Anwar-Najib debate: Develop the economy by adding assets, not selling them off
Former prime minister Najib Razak said the government would have additional revenue if the GST he introduced was still in effect.
Politics
Marcos’ ‘people power’
The paper says there are reasons to believe the Philippines might again fall into the grip of political dynasties.
South Korean presidential secretary under fire for hate speech
Presidential secretary for religion and multiculturalism Kim Seong-hoe was previously suspended on Facebook on multiple occasions for his comments.
‘The agony of the stomach’ shaping up as major factor in Sri Lanka’s regional politics
Material hardship was the trigger to the avalanche of opposition to the Rajapaksa administration which later took on more political dimensions.
Crisis-hit Sri Lanka gets new PM, new Cabinet to follow
The new premier, Ranil Wickremesinghe, has already served in the office five times - but it remains unclear if he will be able to get any legislation through parliament.
6,000 voters still unable to cast ballots in Lanao del Sur town
Hundreds of residents protesting a controversy over the last-minute reclustering of three voting centers have halted the voting process.
Inflation fears as Nepal banks report large withdrawals ahead of local elections
Observers say elections are like festivals when huge amounts of cash flow into the market.
Is the quest for uncorrupted politicians futile?
The writer says it is important to start building democratic institutions with checks and balances that can rein in corrupt people.
Pakistan’s political system in a state of crisis
The writer says Imran Khan’s destructive approach has made it more difficult to find a political solution to the predicament.
Jokowi’s governing algorithm, a playbook for the next president
To accomplish his or her ambitions, the next president needs to find the most stable mixture of politics, the economy, technocrats and people in uniform in this governing…