Jokowi’s East Asian trip for pineapples and railways
On show was the President's down-to-earth diplomacy as he visited Beijing, Tokyo and Seoul last week.
Politics
Ranking, the politicised human rights
The politicisation of human rights is tangibly real yet counterproductive to the true test of human rights development.
Days of British Parliament as effective govt are numbered
After Mrs Margaret Thatcher was overthrown by her own party members in 1990, no British political leader has emerged to reverse the secular decline.
PM sets growth targets for Ho Chi Minh City, warning multiple challenges ahead
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh warned the city must focus on stabilising the macroeconomy, controlling inflation, and ensuring socioeconomic recovery and development.
100% backing for Malaysia’s new anti-hopping law
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob described the law as a historic milestone for the nation’s political stability.
‘Wear black’ campaign stirs up Thai social media
In Bangkok, protesters in black gathered at the Victory Monument and South Bangkok Criminal Court to protest what they described as injustice against defendants being detained for…
UN Security Council condemns Myanmar executions
In a rare consensus on the post-coup crisis, the Security Council released a statement condemning the executions and calling for the immediate release of ousted leader Aung San…
Malaysia’s PM Ismail says more reforms in store, signalling polls won’t be called soon
Malaysia's next general election must be held by September next year, at the latest.
Gerindra’s Prabowo to decide on his 2024 candidacy in August
Over the past few months, some central executive board senior members have staged public declarations endorsing the retired Army general to run again in several regions.
Sri Lankans won’t welcome ex-president Gotabaya Rajapaksa if he returns
Opposition political parties have said they will file corruption charges against Mr Rajapaksa if he is in Sri Lanka.