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A move by Cambodia’s single-party parliament to allow banned politicians to potentially return to politics has further stoked divisions in the country’s fractured opposition, with some welcoming the development and others dismissing it as a political gambit. |
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Sam Rainsy was nominated “acting president” of the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) as the curtain fell on the two-day international conference the former opposition party held in the US over the weekend, a move supporters of the previous leader Kem Sokha blasted as “unacceptable”.
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/sam-rainsy-named-acting-president-kem-sokha-absence |
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The Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) published a statement earlier today about the state of tensions between Singapore and our closest neighbour, Malaysia. In their statement, the SDP pushed for the Republic to stand strong and to guard her territory, but also to maintain civil ties with Malaysia.
http://theindependent.sg/sdp-singapores-sovereignty-cannot-and-must-not-be-compromised-by-anyone/ |
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The Democrat Party has denied it has been approached by the regime to join the next coalition government in exchange for “A-list” ministries.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/news/politics/1587642/abhisit-denies-talk-of-coalition-invitation |
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Thailand’s former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, who leads the Democrat Party, has decided to join other political parties in boycotting a meeting with the military-run government on Friday (Dec 7). |
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The Democratic Progressive Party will choose a new leader on January 6 to succeed President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文), who resigned as chairwoman following the ruling party’s defeat in the November 24 local elections. |
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MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives, by a vote of 224 to 22 with three abstentions, yesterday approved on third and final reading its version of a federal constitution.
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2018/12/12/1876439/final-vote-house-approves-charter-change |
| WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Week of 1 – 14 of December 2018 CAMBODIA Cambodian Lawmakers OK Measure to Ease Political Ban INDONESIA Vietnamese Ambassador meets leader of Indonesian party Jokowi stresses tolerance at cultural congress conclusion MALAYSIA Gerakan forms four committees to strengthen party Gerakan says Seafield temple should not be relocated |
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Robredo hails restoration of P100 million to OVP’s 2019 budget Robredo: Release of ‘Oust Duterte Movement’ list irresponsible SINGAPORE SDP’s Dr Chee celebrates their increasing popularity TAIWAN Foundation head to run for DPP chair THAILAND Contest for Chartthaipattana, Dems top posts begins |
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