Mahathir’s desire for great power is well-documented. No one has surpassed his record of being prime minister twice and going … More
Tag: Democracy
Party-hopping – solution may be recall elections, party list system
Since GE14 in 2018, over 40 Dewan Rakyat MPs have changed their party allegiances. COMMENT | For the past few … More
Harapan rejects NOC, repeats call for emergency to end
Presidential council says solution to current crisis is a functional democracy. Pakatan Harapan has rejected a proposal by their former … More
Myanmar junta says protests are dwindling; media say at least 10 killed in Bago
NAYPYITAW (REUTERS) : Myanmar’s junta said on Friday (April 9) that a protest campaign against its rule was dwindling since … More
After silence strike, Myanmar protests again met with force
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) : Protesters against last month’s military takeover in Myanmar returned to the streets in large numbers Thursday, … More
Indonesia president Jokowi calls for high-level Asean meeting to discuss Myanmar crisis
SINGAPORE : Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Friday (March 19) called for a meeting of South-east Asian leaders to discuss … More
Myanmar’s influencers: How key stakeholders inside and outside the country could shape its future
Protests and violent crackdowns have claimed dozens of lives and brought Myanmar to a standstill one month after a military coup. The Straits … More
Myanmar police break up protests with at least nine dead, as Asean urges restraint
Myanmar sees deadliest day as 38 protesters killed YANGON (REUTERS, AFP) : Myanmar security forces opened fire on protests against … More
Democracy in the country is dead – Zahid Hamidi
This has come with the government’s move to suspend Parliament, the Umno president says. Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said … More
UN condemns Myanmar junta after two killed in anti-coup unrest
YANGON, Feb 21 : The deaths of two anti-coup protesters in Myanmar sparked fresh UN condemnation of the country’s new … More
Woman shot protesting Myanmar military takeover dies
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) : A young woman who was shot in the head by police last week during a protest … More
Algerian president dissolves parliament, frees prisoners
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) : Algeria’s president announced Thursday he would reshuffle the government and dissolve parliament to pave the way … More
Myanmar coup opponents gather for big protest to counter military claims
YANGON (REUTERS, AFP) : Opponents of Myanmar’s military coup gathered on Wednesday (Feb 17) for what they hope will be … More
Advantage China, as democracy slides from view in Southeast Asia
Strongmen in power in Myanmar, Thailand and Cambodia, single parties in Laos and Vietnam, and democracy eroding in Philippines, Indonesia, … More
Women on the frontlines of Thailand’s democracy movement
Denouncing sexual violence, demanding abortion reform and destigmatising sex work –- once-taboo issues are finding public expression in Thailand as … More
Aung San Suu Kyi’s Myanmar is no longer a symbol of hope
This US presidential election has cast such a long shadow that other events that would normally be noted have been … More
Public feedback sought in study on way forward for Malaysia democracy
KUALA LUMPUR : A detailed study to ascertain the way forward in Malaysia’s democracy is being conducted by a research … More
Eight supporters of democracy arrested in Hong Kong
Lawmaker Ted Hui was arrested today; yesterday, police arrested seven other pro-democracy activists, including four lawmakers. On 8 May, the … More
Thailand: Protesters keep up pressure ahead of parliamentary debate
• Demonstrators chanted “Prayuth Out” after the prime minister ignored a deadline set for his resignation. • Parliament is also … More
Inspired by Thai peers, Laotian netizens demand democratic reforms
Defying bans, they flood social media with hundreds of thousands of posts criticizing the communist regime in Vientiane. They ask … More
Tensions remain high between Thai government and protesters
BANGKOK: Thailand’s government and the country’s pro-democracy movement appeared no closer to resolving their differences Saturday (Oct 24), as the … More
Malaysia’s greatest political challenge
The nation’s future hangs in the balance, and the proposed emergency rule by the Muhyiddin administration will be the beginning … More
Why Malaysia needs a ‘confidence and supply’ government, not a state of emergency
If PM Muhyiddin Yassin can get the support of 40 or more opposition MPs, coalition partner Umno’s 39 seats would … More
Thailand protests: Why are people taking to the streets?
Massive student-led anti-government protests have rocked Bangkok over the past few days. DW spoke to several demonstrators about why they … More
