Should political parties be publicly funded?
Dr Fernando Casal Bértoa, Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham, speaks to The Daily Star about the political dynamics following Bangladesh's July 2024 uprising,…
Elections
South Korea’s ruling party chief resigns, expected to seek reelection for another term
South Korea's upcoming national convention is expected to shape up as a three-way race between Democratic Party (DP) leader Jung Chung-rae, and two other political heavyweights…
Protests pose new test for South Korean democracy
The writer says, "The right to vote is the cornerstone of representative democracy, and any obstacle that prevents eligible citizens from exercising that right deserves careful…
‘Patch things up or lose it all’: An analysis of Malaysia state polls
With the Johor state election polling day just weeks away, analysts warn that everything is at stake for Perikatan, particularly for Bersatu, in Bersatu president and Perikatan…
Assembly probe launches as South Korea reels from June election fiasco
The motion to launch the probe won 250-1 votes in the plenary session Thursday, June 18.
Seoul mayor faces 18-month prison request over campaign polls
The request was made by a special counsel team led by Min Joong-ki during Oh’s final hearing at the Seoul Central District Court. The team also sought forfeiture of 33 million…
New faces coming for polls in Malaysia’s Johor
It is learnt that Umno is expected to field at least 12 new faces, including state puteri chief Rina Farhana Abdullah.
Politically active youth find community at Seoul protests
As the Seoul election protests enter their second week, some say shared views are sparking friendships — even romance.
Malaysia’s Gen Z voters set to shake up state polls
The group made up nearly a third of eligible voters at the last polls in both states, with more set to join the electoral rolls this time around.
From Parliament to podcasts: How celebrity culture is reshaping Malaysian politics
In an increasingly fragmented media landscape, political reach is measured not only in parliamentary seats but also in clicks, views and subscribers.