Wife of Malaysian ex-PM Najib denies VIP jail claims as 1MDB legal battles continue with appeals
Rosmah, also convicted of corruption, faces ongoing appeals while expressing hurt over public criticism and urging against gloating over misfortunes.
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Final-day rush for nomination submissions for Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary election
Candidates crowd returning officers’ offices nationwide.
From sick man to regional security provider: Pakistan’s year of geopolitical openings
After years of strategic drift, 2025 has placed Pakistan in a rare sweet spot where its allies and partners see it as a country that offers them things they value and need.
Singapore 2026 outlook: What’s next for politics – and the top stories of 2025
With tectonic shifts in the world of work and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, all eyes are on the Government’s plans to refresh Singapore’s longer-term economic strategy,…
Rule by the law?: The Jakarta Post
The police chief's signing a regulation that counters a court ruling prohibiting active-duty officers from holding a civilian post is a blatant act of disrespect toward the rule…
Accountability or anarchy: The next two years will tell
The writer says: "With only two years left before the next presidential campaign season, the Marcos administration faces a stark choice. It must complete the painstaking work of…
Khaleda Zia no more: Bangladesh’s first female prime minister passes away
Khaleda, 80, had long been suffering from multiple health complications, including heart problems, liver and kidney issues, diabetes, lung problems, arthritis, and eye-related…
Thai Public Health Ministry to resume full services at border district hospitals
In addition to reopening district hospitals in Sa Kaeo and other border provinces, the ministry will send medical teams to provide counselling to families of fallen soldiers and…
Businesses fighting for survival amid Myanmar’s political limbo hope for reset with polls
Despite concerns about fairness, some Myanmar business owners view the upcoming election as a potential step towards economic stability.
Profound budget policy changes failed to lift Indonesia’s growth in 2025
The first full year under the leadership of President Prabowo Subianto was marked by pronounced changes in budget allocations and a shift toward pro-growth fiscal policy, but amid…