Parliamentary speaker Tan Chuan Jin admits to muttering ‘fxxking populist’ after Jamus Lim’s speech

Singapore’s Parliamentary Speaker, Tan Chuan Jin, acknowledges uttering “fxxking populist” after a speech by Associate Professor Jamus Lim. He clarified that these were private thoughts he had inadvertently uttered and apologised for his unparliamentary language.

Lee Hsien Yang’s family absent from Emeritus Prof Lim’s funeral amidst state prosecution

Amidst ongoing state prosecution, Lee Hsien Yang’s family found themselves unable to return to Singapore, absent from the funeral of Emeritus Professor Lim Chong Yah, their revered father and grandfather, and a monumental figure in Singapore’s economic development.

Police investigates Islamist Party’s leader remarks on non-Muslim dressing like animals

Malaysian Police have begun investigating Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang, who drew controversy for his remarks regarding non-Muslim attire, suggesting they dressed like ‘senseless animals’. His comments have sparked a probe into potential sedition and Communication and Multimedia Act violations.

Opposition accused DAP Chairman Lim Guan Eng of fearmongering voters against ‘green wave’

Opposition leaders in Malaysia have accused Lim Guan Eng, the chairman of the Democratic Action Party (DAP), of deliberately addressing sensitive 3R issues (Rulers, race, religion) in a Mandarin speech. Allegedly, he stated that if the “green wave” dislikes certain temples, they might attempt to demolish them. In response, Mr. Lim clarified that his statements were misrepresented by a news portal. Nevertheless, the former Finance Minister assured his full cooperation with the police in the ongoing investigation.

Voting resumes in West Bengal state after Indian village poll violence

Violence disrupts local polls in West Bengal, India, leaving at least 10 dead; rerun conducted at affected centers.

China, Solomon Islands ink police cooperation deal

China and Solomon Islands sign police cooperation deal, deepening bilateral partnership after diplomatic shift from Taiwan.

Mr Shanmugam sacrificed by earning ‘at least S$100 million lesser’ since entering politics, claims former MP Lee Bee Wah

Former People’s Action Party MP Lee Bee Wah staunchly defended Minister K Shanmugam by saying he made sacrifices to serve the people, by earning “at least S$100 million lesser’ since entering politics. She asserted in a Facebook video that he was facing unjust criticism regarding the rental of the state-owned black-and-white bungalows which he rented out from Singapore Land Authority Furthermore, she firmly believes that the Ridoutgate issue was “waste the time of our national leaders” for discussion in Parliament.

Ganjar Pranowo remains open on his potential running mate for 2024 Presidential Election

Indonesia’s prospective presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo remains open to potential running mates, as PDI Perjuangan prepares a list of 10 vice presidential candidates for the 2024 election.

Red Dot United calls for transparency and wealth equality amidst Ridout Rental Saga

The Red Dot United party demands increased transparency and reevaluation of ministerial salaries following the controversy involving Ministers Shanmugam and Balakrishnan’s rental of Black and White Bungalows from the Singapore Land Authority

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s internal review found ‘no evidence’ of China influence

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) stated that there is “no evidence” of Beijing’s dominance over the bank, following allegations made by a former executive. The AIIB conducted an internal review and found no improper influence, affirming its adherence to multilateral governance standards. The bank acknowledged the need to address certain issues raised during the review but dismissed the allegations as unsubstantiated. The AIIB, established as a counterweight to Western financial institutions, has 106 global members but not the United States.