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Malaysia Dissolves Parliament, Calls for Election

October 10, 2022 abdillah Leave a comment

The Malaysian Prime Minister, Ismail Sabri, has just announced the dissolution of the country’s parliament, paving the way for the country’s 15th General Election. The move was much anticipated following weeks of speculation. In his address to the nation, the Prime Minister mentioned that the “people’s mandate is a powerful

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Singapore election 2020: Is Singapore politics turning a new page?

September 5, 2020 abdillah Leave a comment

Singapore opened its 14th parliamentary session recently. This came on the back of a general election held in early July. By any measure of democratic elections Singapore’s recent election is a thumping victory for the People’s Action Party (PAP) which has ruled the 700 square km island- state since 1959.

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Protesters need to craft their own terms as US distance from Hong Kong

August 24, 2019 abdillah Leave a comment

The protests in Hong Kong are showing no signs of letting up. This weekend, protesters are organising several street marches on major sites in the territory continuing their decry of what they called “the erosion of one country, two-systems model.” Meanwhile, Hong Kong authorities are mounting tighter security measures on

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Beijing may intervene in Hong Kong crisis

August 16, 2019 abdillah Leave a comment

The Global times reports that “Beijing hasn’t decided to forcefully intervene to quell the Hong Kong riots, but this option is clearly at Beijing’s disposal.” This latest opinion is yet another indicator that nerves in Beijing are beginning to wear thin. For more.

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Asian stocks expected to take some knocks following Wall Street

August 15, 2019 abdillah Leave a comment

Asian stocks are expected to take another beating after Wall Street suffered another rocky session. With yields on treasury bills declining, markets are not taking the latest US tariffs announcement on Chinese imports too kindly. President Donald Trump said he planned to talk to his Chinese counterpart soon regarding the

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Indonesia to announce a new capital city

August 14, 2019 abdillah Leave a comment

Indonesia’s President Jokowi is due to announce the country’s new capital city in the next two weeks or so. The move, which was first mooted in April, took many by surprise. But the reasons given for a new capital city are valid. Experts are saying that Jakarta is sinking given

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US-China Trade War shows no sign of letting up

August 4, 2019 abdillah Leave a comment

The United States will impose 10 percent levy on additional US300 billion worth of Chinese imports starting 1 September. This latest announcement adds to the US earlier levy on US250 billion worth of Chinese imports. The new import duties will affect a broad range of goods, from toys, smartphones, electronic

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Asian Stocks set to gain on hopes of US rate cut

July 19, 2019 abdillah Leave a comment

Asian stock markets are set for a better showing on speculation of a US Fed rate cut. For More….

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Indonesia is poised for greater things, President Jokowi.

July 18, 2019 abdillah Leave a comment

In his first speech after being re-elected, Indonesia’s President Jokowi maps out his plan for the country in the coming years. In an inspirational speech he makes the point that Indonesia is well poised for greater things. More…

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Singapore Minister says meritocracy not to blame for inequality

July 18, 2019 abdillah Leave a comment

Singapore’s second minister for education says that it is not an option to move away from meritocracy for the purpose of addressing inequality Read More

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