Malaysia King’s efforts to resolve political crisis highlight role of constitutional monarchy
MALAY MAIL Fri, Feb 28, 2020 Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah speaks to members of the media at Istana Negara February 25, 2020. ― Picture by […]
Tommy Thomas quits as Malaysia’s AG
BY SOO WERN JUN MALAY MAIL Fri, Feb 28, 2020 Attorney General Tan Sri Tommy Thomas is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, February 24, 2020. ― Picture by […]
Raed Fares, the Syrian Journalist and Activist, Receives Legatum Institute’s 2020 Courage in Journalism Award
Philippa Stroud and Nathan Gamester of the Legatum Institute, with Courage in Journalism judges Mike Thomson, of the BBC; Abeer Saady, of the Ethical Journalism Network; and Kate Clark, of […]
Malaysia Political Crisis – Sacked, cast aside, fell ill – now Muhyiddin assured as Malaysia’s ‘PM8’
A Special Correspondent Free Malaysia Today Fri, February 28, 2020 Muhyiddin Yassin is likely to become Malaysia’s 8th prime minister after a week of political vacuum. KUALA LUMPUR: Muhyiddin Yassin […]
Only talking about peace will not extinguish fire of civil war, Myanmar State Counsellor says
By Soe Thu Aung Mizzima Wed, February 26, 2020 State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi meets with the local people in Myawady and Hlaingbwe townships in Kayin State […]
Myanmar ICJ Defender to Give Lecture in Yangon
By Zin Lin Htet The Irrawaddy Tue, February 25, 2020 William Schabas defends Myanmar at the International Court of Justice on Dec. 12, 2019. / ICJ Live YANGON, Myanmar – […]
At Dataran Merdeka, young Malaysians denounce ‘backdoor government’ attempt
BY JERRY CHOONG Malay Mail Wednesday, Feb 26, 2020 Protesters hold up posters during a rally at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur February 25, 2020. — Pictures by Hari Anggara […]
Despite collapse of his govt, a ‘stronger’ Malaysia PM Dr M now spoilt for choice
A Special Correspondent Free Malaysia Today Tue, February 25, 2020 Without a party, Mahathir is now free to choose his team. PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia: Despite the collapse of the coalition he […]
Singapore’s relaxed ex-PM takes swipe at Malaysia PM Mahathir, Najib follows
FMT Reporters Free Malaysia Today Mon, February 24, 2020 A relaxed Goh Chok Tong, retired Singapore PM, pictured at Marine Parade, Singapore. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA, Malaysia: Goh Chok Tong, […]
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