Ghosi by-poll: The first NDA-INDIA showdown ahead of 2024 LS polls
The by-election has evolved into a political showdown, with constituents of both the blocs throwing their weight behind their respective candidates.
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Stop using racial rhetoric, PM Anwar tells opposition
The Prime Minister also said nobody could dispute the position of the Malay leadership, Islam as the religion of the federation, the sovereignty of the royal institution and…
Deciding poll date is election commission’s prerogative: PM Kakar
The issue arose after President Dr Arif Alvi invited Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja last month for a meeting to “fix an appropriate date” for general…
Pheu Thai pledge to nearly double the minimum wage has many sceptics, survey finds
The nationwide telephone survey of 1,310 asked whether the coalition government will be able to implement 10 major campaign promises.
Singaporean voters say President-elect Tharman’s landslide victory reflects ‘mature and thoughtful’ electorate
Many of those who voted for Mr Tharman cited his track record in public service, as well as his good standing internationally, as reasons for their choice.
Thaksin may be eligible for parole in four months, say sources
Thaksin’s jail term could be further reduced, resulting in his release when Thailand marks important dates related to the monarchy, such as the death anniversary of King Rama IX…
Keep religion out of it, Pakatan candidate tells Muhyiddin
The Johor Amanah vice-chairman said that in terms of politics, he has no issue if people, including the Bersatu president, did not support him, but he has reminded the latter to…
Hun Sen returning to Facebook
The move came after Meta Platforms Inc, rejected a request by their Oversight Board to temporarily suspend his page, alleging the page of breaching Facebook’s policies.
Political dynasties, graft leniency loom over Indonesia’s 2024 elections
According to a report, at least 150 politicians on the General Elections Commission’s provisional list of nominees have a kinship with current House members, incumbent or former…
Language war emerges in Korea over Fukushima water disposal
The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea says the water is “nuclear waste,” while the ruling People Power Party would rather call it “treated wastewater,” as does the…