Politics News

Defiant Najib orchestrates expulsion of Muhyiddin and Mukhriz from Unmo

Najib Razak says his government has the mandate and it will focus on the country's development.

Mar 7, 2016

By Jacob J

Pyongyang threatens pre-emptive nuclear strike as US, South Korea hold joint drill

The North interprets the US-South Korea joint drill as a rehearsal for the invasion of the communist country.

Mar 7, 2016

By Jacob J

Brazil's former president Lula arrested in corruption probe

New 'evidence' in the corruption probe against Lula brings the ongoing Petrobras investigation closer to President Roussef

Mar 5, 2016

By Jacob J

Mahathir vs Najib: Barisan Nasional leaders close ranks behind embattled prime minister

The signing of the citizens' declaration is a charade says Communications Minister Salleh.

Mar 5, 2016

By Jacob J

South Korean arms procurer faces probe on $35mn deal: Yonhap

The suspected deal was for a surveillance system that helps integrate existing radar and thermal imaging devices.

Mar 4, 2016

By Boby Michael

Release Anwar Ibrahim and repeal sodomy law, Human Rights Watch tells Malaysia

Anwar Ibrahim joins Mahathir as bid to oust Najib gathers force

Najib is reeling from allegations that he diverted hundreds of millions of dollars from a state fund to his personal account.

Mar 4, 2016

By Jacob J

Thailand: Junta arrests ex-minister for questioning general's 'sexist remark' on Yingluck

Junta leader General Prawit Wongsuwan's said that soldiers photograph Yingluck because she is pretty.

Mar 3, 2016

By Jacob J

Super Tuesday: Clinton wins Georgia and Virginia, Trump set to sweep major states

Republican frontrunner Donald Trump won in Georgia, with opinion polls predicting his victory in all 12 states.

Mar 2, 2016

By Jacob J

Us presidential election

Malaysia's Attorney-General Mohamed Apandi cleared Najib of wrongdoing

More than $1 billion was transferred into Najib's account - WSJ

Investigators believe a vast chunk of the $1 billion came from Malaysian state fund 1MDB.

Mar 1, 2016

By Jacob J

criminal investigation against mahathir mohamad

Mahathir Mohamad quits ruling Unmo; says it's Najib's party

'I feel embarrassed that I am associated with a party that is seen as supporting corruption'

Feb 29, 2016

By Jacob J

China to work for investment treaty with US, infra cooperation with Turkey: Vice Premier Wang

Wang met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew and the Turkish counterpart Mehmet Simsek in Beijing on Sunday.

Feb 29, 2016

By Boby Michael

Pro-democracy candidate wins Hong Kong's by-election

Pro-democracy candidate wins Hong Kong's first election after 'fishball riots'

Edward Leung Tin-kei, who was arrested following the street riots, secured the third place

Feb 29, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore calls for code of conduct in South China Sea

Singapore has its "work cut out" as the coordinator of Asean-China relations in the backdrop of simmering tensions in disputed waters.

Feb 28, 2016

By Jacob J

China terms Pentagon remarks on South China Sea as 'fallacy'

China urges the U.S. to stop playing up the situation.

Feb 27, 2016

By Boby Michael

Cambodia seeks modern Chinese warships to bolster maritime defence

Cambodia has a vestigial fleet consisting of patrol craft, and it would be in China's interest to help it beef up its maritime operations.

Feb 26, 2016

By Jacob J

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