Mahathir made caretaker PM after Malaysia’s King accepts his resignation
After his resignation, the ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition saw the departure of dozens of lawmakers that left it short of a majority in Parliament. Just hours after…
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Bangladesh abolishes quota in jobs
Bangladesh scraps reservation in government jobs after massive protests by students. Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on April 11 scrapped the quota system in government…
Profile: Win Myint
Win Myint, Suu Kyi ally and new president of Myanmar. Myanmar’s Parliament has named Win Myint, a strong supporter of de facto leader and Nobel Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi,…
India’s two main parties spar over data breach
Congress Party accuses Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official app of leaking data. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the…
Facebook faces worldwide probe, plunge in reputation in data scandal
With revelations that its user data was unwittingly used by Cambridge Analytica to influence elections globally, Facebook is facing a worldwide probe and plunge in reputation.…
Moon should reach out to opposition over constitution reform
An editorial in the Korea Herald argues that constitution reform measures are not inclusive enough. The latest developments surrounding constitutional amendment show politicians…
India bets big on solar after Macron visit
India is investing heavily in its renewable sector after an early-March visit from French President Emmanuel Macron. India has stepped up efforts to position itself as a global…
Malaysia’s election battlegrounds
With time rapidly ticking away before the Malaysian Parliament’s term expires on June 24, the battle to woo voters ahead of the country’s 14th General Election continues.…
Malaysia’s political parties
A look at Malaysia’s political parties ahead of general elections later this year. As Malaysians prepare to go to the polls, let’s take a closer look at some of the…
Thai junta postpones election but for a reason
The rejection by Thailand’s military government of seven proposed election commissioners is the latest set back for Thailand’s return to democracy. Since it came to power in…