
G25 statement on key legislative reforms: Strengthening parliamentary independence and media freedom
G25 urges MPs, civil society, and public to support efforts to strengthen legislation and safeguard Malaysia's democracy and media freedom.
Fri Feb 28 2025
Consider This: Myanmar — 4 Years After The Coup
Four years ago, on February 1st, 2021, Myanmar’s military staged a coup, overturning a democratically elected government. Today the country remains in turmoil but resistance forces have since gained ground, while the military junta faces declining control. Will 2025 mark a turning point for Myanmar? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Debbie Stothard, founder of the democracy advocacy group, Alternative ASEAN Network on Burma.
Mon Feb 03 2025

Indonesia's new leader expands military's role in test of fragile democracy
Nearly 30 years after Suharto's fall, Indonesia's president stirs unease by relying on the military to enforce his governing vision.
Wed Jan 29 2025

Democracy hangs by a thread. Who is going to save it?
In 2024, elections were set to revitalise the democratic agenda for the next generation.
Sun Dec 29 2024

How Macron’s gamble unleashed chaos on France’s Fifth Republic
Frances crisis shows why thoughtful, reflective leadership may be the key to lasting solutions.
Sun Dec 29 2024

Hong Kong offers bounties for six more democrats in security squeeze
Hong Kong imposed bounties of HK$1 million on six more pro-democracy campaigners deemed to have violated national security laws.
Tue Dec 24 2024

ASEAN will want inclusive Myanmar election, Thailand says
If there is an election, ASEAN would want an inclusive process that included all stakeholders, says Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa.
Fri Dec 20 2024

Can South Koreans protect their democracy?
As a second bid to impeach Yoon Suk-yeol gathers steam, South Koreans show that democracys light still burns brightly in Seoul.
Sat Dec 14 2024

What short-lived martial law says about South Korean democracy and the position of President Yoon
Yoon Suk-Yeol presides over a divided party, a gridlocked parliament and a population in which he has become very unpopular.
Wed Dec 04 2024

Presidential term limits help protect democracy - long ones can be dangerous
Legal scholars offer insights into the role of presidential term limits in a democracy.
Sun Dec 01 2024

Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists in landmark national security trial
The Chinese and Hong Kong governments say the national security laws were necessary to restore order after mass pro-democracy protests.
Tue Nov 19 2024

After long legal battle, Hong Kong's 47 democrats brace for sentencing
Jail terms are expected to range from several years for participants to possible life imprisonment for principal offenders.
Mon Nov 18 2024

Voters overwhelmingly say U.S. democracy is under threat as voting enters final hours
Democracy and the economy ranked by far as the most important issues for voters, with around a third of respondents citing each.
Wed Nov 06 2024

American democracy tiptoes the knife's edge
After campaigning for four years, has Donald Trump done enough to wear Americans down, or will the Democrats hold on?
Sat Oct 26 2024

Prabowo takes up Indonesian presidency, vows to tackle corruption, other issues
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto on Sunday took over as president of the world's third-largest democracy, vowing to combat internal issues
Sun Oct 20 2024

Social media platform X down again for thousands of users, Downdetector shows
Elon Musk's social media platform X was down again for thousands of users in the United States, according to Downdetector.com.
Mon Mar 10 2025

The end of cheap palm oil? Output stalls as biodiesel demand surges
Palm oil now trades at a premium over soybean oil, reversing past discounts.
Mon Mar 10 2025

UK Minister’s visit reinforces shared commitment to secure and resilient growth
The UK and Malaysia will step up cooperation to drive economic growth through trade and investment in key sectors.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Mark Carney, crisis-fighting central banker, to lead Canada through US trade war
Mark Carney argues Canada must fight Trump's tariffs with dollar for dollar retaliation and diversify trading relations in the medium term.
Mon Mar 10 2025

China vows utmost efforts for 'peaceful reunification' with Taiwan
China will also take all necessary steps to safeguard the country's territorial integrity, it's foreign ministry says.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Hanoi bans tours on Train Street
The tourism department urges travel agencies to warn staff about traffic accident risks near train street cafes.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Room for talks on opposition MP allocations - PM
PM says issues can be raised in meetings, and the draft MoU on opposition allocations can be amended if needed.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Philippines' Duterte says he will accept arrest if ICC issues warrant
The International Criminal Court is set to issue a warrant over Rodrigo Duterte's years-long "war on drugs" that killed thousands.
Mon Mar 10 2025

May 6 decision on Najib's representation to drop RM27 mln SRC money laundering charges
The prosecution is requesting a new case management date to update on the outcome of the representation.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Doctor rearrested over multiple indecent behaviour claims
According to police, the doctor's initial remand period ends today but he was rearrested in connection with the third police report.
Mon Mar 10 2025