Winning by-elections doesn’t guarantee GE15 victory, warns former malaysia prime minister Najib
Predeep Nambiar Free Malaysia Today Fri, January 24, 2020 Former prime minister Najib Razak (right) celebrating BN’s win in the Kimanis by-election recently. GEORGE TOWN, Malaysia: Former prime minister Najib […]
Indonesia’s Flawed Democracy Improves as Civil Liberty, Political Culture Stagnate
BY DION BISARA JAKARTA GLOBE WED, JANUARY 22, 2020 The Economist Intelligence Unit says the plan to abolish direct elections in Indonesia is a major threat to the country’s democracy. […]
Myanmar’s Ethnic political parties harbour concerns over China’s role
By Mizzima Thu January 23, 2020 The Union Election Commission held a coordination meeting with political parties with the aim to successfully organize the 2020 General Election, at the UEC […]
Indonesia, once regional model, falls further behind Malaysia in democracy rankings
Karina M. Tehusijarana The Jakarta Post Wed, January 22, 2020 Students protest against the planned revision of the Criminal Code and the revision of the Corruption Eradication Commission Law in front […]
Blackout lacks ‘substance, procedures’: Indonesia president Jokowi sued over govt-imposed internet ban in Papua
Marchio Irfan Gorbiano The Jakarta Post Wed, January 22, 2020 In solidarity: An activist holds up a poster during a demonstration in Jakarta on Aug. 23, 2019 to protest an […]
Natuna Conflict: DPR Says Indonesia Must Lobby Neighbors
TEMPO.CO Tue, January 21, 2020 JAKARTA, Indonesia – The House of Representatives’ Commission I suggested the government make a diplomatic breakthrough in dealing with tensions with China in Natuna waters. DPR […]
Taiwan’s foreign ministry rejects Beijing-Myanmar joint statement over sovereignty
By Mizzima Mon, January 20, 2020 MOFA spokeswoman Joanne Ou. Photo: mofa.gov.tw TAIPEI – Taiwan’s foreign ministry on Sunday pushed back against a joint statement between Beijing and Myanmar that […]
Myanmar panel finds war crimes committed in Rakhine but no genocidal intent
Nyan Lynn Aung Th Myanmar Times Mon, January 20, 2020 Senior Philippine diplomat Rosario Manalo hands over the panel report to State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. Photo: Press […]
Myanmar, China Sign Dozens of Deals on BRI Projects, Cooperation During Xi’s Visit
By NAN LWIN The Irrawaddy Sat, January 18, 2020 Myanmar State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at a signing ceremony in Naypyitaw on […]
Myanmar, China mark 70th anniversary diplomatic relations
Mizzima Sat January 18, 2020 NAWPYITAW – Myanmar, China mark 70th anniversary diplomatic relations, launch bilateral cultural, tourism year http://www.mizzima.com/
Another two politicians want Malaysia PM Mahathir to give up office
DAP MP and party’s Kelantan chairman want quick decision on Prime Minister’s departure Veronica Cordoba The Independent (S’pore) January 18, 2020 From: THE INDEPENDENT (SINGAPORE) Sat, January 18, 2020 KUALA […]
Myanmar Invites Citizens Abroad to Participate in ‘Nation-Building’
By Zaw Zaw Htwe The Irrawaddy Wed, January 15, 2020 Yangon. Photo Myanmar Times YANGON – The Myanmar government has officially invited citizens and former citizens abroad to participate […]
Cambodia protesters demand speedy land dispute resolution at ministry
Long Kimmarita The Phnom Penh Post Mon, January 13, 2020 Land protesters from Koh Kong, Kampong Speu, Oddar Meanchey and Preah Vihear provinces gathered in front of the Ministry of […]
Malaysia PM: Unbridled capitalism could fuel appetite for communism
BY RADZI RAZAK Malay Mail Tuesday, 14 Jan 2020 Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad answers questions during the Bank Rakyat 2019 National Conference on Integrity in Kuala Lumpur January […]
Malaysia AGC closes sexual harassment complaint against lawmaker Anwar over lack of evidence
BY KENNETH TEE Malay Mail Tuesday, Jan 14, 2020 Anwar has always denied the allegations, pointing out that he had been campaigning for the Port Dickson by-election at the time […]
Indonesia and Japan Discuss Counter-Terrorism and Deradicalization
BY :DIANA MARISKA JAKARTA GLOBE Mon, JANUARY 10, 2020 Police anti-terror unit Densus 88. (Antara Photo/Muhammad Iqbal) JAKARTA – Indonesia and Japan have agreed to pave a way for cooperation in counter-terrorism […]
