Thailand’s Next PM Pledges Same-Sex Marriage Legislation within 100 Days
By Arsi Mughal Chiang Rai Times sat, June 10, 2023 BANGKOK – In an unprecedented move, Thailand’s anticipated next prime minister, Pita Limjaroenrat, has vowed to pass legislation legalizing same-sex […]
Cambodia NGO CPCS agrees to call off meeting at request of MoI
Soth Koemsoeun Khmer Times June 1, 2023 PHNOM PENH – The Center for Peace and Conflict Studies (CPCS) has called off a meeting titled “Review of Current Humanitarian Efforts, and […]
Thailand – Pita’s PM ambitions facing serious hurdle
Thai PBSWorld Sun, June 11, 2023 The Election Commission’s decision to pursue possible criminal charges against Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat could pose a serious threat to his chance […]
Former Malaysian health minister Khairy entertaining thoughts of forming own political party
By Luqman Hakim New Straits Times June 5, 2023 Khairy Jamaluddin says forming a new party must also come with preparing to face the worst to come in the […]
Myanmar junta-supporting singer shot
Mizzima Sat, June 3, 2023 Myanmar junta-supporting singer Lily Naing Kyaw was shot in the head and seriously injured in her car outside her house in Yangon at about 7:00 […]
India to work closely with Malaysia, Asean for more secure, stable Indo-Pacific region
Malay Mail Fri, June 2, 2023 India’s Minister of State for External Affairs V. Muraleedharan gives his keynote address, June 2, 2023. — Bernama pic KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — […]
Malaysia Keeps Sam Rainsy Visit at Arm’s Length
By Phoung Vantha CAMBODIANESS Thu June 1, 2023 Rainsy was welcomed by a group of Cambodian Muslims at Kuala Lumpur International Airport and had a meeting with Malaysian MP Wong […]
Cambodia PM pre-empts activists, rallies
Cambodia PM pre-empts activists, rallies Kim Yutharo THE PHNOM PENH POST Wed, 31 May 2023 Prime Minister Hun Sen gestures at the inauguration ceremony for Russey Keo bridge and an […]
Poll respondents unsure Pita will be Thailand’s PM or that his coalition will form a government
Thai PBS World Sun, May 28, 2023 More than 60% of respondents in a recent opinion poll are worried that the eight coalition parties, led by Move Forward, may not […]
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