Philippine President Marcos releases video warning against trolls
The Presidential Communications Office released the video amid online criticism which attributed Thursday’s collapse of the P1.2-billion Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela to…
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Malaysian PM Anwar needs to reshuffle his Cabinet
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is approaching the mid-term of his administration, a juncture when the electorate wants to feel that this government has delivered and made a difference…
Concerns grow over military’s role in Indonesia as President Prabowo appoints officers to civilian posts
Article 47 of the military (TNI) law of 2004 stipulates that active military officers can fill only high-ranking positions in just 10 government institutions. But a string of…
Malaysian authorities seize millions worth in foreign currency, gold in ex-PM Ismail Sabri graft probe
Foreign currencies seized worth US$38 million comprised Thailand Baht, Saudi Riyal, Pound Sterling, Korean Won, Euro, Swiss Francs, and Chinese Yuan. 16kg in gold seized worth…
Thai public dissatisfied with the performance of government, PM: poll
The survey was conducted among 1,310 samples, aged 18 and above, from all regions, education levels, professions, and income groups nationwide.
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission to haul up 8 more people in ex-PM Ismail Sabri’s aides’ graft probe
MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the eight individuals will be called in to assist with the investigation on suspected corruption as early as this week.
Democracy Index: Bangladesh nosedives to 100th spot
The country remains a hybrid regime but now ranks closer to the lower end of the classification.
South Korea’s Constitutional Court rules acting president has duty to appoint 9th justice
Failure to do so would constitute a violation of the legislature's rights, in a ruling in favor of the National Assembly that impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol last December.
Indonesia President Prabowo and former President Megawati still on good terms: PDI-P
PDI-P spokesperson Ahmad Basarah said the perceived tension between the two politicians could be blamed on people who attempted to drive a wedge between them.
Dhaka blockade on Friday if committee not dissolved, say private university students
Tensions flared as private university students, who played a significant role in the July uprising, found themselves excluded from the newly formed Bangladesh Gonotantrik Chhatra…