FORUM-ASIA and Asia Democracy Network calls for Thai Govt to end intimidation and judicial harassment of pro-democracy activists

(Jakarta, 13 August 2020) ‒ The Government of Thailand should end its intimidation and…

Democracy movement ‘unacceptable’ to Thais: Thai Premier

Thailand’s prime minister said Thursday the majority of the kingdom find its…

Court of Appeal: AG’s alleged threat against death row prisoners’ counsel M Ravi “might reasonably have been construed as intimidating”

In a Court of Appeal judgment handed down on Thursday (13 August)…

Chan Chun Sing: Targeted support measures required to help different business industries

Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing said that “targeted” support measures…

Flight warning as Indonesia’s Mt Sinabung erupts again

Indonesia’s Mount Sinabung erupted again Thursday with a string of blasts that…

Banks say large majority of their employees are “locals”

It was reported last week (5 Aug) that the Ministry of Manpower…

M’sia Slim state by-election: Barisan Nasional’s Mohd Zaidi Aziz to face off former Prime Minister Dr Mahathir’s Pejuang party candidate Amir Khusyairi Mohd Tanusi

MALAYSIA – Barisan Nasional’s (BN) Mohd Zaidi Aziz will stand for the…

How can testing be said to be completed if new cases are arising in previously cleared dormitories?

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM), Building and Construction Authority (BCA), Economic Development…

MAS has to urge banks to build up Singaporean core 7 years after Tharman’s call in 2013

After 30 of the 47 firms placed on a government watchlist for…

M’sia General Election during COVID-19 pandemic could cost RM1.2 billion

KUALA LUMPUR – A snap general election held amidst the COVID-19 pandemic…