In Indonesia, one political dynasty makes way for another as Kediri prepares to vote
Asip Hasani The Jakarta Post Tue, September 8, 2020 The head of the General Elections Commission’s (KPU) Kediri chapter, Ninik Sunarmi (right), leads a virtual inauguration ceremony for the voting […]
Myanmar’s Election Season in Full Swing
THE IRRAWADDY Tue, September 8, 2020 NAYPYITAW – Myanmar’s political parties launched their campaigns for November’s election on Tuesday, which marked the beginning of the official campaign period.
Is Malaysia state Perak forest land being sold to political cronies, asks politician
Predeep Nambiar FREE MALAYSIA TODAY Mon, September 7, 2020 Hamidah Osman claimed the Kledang Saiong Forest Reserve, was among the sites which has been earmarked for logging and forest farming […]
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 […]
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