The silent enemy within the Malaysian Armed Forces
Recent investigations reveal an organized bribery network linked to army procurement.
National affairs
China’s top anti-graft watchdog pledges to step up efforts
"Efforts include the regulation of rural collective resources, medical insurance funds, and elderly care services. "
Over US$3.7mil in cash, luxury items seized in two high-profile investigations involving Malaysia’s military
Commenting on both investigations, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the ongoing investigations involving military top brass must be…
Indonesia tumbles in cybersecurity ranking
Experts have called for a change in thinking among business leaders and regulators after Indonesia plummeted from position 48 to 84 in a global ranking of countries for…
Bangladesh’s enforced disappearances: 82 officers, 13 detention centres identified
An inquiry report details secret sites, executions, and senior-level oversight.
South Korean ex-president Yoon death sentence request gets mixed response
While largely symbolic, the harshest possible sentence for Mr Yoon could have significant implications in a country long haunted by memories of military coups, dictatorships, and…
Indonesia President Prabowo makes first presidential visit to future capital Nusantara
The visit marked a significant moment for Nusantara’s development, a project long seen as having been set aside under Mr. Prabowo’s administration following budget cuts and…
Nepali Congress splits again
This is the third split since 1950. The March 5 elections could be affected as both factions claim legitimacy from the Election Commission.
Japan Lower House election likely to be held on Feb. 8 after unusually short run-up
Reflecting PM Sanae Takaichi's determination for a short battle, government and ruling party officials are turning their sights to the dissolution of the Lower House.
Vietnam aims to clear UXO-contaminated land by 2045: PM Chinh
To date, land suspected of bomb and mine contamination has been reduced to about 5.57 million hectares, equivalent to roughly 17 percent of the country's total land area.