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. Read more…
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”. Read more…
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. Read more…
The Democrat Party has denied it has been approached by the regime to join the next coalition government in exchange for “A-list” ministries. Read more…
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). Read more…
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. Read more…
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Week of 1 – 14 of December 2018
CAMBODIA
Under Western pressure, Hun Sen hints at a lighter touch
December 6, 2018
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CNRM members summonsed in case that alleges plot against government
Apr 04, 2018
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INDONESIA
Vietnamese Ambassador meets leader of Indonesian party
December 10, 2018
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Jokowi stresses tolerance at cultural congress conclusion
December 10, 2018
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MALAYSIA
Gerakan: Govt saying no to local council election yet another ‘policy U-turn’
December 10, 2018
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Gerakan forms four committees to strengthen party
December 14, 2018
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Gerakan says Seafield temple should not be relocated
December 2, 2018
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PHILIPPINES
Robredo hails restoration of P100 million to OVP’s 2019 budget
December 11, 2018
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Robredo: Release of ‘Oust Duterte Movement’ list irresponsible
December 9, 2018
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SINGAPORE
Singapore-Malaysia Border Dispute
December 10, 2018
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SDP’s Dr Chee celebrates their increasing popularity
December 6, 2018
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TAIWAN
Chen Chi-mai said to eye DPP leadership run
December 14, 2018
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Foundation head to run for DPP chair
December 13, 2018
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THAILAND
Thai junta proposes Feb. 24 as date of general election
December 7, 2018
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Contest for Chartthaipattana, Dems top posts begins
December 11, 2018
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