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G25 statement on key legislative reforms:  Strengthening parliamentary independence and media freedom

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

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

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?

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

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 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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, 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 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

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

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

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

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

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