Presidential race escalates into show of performance
From smashing pine boards to beating for victory on drum, candidates in heated race to draw attention.
Politics
Tug of war over GE15
The writer says the date for the dissolution of the Malaysian Parliament and holding of the 15th General Election will depend on results of the Johor poll.
Bangkok governor election countdown begins
The election days will fall on May 22 or May 29, depending on the results of a crucial meeting today.
Muda will face off with PKR in Johor if talks fail, says Saddiq
The Muda president said the party has conveyed its intention of avoiding any seat clashes with PKR to DAP and Parti Amanah Negara.
Anwar’s PKR names candidates for Johor poll as talks continue with Muda
The opposition leader, however, only named 13 PKR candidates instead of the 20 he was supposed to, leaving seven seats still up in the air.
Bangkok and Pattaya governor elections planned for May
Interior Ministry and Election Commission officials will meet on February 21 to schedule long-overdue elections
Indonesia’s popular governors step up campaign for presidential elections in 2024
Well-known governors have embarked on what seems to be a scramble for popularity outside their regions months before leaving public office this year.
‘Incredible India’ now being viewed as intolerant India, says FM Qureshi
“Modi’s policies are taking a bloody and dangerous turn,” says the foreign minister. Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Thursday stated that…
Social media ‘exit’ to be one-day hiatus for Women’s Day: Modi
The announcement captured social media users and was debated at length on television channels. India’s most popular social media presence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi,…
Malaysia’s PM Muhyiddin’s vow to have ‘clean Cabinet’ could rule out top Umno figures
Some analysts like Singapore Institute of International Affairs senior fellow Oh Ei Sun believe Mr Muhyiddin, the Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia president, needs to follow through…