This has come with the government’s move to suspend Parliament, the Umno president says. Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said … More
Tag: Democracy
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
Democracy, human rights deteriorating in Malaysia since Covid-19 hit, says watchdog
KUALA LUMPUR : Democracy and human rights have declined in 80 countries, including Malaysia, since the Covid-19 pandemic hit earlier … More
Unconstitutional for speaker to deny no-confidence vote
THE prime minister is reported as stating that his administration cannot be toppled by “street demonstrations” because that would be … More
Thai protesters rally for 4th day in Bangkok despite ban on large gatherings
BANGKOK: Thousands of protesters gathered at several locations in Bangkok on Saturday (Oct 17) to call for an end to … More
Proposed “prorogation” of parliament nothing more than a sham to prolong the government’s shelf life
The proposal by MIC President Tan Sri A. Vigneswaran to prorogue Parliament is a thinly-disguised lifeline to Tan Sri Muhyiddin … More
Thai youths to demand political reform in planned major demonstration
BANGKOK: Thailand is set to witness another major demonstration starting on Wednesday (Oct 14), led by youths who are calling … More
For Anwar, Shafie’s Sabah setback still won’t guarantee him Malaysia’s top job, say analysts
KUALA LUMPUR : On paper at least, Parti Warisan Sabah’s defeat in the September state polls was a boon to … More
Allowing polls delay may lead to abuse, warns expert
Constitutional lawyer says this could see ruling parties ordering postponements if they find public support unfavourable KUALA LUMPUR – Amending 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
