Nepotism not always bad, Indonesia Coordinating Political, Legal and Security Affairs Minister says
The Jakarta Post Sun, September 6, 2020 Coordinating Political, Legal and Security Affairs Minister Mahfud MD talks to reporters on the sidelines of an event held by law firm Dentons […]
Cambodia Plans Controversial New Internet Firewall
By Jasmina Yap THE LAOTIAN TIMES, Thu, September 3, 2020 Cambodian browses the internet at a local cafe (Photo: Vanna) PHNOM PENH – Cambodia has laid plans to route its […]
Laos – Bokeo Gets Tough on Illegal Signage
By Phayboune Thanabouasy THE LAOTIAN TIMES, Thu, September 3, 2020 Bokeo Province gets tough on signs BOKEO PROVINCE – Authorities in Bokeo Province have cracked down on illegal signage that […]
Facebook prepares to combat misuse of its platform in the 2020 Myanmar election
Mizzima Wed, September 2, 2020 Facebook has said in a statement that it was preparing for Myanmar’s general election in November by improving the detection and removal of hate speech, […]
Political comeback bid: Former Cambodia opposition party leaders seek to form party
Ben Sokhean / Khmer Times September 1, 2020 PHNOM PENH – After three years of political inactivity following a five-year ban, some former senior members of the court-dissolved CNRP are […]
INDONESIA – PDI-P fires members who refuse to back Jokowi’s son-in-law for Medan mayor
Apriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post Wed, September 2, 2020 MEDAN – The ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) has sacked members who have refused to support the nomination of […]
Indonesia President Jokowi expresses hope for stronger, mutually beneficial ties with China
Moch. Fiqih Prawira Adjie The Jakarta Post Tue, September 1, 2020 JAKARTA – Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has expressed his hope for a stronger relationship with China during a […]
Popular Kachin Party Calls for Abolition of China-Backed Dam in Myanmar in Election Policy Platform
By Nan Lwin THE IRRAWADDY, Mon, August 31, 2020 Graffiti opposing the Myitsone Dam is seen on a rock at the project site near Myitkyina, the capital YANGON—A popular Kachin […]
PKS backs Indonesia VP Ma’ruf’s daughter over Prabowo’s niece for South Tangerang mayoral race
The Jakarta Post Sun, August 30, 2020 JAKARTA – The Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) has nominated the daughter of Vice President Ma’ruf Amin, Siti Nur Azizah, and Ruhama Ben to […]
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