Rappler CEO and executive editor Maria Ressa is out on bail Thursday after her detention for a cyber libel case.
Ressa was arrested after the Manila Regional Trial Court 46 issued a warrant of arrest against her for a cyber libel case involving a story published on their online news platform May 2012, months before the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 was passed. Read more…
The European Union started an 18-month process on Monday that could lead to the suspension of Cambodia’s duty-free trade access over its record on human rights and democracy. Read more…
Former Barisan Nasional (BN) component Gerakan is rebranding with the aim of returning to Parliament and regaining control of Penang, said president Datuk Dominic Lau. Read more…
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) yesterday announced new appointments intended to boost party morale following the DPP’s defeats in the nine-in-one elections in November last year. Read more…
Judging by what key politicians had to say at a public debate yesterday, it looks like the universal healthcare scheme will stay no matter which party leads the next government.
“I am confident that no one will curb the benefits offered by the existing healthcare schemes,” Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said at a debate on Thailand’s healthcare agenda. Read more…
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Week of 9 – 15 of February 2019
CAMBODIA
Former Opposition Leader Warns Chinese Immigrants Not to ‘Provoke Backlash’
February 13, 2019
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Hun Sen sees opportunity in EBA withdrawal
February 15, 2019
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INDONESIA
Indonesia’s Next Election Is in April. The Islamists Have Already Won.
February 14, 2019
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Former Jakarta governor Ahok joins Indonesia’s ruling party PDI-P
February 9, 2019
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MALAYSIA
Gerakan to sit out Semenyih polls
February 14, 2019
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Reveal actual qualifications of all ministers, Gerakan tells PH
February 10, 2019
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PHILIPPINES
Official campaign period starts for national candidates
February 12, 2019
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Otso Diretso campaigns in Leni Robredo bailiwick
February 14, 2019
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SINGAPORE
Chee Soon Juan sells his new book at the same spot J. B. Jeyaretnam did, echoes, “Make It Right for Singapore!”
February 9, 2019
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TAIWAN
DPP prioritizes review of ex-official travel ban bills
February 15, 2019
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Boom, zap, pow: Tsai Ing-wen saves the day
February 14, 2019
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THAILAND
Hot : Young Democrats offer free hugs in Bangkok
February 14, 2019
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Thai princess apologises after being disqualified from PM run
February 13, 2019
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