Week of 29 of December 2018 – 4 of January 2019

The Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD) have featured opposition Senator Leila de Lima in its latest book that offers a rare glimpse of the inspiring stories of 16 Asian women who are at the frontline of a democratic struggle now being fought globally. Read more…

Former opposition leader Kem Sokha has called on all politicians to cease using immoral tactics in the political arena in 2019 and urged them to become better role models for the next generation. Read more…

Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has rejected Pheu Thai’s offer to make a pact with the Democrats to form a government of national unity after the Feb 24 general election. Read more…

President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan urged China on Tuesday to seek a peaceful solution to its differences with Taiwan and stressed that the island’s people want to maintain self-rule. Read more…

In this New Year, the Singapore Democrats renew our commitment and redouble our efforts to bring about positive change for our nation and our people. Read more…

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Week of 29 of December 2018  – 4 of January  2019

CAMBODIA
Cambodia’s One-Party Parliament Approves Expansion of Councilor Positions With Eye on Opposition

January 3, 2019
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Sar Kheng: Return of Sokha up to courts
January 4, 2019
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INDONESIA
Jokowi says people should live peacefully in diverse world
December 30, 2018
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President Jokowi Arrives in North Sumatra on Working Visit
December 30, 2018
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MALAYSIA
A new Malaysia in distress
January 1, 2019
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Gerakan takes Pakatan to task over ‘unfulfilled promises’
December 29, 2018
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PHILIPPINES
De Lima on Duterte ‘confession’ of molesting maid: ‘It’s time to get angry’
January 1, 2019
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Robredo launches fund drive to aid ‘Usman’ victims
January 1, 2019
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SINGAPORE
Chee Soon Juan reflects: 2018 will be remembered as a year of price increases and economic lethargy 
January 4, 2019
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TAIWAN
DPP chair hopeful challenges Tsai’s 2020 candidacy
January 3, 2019
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DPP senior voices urge Taiwan’s President Tsai not to seek re-election in 2020
January 3, 2019
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THAILAND
Pheu Thai seeks pact with Democrats
January 1, 2019
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Thai politicians gear up for first election since military coup
December 31, 2018
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