Vietnam debates internet security laws
Amid worldwide efforts to improve internet security, Vietnam’s government considers the debate for increased surveillance and internet safety protocols. National Assembly…
Reconsidering Malaysia’s rail projects
Soon after Pakatan Harapan took over the federal administration, PM Mahathir not only set up the Council of Elders, stepped up investigation of the 1MDB scandal, dismissed…
Making Malaysia respectable again
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has urged the civil servants to help the new government restore the country’s reputation and make Malaysia respectable again. He feels…
Malaysia’s new Cabinet: who are they?
Less than two weeks after Pakatan Harapan toppled the coalition that had ruled Malaysia for more than 60 years, the country has a new Cabinet. The 13 ministers named by Prime…
Thai junta was no good for anyone
After four years of military rule, we are back where we were, and our neighbours have moved on. Four years ago today, General Prayut Chan-o-cha staged a military coup d’etat to…
Former Indonesian President Soeharto’s most likely successor? How about Prabowo?
Prabowo might be Soeharto’s most likely successor. A few weeks ago, some media reports predicted it is just a matter of time before Soeharto’s dynasty gloriously…
Anwar Ibrahim is free at last
After years behind bars, popular Malaysian politician Anwar Ibrahim is free. The leader of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) – a component party of the ruling Pakatan Harapan…
Approval and infighting after Mahathir names three Cabinet members
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad’s choices of three key Cabinet members, revealed on Saturday (May 12), have won the approval of some observers while triggering…
Malaysia gets its 7th Prime Minister
After much confusion, former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad was officially sworn in as the country’s 7th prime minister on Thursday night (May 10). The opposition…
Trump-Kim summit set for Singapore
Trump has announced to meet Kim Jong-un on June 12. US President Donald Trump announced Thursday that his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will take place in Singapore…