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.
Politics
‘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.
Pakistan in new crisis after top court’s ruling
The ruling ramps up pressure on the federal government as it attempts to implement tough, and unpopular, economic reforms to stave off a financial crisis.
With its citadel in Punjab gone, the govt will now face increased pressure to call early elections
It is clear that the change in the political scene after the top court’s decision will prove to be the most massive setback for the PML-N in its history.
PM Shehbaz accuses judiciary of having ‘double standards’ for different parties
The criticism came after the Supreme Court removed PML-N leader Hamza Shehbaz as Punjab's chief minister.
‘Musang King not for forest farm’: Malaysia Energy and Natural Resources Minister
Some villagers had claimed a mammoth durian plantation was behind the floods that destroyed their properties.