Malaysian PM Anwar requires to reshuffle his Cupboard
Petaling Jaya – Images of previous Head of state Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob existing still on the healthcare facility bed triggered an experience, specifically in UMNO. In the very early hours
Malaysian PM Anwar requires to reshuffle his Closet
Petaling Jaya – Pictures of previous Head of state Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob existing still on the healthcare facility bed triggered a feeling, particularly in UMNO. In the very early hours of this week, he clearly collapsed because of
Red-tagging, prohibited marketing: Relentless bugs in the Philippines’ 2025 midterm political elections
May 13, 2025 Manila – With countless Filipinos heading to the survey today on May 12,
A step towards restoring democracy: Daily Star
Dhaka – In a welcome decision, the High Court on December 17 restored the provisions of
Politicians must be open to accepting electoral defeats
February 6, 2026 Dhaka – Three things are unique about the upcoming national elections: the revival of the Jamaat-e-Islami, the rise of Tariq Rahman as a central figure in today’s politics, and
Disinformation biggest challenge ahead of Bangladesh polls: election commission secretary
February 6, 2026 Dhaka – The council said it was working to control the situation in a “dignified manner”. Addressing reporters at the EU headquarters in Agargaon this evening, Senior Secretary Akhtar
Will DDP survive? Seoul’s landmark turns into political battlefield
February 6, 2026 Seoul – For more than a decade, Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) has been one of Seoul’s iconic landmarks and a “must-see” stop for tourists. Designed by the late Zaha
Will young Thais vote for change in Feb 8 election?
Home Across Asia Will young Thais vote for change in the February 8 election? Thailand’s general election on February 8 will see a three-party power struggle among the progressive, populist and conservative
Who can administer the oath to Bangladesh’s new MPs? Law adviser explains
February 6, 2026 Dhaka – “As per the constitution, MPs must take oath under the authority of the Speaker. If the Speaker is unable to attend, the Deputy Speaker bears this responsibility.
Indonesia President Prabowo, predecessor Jokowi speeches heat up talks on 2029 election
February 6, 2026 jakarta – While the next election is still three years away, talk of 2029 is already heating up as the country’s political elite make public statements fueling early speculation
Philippine State Palace says President Marcos pleased as House rejects impeachment bids
February 5, 2026 Manila – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomed the House Judiciary Committee’s rejection of two impeachment charges against him and urged critics to “move on,” palace press officer Claire Castro
Myanmar junta plans ‘super-body’ to tighten grip on military, new government
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Fake ‘haha’ reactions attack political opponents ahead of Bangladesh elections
February 4, 2026 DHAKA – Alarmed, she wrote: “Getting seriously worried about … [name withheld] bhai’s well-being. Your views do not need to align with his in order to be concerned for
Who are the contenders to be Thailand’s next prime minister?
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Overseas media criticise Japanese parties’ plans to lower consumption tax
February 4, 2026 London/Brussels – Many overseas media outlets criticized Japan’s major political parties for their pledge to cut consumption taxes during their campaign for the House of Representatives election scheduled for
A tough fiscal test awaits Bangladesh’s next government
February 4, 2026 Dhaka – In the run-up to national elections, political parties in Bangladesh have made a series of promises to voters such as job creation for young people, increased funding
‘Politics of hope’: Cynicism is not a strategy!
February 4, 2026 Manila “Walang ganyan sa States,” the highly strung character repeatedly said in the infamous 2003 Petron Ultron television commercial. From traffic jams to pollution and bumpy roads, the self-styled
Nepal Prime Minister Karki hints at possibility of elections in two phases
February 4, 2026 kathmandu – Prime Minister Sushila Karki on March 5 said polling in hills may be held in the second phase if extreme cold makes commuting difficult. Speaking to The
Voters using AI to choose candidates in Japan’s upcoming general election
February 3, 2026 Tokyo – Generative AI is increasingly being used to help choose which candidates or parties to vote for in the upcoming House of Representatives elections. While the technology allows
‘Did you learn it from Trump?’ — South Korean President Lee draws fire for X posts
February 3, 2026 Seoul – President Lee Jae-myung’s increasingly frequent social media warnings about ending tax breaks for multiple homeowners have put his housing agenda — and his direct messaging to the
Hearing begins on Philippine President Marcos impeachment complaints
February 3, 2026 Manila – Bicol Salo party-list Rep. Terry Reardon said Sunday that the outcome of the two House impeachment charges against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will ultimately depend on the
As polls near, former Nepal PM Oli sounds softer on Gen Z uprising
February 3, 2026 kathmandu – CPN-UML president and former prime minister KP Sharma Oli appears to have softened his stance on the Gen Z uprising on September 8-9 that ousted the UML-Congress
Indonesia President Prabowo hints at harsh world politics challenging country’s non-alignment policy
February 3, 2026 jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto maintained Indonesia’s non-aligned, non-aligned foreign policy amid intensifying regional conflicts around the world, but hinted at the harsh realities of global politics that may
Gen Z pressure forced me to pick certain ministers, Nepal PM tells upper house
February 3, 2026 kathmandu – Prime Minister Sushila Karki said leaders of the Generation Z movement in September exerted strong pressure on her to appoint specific individuals as ministers when forming an
Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina, British politician niece get jail terms in corruption cases
February 3, 2026 Dhaka – Justice Md Rabiul Alam of Dhaka’s Fourth Special Judge’s Court also sentenced Hasina’s other niece Azmina Siddiq and nephew Radwan Mujib Siddiq Bobby to seven years in
Nepotism claims, gold mine expropriation: Why investors are dumping Indonesia stocks
February 2, 2026 jakarta – Indonesia’s government scrambled to reassure investors this week as growing concerns about governance and market transparency triggered an $80 billion (S$101 billion) stock market rout. The move
Women election candidates in Nepal face abuse and vitriol
kathmandu – In late December, a Facebook user uploaded a photo showing Rastriya Swatantra Party leader Ranju Darshana with his hand on her pregnant belly. The caption read: “Due to my health
Candidates brave snow and cold to campaign in Nepal highlands
February 2, 2026 Yumla – Heavy snow covers forests and rivers, and the biting cold makes even simple tasks difficult. Still, as the election approaches, party leaders and cadres brave the wind