a recent bi-election. A Cabinet reshuffle must take place, said Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. The Prime Minister said that there will…
Court turns thumbs down on Thanathorn
The opposition leader loses his MP status. The Constitutional Court ruled on Wednesday (November 20) that Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, leader of the Future Forward Party, lost…
Moon says volunteer military system needs time
The president says South Korea will transition to a volunteer army. South Korea needs to move to a volunteer military system, but the switch from the current conscription system…
Beijing’s comments on HK court decision could signal direct intervention
Beijing has rejected a Hong Kong court decision. China has firmly rejected the Hong Kong High Court’s decision to overturn a controversial mask ban aimed at quelling…
What is Oplan Tokhang and why is it in the news?
A particular phrase has popped up a number of times in news from the Philippines in the past several days that is probably a mystery to much of the world. That phrase is Oplan…
Dr M: Loss was more than I expected
Malaysia’s ruling party loses important bi-election. While defeat in Tanjung Piai was expected, what was shocking was the extent of the loss, says Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in…