Indonesia’s House, elections agency agree to implement court rulings
They maintained the requirement that candidates be at least 30 years of age before their registration for the regional polls.
National affairs
Most Thais doubt PM Paetongtarn can work as PM without help from Thaksin: poll
The National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) surveyed 1,310 people aged above 18 years nationwide by phone on August 20-21; the poll was published on Sunday.
Sri Lanka court convicts president over vote delay
Since President Ranil Wickremesinghe enjoys immunity while in office, the judgment carries no immediate legal consequences, but the state of the economy is expected to be a key…
What’s happening with the internet in Pakistan?
While there is no transparency from the government or the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) about the scale and scope of the country’s internet infrastructure plans,…
The dangers of patronage in Indonesian democracy
When political leaders prioritize loyalty over merit, it leads to the appointment of unqualified individuals to key positions within government agencies, the judiciary, and…
Days of reckoning: Philippine Daily Inquirer
For long-suffering taxpayers who’ve had no viable recourse to stop the impunity, greed, and cover-up under the Duterte administration, this is not political harassment. The more…
Indonesia scraps plan to pass Bill hindering more competitive elections amid street protests
The said Bill would have prevented popular rivals of candidates supported by outgoing President Joko Widodo and President-elect Prabowo Subianto from taking part in regional…
Korean celebrities on photo line: Walk of shame or equal treatment?
Experts noted that posing for the media allows celebrities to be punished by public opinion before their trial, calling for guidelines to treat them like other suspects.
Vietnam calls Paris appeal court’s ruling in Agent Orange case ‘very regrettable’
The Agent Orange case was filed by French-Vietnamese activist Tran To Nga, seeking justice for victims of the herbicides manufactured by 14 agrochemical companies for use by the…
10k-baht handout begins in Sept, prioritising vulnerable sections: ex-PM Thaksin
Speaking at a Nation Group dinner event, Thaksin revealed that 13.5 million people listed in vulnerable groups and a million handicapped citizens would be given the 10,000 baht…