'Islam-based parties will fail in Sarawak' - Analysts
Political analysts opine that PAS and its splinter party, Amanah will be disappointed if they are to use the Sarawak election to gauge their strength.
Sun Dec 27 2015
Islamic parties bounce back in Muslim-majority Indonesia
Indonesia's Muslim parties enjoyed a surprise jump in support at legislative elections, but analysts put it more down to anger with a corrupt ruling party.
Sun Apr 13 2014
Indonesian Islamic parties head for poll drubbing
Indonesia's five main Muslim parties are heading for their worst ever showing at the elections.
Sun Mar 30 2014
Sex, lies and beef: racy scandal hits Indonesia's Islamic parties
"Beefgate" scandal has shattered the clean image of Indonesia's biggest Islamic party and could further damage already-unpopular Muslim parties at national polls next year.
Sat Dec 14 2013
Strike in Bangladesh to ban Islamic parties
Authorities deploy 10,000 police and security forces as hundreds of protestors strike, causing closure of schools and stores and disrupted traffic.
Tue Dec 18 2012
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024