Two commissions established by Bosnian Serb government are culmination of a fifteen-year effort to undermine, deny, and misrepresent facts established … More
Category: Politics
Like the Uyghurs, Tibetans locked up in re-education camps (I)
In Tibet, pastoralists and “surplus” farmers are trained and indoctrinated in facilities similar to Xinjiang internment camps. Chinese authorities use … More
Malaysia’s Mr. Yesterday the wrong man for tomorrow
Anwar Ibrahim should make way for a new generation of leaders Still miffed at missing his shot at Malaysia’s premiership … More
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Tussle over Sabah CM’s post piles pressure on Perikatan after Anwar’s federal takeover claim
COMMENTARY, Sept 28 — The aligned Perikatan Nasional (read: Bersatu) and Barisan Nasional (read: Umno) are deadlocked over which should … More
Sabah Election: The Legend of Muhyiddin Continues
Few days before polling day for Sabah election, Anwar Ibrahim launched the “Meridian Move”. Muhyiddin Yassin was challenged, as if … More
GRS victory in Sabah state election: What this means for PM Muhyiddin and politics at the federal level
KOTA KINABALU: The Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition led by the Malaysian Prime Minister successfully toppled the Warisan Plus state … More
Sabah head of state asks for more time to decide on chief minister post
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah head of state has asked for more time to decide on the candidate that will be … More
France’s Macron says Belarus leader Lukashenko ‘has to go’
EU refuses to recognise Lukashenko as legitimate president of ex-Soviet republic as Minsk slams foreign intervention. French President Emmanuel Macron … More
Egyptian activists claim 3 killed in anti-govt protests
Protesters killed during peaceful protests in Al-Jiza, says self-exiled dissident ISTANBUL : Three people were killed by police during anti-regime … More
Ukraine crash: Flight recorders found, leader vows ‘prompt’ probe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the cause of the crash which killed 26 people will be investigated promptly and … More
Thousands of Xinjiang mosques destroyed or damaged, report finds
Chinese region has fewer mosques and shrines than at any time since Cultural Revolution, says thinktank Thousands of mosques in Xinjiang have … More
Ups and downs in Anwar Ibrahim’s political career
1974: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, then an Islamic youth leader, is detained for leading an anti-government protest. He spends 20 months … More
Malaysian PM Muhyiddin’s alliance wins Sabah polls
Victory would bolster his bid in defending premiership in challenge from Anwar Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s alliance has won the … More
Sabah election: Every vote counts, even a Power Ranger’s
A Malaysian in a Power Ranger costume casting his vote yesterday at the polling centre in SMK Tansau, Penampang, while … More
Anwar Shock Adds to the Risks Besieging Malaysian Assets
Government instability adds to risks from virus, retail frenzy Early polls can test relative calm in Malaysian stocks, bonds Investors … More
Anwar’s plan to break up PN
Just as the Sabah state elections are in the stage of final countdown, out of the blue PKR president Anwar … More
Isa Samad, Emir the ones behind proposal to buy luxury condos at centre of FGV suit against them, witness claims
KUALA LUMPUR : Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad and Datuk Mohd Emir Mavani Abdullah were the ones who initiated … More
Is democracy in Hong Kong forever blunted?
As China flexes its muscles with a new security law and the arrest of pro-democracy advocates, Insight asks if it … More
Chinese Sabahan kingmaker factor
An estimated 172,000 Chinese voters will head to the polls on September 26 in Sabah. Chinese Sabahans currently comprise 15% … More
PM Muhyiddin banks on victory in Sabah poll after Anwar challenge
KUALA LUMPUR : Locked in a power struggle with Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysian Prime Minister Tan Sri … More
A-G should explain why petition of appeal not filed in Najib’s SRC case, says lawyer
KUALA LUMPUR : Attorney-General (A-G) Tan Sri Idrus Harun should explain the prosecution’s failure in filing its petition to appeal … More
No deal with Israel, but Saudi Arabia pushes outreach to Jews
Efforts include barring disparagement of Jews, Christians in mosques; officials say textbooks, which used to denigrate Jews and other non-Muslims … More
Controversial Brexit bill passes latest stage in UK parliament despite concerns
A controversial Brexit bill that could override parts of the Withdrawal Agreement signed with the EU has passed its latest … More
King has several options after Anwar’s power play
Malaysia’s king is set to play a key role in what happens next after opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim … More
