Week of 19 – 26 of October 2018

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Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva on Wednesday promised to push for elections of provincial governors as part of administrative reforms. He said the decentralisation of power to residents in the provinces was necessary to help reduce inequality between regions.

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30357113

The DPP’s “Anti-annexation, Protect Taiwan”(反併吞、護台灣) rally took place Saturday along the World Games Avenue in Kaohsiung’s Zuoying District.

https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3557051

Prime Minister Hun Sen landed in Phnom Penh on Thursday after a nine-day trip to Europe and Turkey, hailing the official visits as “bringing great results” for the Kingdom and its people.

However, a former Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) lawmaker questioned what benefits the trip would bring ordinary Cambodians.

https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-hails-trip-turkey-and-europe-great-success

Hundreds of Singaporeans have expressed their support for Singapore Democratic Party secretary-general Dr Chee Soon Juan after an anonymous article claimed that he “badmouthed Singapore to foreigners again”.

http://theindependent.sg/hundreds-of-singaporeans-express-support-for-chee-soon-juan-after-article-claims-he-badmouthed-singapore-to-foreigners/

After repeated attacks against her from President Duterte himself, Vice President Leni Robredo believes she is the “most vilified” government official in the country. Robredo made the statement during an open forum at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington yesterday.

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2018/10/19/1861383/leni-robredo-im-most-vilified-govt-official

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Week of 19  – 26 of October 2018

CAMBODIA

Former opposition lawmaker Channy dies aged 57
October 26, 2018
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/former-opposition-lawmaker-channy-dies-aged-57

Government slams the IPU’s call to release Kem Sokha
October 22, 2018
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/government-slams-ipus-call-release-kem-sokha

INDONESIA

Wooing young voters in Indonesia
October 25, 2018
https://www.economist.com/asia/2018/10/27/wooing-young-voters-in-indonesia

MALAYSIA

Dominic Lau gunning for Gerakan presidency
October 23, 2018
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2018/10/23/dominic-lau-gunning-for-gerakan-presidency/

PHILIPPINES

Leni to voters: Don’t fall for sweet words
October 25, 2018
http://manilastandard.net/news/national/278931/leni-to-voters-don-t-fall-for-sweet-words.html

Benigno Aquino III, Leni Robredo endorse opposition Senate 12
October 25, 2018
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2018/10/25/1863045/benigno-aquino-iii-leni-robredo-endorse-opposition-senate-12

TAIWAN

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen meets relatives of rail crash victims 
October 22, 2018
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/society/article/2169621/taiwan-president-tsai-ing-wen-meets-relatives-rail-crash-killed

Thousands March in Taiwan Over Independence, ‘Bullying’ From Beijing
October 22, 2018
https://www.rfa.org/english/news/china/taiwan-10222018111028.html

THAILAND

Thai, Malaysian PMs pledge push for southern peace
October 25, 2018
https://thethaiger.com/news/bangkok/thai-malaysian-pms-pledge-push-for-southern-peace

Contest for Chartthaipattana, Dems top posts begins 
October 26, 2018
https://www.bangkokpost.com/news/politics/1564578/contest-for-chartthaipattana-dems-top-posts-begins

 

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