Malaysia in turmoil
Joshua Purushotman and Sangeetha Amarthalingam The Phnom Penh Post Tue, February 25, 2020 Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad. Photo: Free Malaysia Today KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Dr […]
PM Hun Sen asks Cambodians to believe in government
Niem Chheng | The Phnom Penh Post Tue, February 25, 2020 Prime Minister Hun Sen asked citizens and investors to have confidence in the government, which has drafted a four-point […]
Indonesia’s Maluku indigenous people arrested amid conflict with company over disputed forest
Belseran Christ The Jakarta Post Fri, February 21, 2020 Indigenous people in Sabuai village, Eastern Seram regency in Maluku hold a customary ritual in a forest area they claim as […]
Singapore man in N95 mask distances himself from nurse waiting for the same lift – discrimination amidst the COVID-19 outbreak?
MIREN GONZALEZ THE INDEPENDENT SINGAPORE February 21, 2020 “Is the public so fearful of us nurses or medical officers?” asked the nurse. Photo for illustrative purposes only/Singapore Nurses Association Facebook […]
Malaysia AG says home minister ‘absolutely correct’ on terrorist list prerogative, but law demands a review every six months
BY DEBRA CHONG MALAY MAIL Saturday, 22 Feb 2020 Tan Sri Tommy Thomas has clarified that he had not questioned the home minister’s authority in classifying the Liberation Tigers of […]
Indonesian students vow to return to streets, this time joining workers against jobs bill
The Jakarta Post Fri, February 21, 2020 Workers march on the street in front of the House of Representatives (DPR) complex in Central Jakarta to protest against the omnibus bill on […]
Minister suggests ‘the rich’ should marry ‘the poor’ to reduce Indonesia’s poverty rate
The Jakarta Post Thu, February 20, 2020 Coordinating Human Development and Culture Minister Muhadjir Effendy waves toward journalists as President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo (unseen) unveils his new Cabinet on the […]
Morals matter in foreign policy
Chheang Vannarith / Khmer Times Wed, February 19, 2020 MS Westerdam passengers arrive at Phnom Penh International Airport from Sihanoukville. City Hall PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – To realists, in foreign […]
Myanmar’s President Calls for Military Not to Meddle in Politics
By Thiha Lwin The Irrawaddy Fri, February 14, 2020 President U Win Myint at the opening ceremony of an equestrian statue of Gen. Aung San in Naypyitaw. / Thiha Lwin […]