Indranee Rajah demands apology over ‘Sia Suay’ Facebook post by Progress Singapore Party
Indranee Rajah, Leader of the House, confronts PSP’s Leong Mun Wai in Parliament, demanding an apology for a ‘sia suay’ post that misrepresents parliamentary proceedings even after Leong Mun Wai clarifies the reference of the term.
South Korea says respects IAEA approval of Fukushima water release
Despite domestic opposition and protests, South Korea respects the UN atomic agency’s approval of Japan’s plan to release treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant. The South Korean government will provide its analysis once its independent assessment is complete.
Thai parliament to vote on new prime minister on 13 July
Thailand’s parliament will vote on appointing Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister on 13 July. His party, Move Forward Party, has formed an alliance but lacks the necessary votes. If the vote fails, further voting will take place, with the possibility of alternative candidates.
Challenges include resistance from the Senate and an investigation into Pita’s eligibility.