Politics News

Malaysian PKR leader Rafizi Ramli arrested over leaked IMDB probe documents

Rafizi Ramli, vice-president of the People's Justice Party (PKR), was arrested outside the Malaysian parliament on Tuesday.

Apr 6, 2016

By Jacob J

Iceland Prime Minister Gunnlaugsson resigns over offshore finance scandal

Iceland Prime Minister Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson resigns over offshore finance scandal

Gunnlaugsson says he does not want to obstruct any further reform of the financial system by continuing as the prime minister.

Apr 6, 2016

By Jacob J

Mahathir Mohamad is a traitor who betrayed Malays, says PM Najib

Najib, who is trying to shake off numerous financial scandals, said Mahathir betrayed the Malays by joining ranks with the opposition.

Apr 5, 2016

By Jacob J

criminal investigation against mahathir mohamad

Mahathir hits out at Najib over GST; warns 'rulers will have to listen to people'

Mahathir reiterates his stance that he had asked Najib not to go ahead with GST.

Apr 3, 2016

By Jacob J

Revolt of Mahathir has ended; his 'obsession' to oust Najib dented polity, says minister

Minister says long-standing political crisis has caused an erosion in investor confidence and hurt the economy..

Apr 2, 2016

By Jacob J

Former security chief Tran Dai Quang sworn in as Vietnam's new president

Quang, 59, is a former police general from the ministry of public security.

Apr 2, 2016

By Jacob J

Myanmar house meets as Suu Kyi's NLD set to elect new president

Myanmar: As state counsellor, Suu Kyi moves closer to bypassing constitutional ban

The newly created advisory position allows the 70-year-old leader a larger role across the government.

Apr 1, 2016

By Jacob J

Philippines: Grace Poe says will relax curbs on foreign investors in media, utilities

Grace Poe races to top spot in opinion polls ahead of May election

Rodrigo Duterte and Jejomar Binay are statistically tied for second place with 24 percent and 23 percent voter preference.

Apr 1, 2016

By Jacob J

1MDB probe: Mysterious millions in Malaysian PM Najib's accounts spent on luxury goods, political payouts- WSJ

'As much as $15 million was spent on clothes, jewelry and cars in countries including the US, Malaysia and Italy'

Mar 31, 2016

By Jacob J

Htin Kyaw, first elected civilian president, takes power in Myanmar

Htin Kyaw takes over from semi-civilian ruler Thein Sein to become the first elected civilian leader in more than 50 years.

Mar 30, 2016

By Jacob J

Myanmar military asserts political role as power transition is underway

Myanmar is undergoing a landmark transition from rule under military junta to elected democracy.

Mar 28, 2016

By Jacob J

Mahathir sharpens knives for Najib as Umno plans to crush dissidents

Ruling United Malay National Organisation says it plans action against dissenters Muhyiddin Yassin and Mukhriz Mahathir.

Mar 28, 2016

By Jacob J

Najib deals slap in face for Mahathir by naming Badawi as Petronas advisor

Earlier this week, Mahathir filed a lawsuit accusing Najib of corruption and abuse of power.

Mar 26, 2016

By Jacob J

Obama dances with tango pro at argentina state dinner

President Barack Obama's 'inviolable right' to tango

Stepping out of the sombre state dinner mood, Obama took tango steps with pro dancer dancer Mora Godoy.

Mar 24, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Mahathir Mohamad files lawsuit accusing Najib Razak of corruption, abuse of power

Mahathir says Najib misused his power by trying to smother investigations into both these scandals.

Mar 23, 2016

By Jacob J

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