Political mandate back to the people: Malaysia PM
With the King having given his consent, GE15 is set to be held within 60 days from Oct 10, 2022.
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Top Duterte critic Leila de Lima survives hostage-taking in jail, 3 inmates dead
A former human rights commissioner, Ms De Lima investigated reports of mass killings of drug suspects in Davao when Mr Duterte was the city’s mayor.
Malaysia’s opposition, netizens slam move to dissolve Parliament
Political analysts noted that the Premier was pushed into a corner by factions within his ruling Umno party, and that the flood season is likely to see a low voter turnout.
PM Ismail dissolves Malaysian Parliament, paving way for snap elections
An election is expected by early November, to avoid clashing with the year-end monsoon that has resulted in devastating floods in previous years.
Malaysia’s parliament dissolution can go ahead in King’s absence with consent: Experts
Political observers urged the PM to announce Parliament’s dissolution as soon as possible if it true that the King had already given the green light.
Malaysian PM meets King again, reportedly to seek Parliament’s dissolution
Speculation of an election has been growing steadily in October after Umno leaders agreed during a meeting that an election should be held in 2022.
Indian minister resigns over presence at “religious conversion” event
The minister was found to have attended an event where hundreds of people renounced Hinduism and adopted Buddhism.
Veteran Indian politician Mulayam Singh Yadav dies
A champion of backward castes' empowerment, the 82-year-old founded the caste-based Samajwadi Party.
Jokowi names Anies replacement, orders quick treatment of flooding
In the past few days, heavy downpour has inundated a large swathe of the capital, with at least 68 neighbourhoods affected by inundation.
Malaysia GE15: Khairy says open to contest in any parliamentary seat
The Rembau MP said many local leaders have offered their parliamentary seats to him, but it is up to Umno's top leadership to determine his position.