Sabah mining scandal: Royal Commission of Inquiry needed as anti-corruption chief allegedly involved, says MCA Youth
On Nov 26, MACC announced it would investigate claims that businessman Albert Tei allegedly bribed Shamsul Iskandar.
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Thai ex-PM Thaksin’s children eat, shop, take photos with him at prison
The three children of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, along with their spouses, had lunch with him, shopped at a special market fair, and took photos with him on…
Curing the Philippines’ cancer of corruption
Educator Feliece Yeban posted on social media last week: “The ‘cancer cells’ are the officials, government employees, contractors, and power brokers who have fed on public…
Safety for the vulnerable must not be sacrificed to populist politics
"Beyond political gimmicks, we require state institutions that uphold democracy, justice, good governance, and the rule of law," says the writer.
‘Black Wave’ rolls into Malaysia’s Sabah: Can independents turn into political kingmakers?
Analysts are divided, with some believing independents could be kingmakers if no coalition wins outright, while others see limited impact due to resource disparities.
What to expect when ICC decides on Philippine ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s interim release bid
Human rights lawyer and ICC Assistant to Counsel Kristina Conti believes that whatever the decision of the judges may be, it would have “little to no impact on the progress of…
Indian-administered Kashmir CM slams college admissions on basis of religion
The Chief Minister of India-occupied Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, on Wednesday assailed the use of religion as a criterion for student admissions at the territory’s Shri Mata Vaishno…
Philippine state palace asserts President Marcos’ ability to lead, finds VP Duterte’s remark destabilising
At a briefing, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro was asked for a reaction to Duterte’s recent statement, saying she is ready to become president if ever Marcos steps down.
Japan’s opposition parties prepare for snap general election, plot alliance
Some opposition parties, including the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, are trying to forge an alliance, though no detailed plan seems forthcoming.
15-year term sought for South Korean ex-PM Han over martial law plot
Prosecutors accused Han of aiding former President Yoon Suk Yeol in an unconstitutional bid to impose emergency military rule.