New audio leaks reveal powerful figures prioritising usual games over confronting national crises
The paper says that audio leaks are an example of how, in the present day, such surveillance is used to manipulate people, mostly public officials.
Politics
Malaysia’s opposition questions Anwar’s motive for holding Hari Raya open house in 6 states facing polls
"It can no longer be separated from political motives and the competition for influence ahead of the state elections which will take place in a few months," said Perikatan…
Mahfud is favorite running mate for Ganjar, Prabowo and Anies
But the presidential hopefuls also know choosing the 65-year-old as a running mate is not without risks, especially due to his frankness and lack of hesitation to speak his mind.
Singapore moves up 2 spots to top world ranking on government effectiveness
Coming after Singapore in the top 10 were Switzerland, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany, the United Kingdom and New Zealand.
Biden, 80, makes 2024 presidential run official: “Let’s finish this job”
Biden’s age makes his re-election bid a historic and risky gamble for the Democratic Party, which faces a tough election map to hold the Senate in 2024 and is the minority in…
40 years covering the rise, retreat of Indonesian democracy
The Jakarta Post, which turns 40 today, has covered Indonesia’s democratic elections since 1999, when ballots were cast in the first free and fair election since 1955.
Public activities should not violate national security: Hong Kong chief executive
The chief executive added that if residents expressed their opinions through public rallies, they needed to make sure the activities were conducted in accordance with the law.
Congress government is not trustworthy: BJP
BJP chief spokesperson Randhir Sharma said the Congress government has not fulfilled any guarantee on time and the promises in the manifesto ahead of the civic body polls will…
No plot to topple government: Malaysia DPM
He dismissed the allegations as unfounded, adding that he did not know of any such attempt and that no one had approached GPS on the matter.
North Koreans souring on Kim Jong-un’s ‘beloved child’ Ju-ae: Lawmaker
As a result of the ban on the sale of grain at markets imposed at the end of last year, coupled with intermittent Covid-19 border closures and lockdowns, a year of even more food…