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UMNO exempted from Societies Act 1966 for no-contest resolution on top posts, confirms Malaysia’s Home Minister

UMNO has been exempted from the Societies Act 1966 for its no-contest resolution for the president and deputy president posts during the party’s 2022 general assembly, according to Malaysia’s Home Minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. The Minister stated that UMNO’s constitution and meeting rules allowed for the exemption to be granted under Section 70 of the Act. UMNO’s top post is currently held by Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Deputy UMNO President Mohamad bin Hasan.

Lee Hsien Yang condemns Singapore Govt’s persecution of his family over promise to LKY

Lee Hsien Yang, brother of Singapore’s Prime Minister, said he is a fugitive and has been forced to leave the country after being persecuted by the government. He claims it is due to his keeping a promise to his father regarding the demolition of their family home. At the same time, LHY, a former CEO of Singtel, is a possible contender for the upcoming Presidential Election with his professional qualifications, but the ongoing investigation may affect his candidacy.

Jamus Lim invited to Sengkang church’s bursary award ceremony to congratulate deserving students in his ward

Jamus Lim, Workers’ Party Member of Parliament, attended a bursary award ceremony hosted by Sengkang Methodist Church and expressed his excitement in a Facebook post. Opposition MPs are typically not invited to Edusave award ceremonies, but Jamus Lim has offered to write letters of encouragement to children of residents who wish to receive them. The absence of elected opposition MPs at events like the Edusave Awards ceremony is viewed by some as an indication of the ruling party’s attitude toward the opposition.

PAS President defends opposition’s plan to topple Malaysia’s Unity Government, says change is normal in politics

The Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) president, Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang, who is also the Deputy Chairman of the Perikatan National (PN) coalition, defended the opposition coalition’s right to continue its plan to overthrow the Unity Government, saying that toppling a government is normal in politics.

Xi condemns US-led ‘suppression of China’: state media

Chinese President Xi Jinping accused the US of “suppression of China” at an annual congress in Beijing, citing unprecedented challenges to China’s economic growth due to western countries’ “containment, encirclement and suppression” of China. The US and China have been at odds over trade, human rights, and military moves around Taiwan. A diplomatic trip to Beijing by US Secretary of State was postponed due to a recent balloon incident.

Christopher de Souza remains Deputy Speaker despite guilty verdict for assisting client to conceal breach of confidentiality order

Singapore’s Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Christopher de Souza, has been found guilty of professional misconduct by a disciplinary tribunal for not making full and frank disclosure to the court when he was aware that his client had breached a search order. Despite the verdict, de Souza retains his position as Deputy Speaker of Parliament.

Cambodia leader warns against foreign interference

Cambodian leader Hun Sen warned against any action by foreigners that could destroy peace in Cambodia, following the jailing of opposition figure Kem Sokha for 27 years on treason charges. The ruling was condemned by the United Nations, European Union, and several countries, who expressed concerns about Cambodia’s democracy. Hun Sen, one of the world’s longest-ruling leaders, has been accused of stifling opposition and curtailing democratic freedoms since he came to power in 1985.

Seoul announces plan to compensate victims of Japan wartime forced labour

South Korea plans to compensate victims of Japan’s forced wartime labour to boost ties and end a cycle of bitterness between the two nations. Victims criticised the proposal because it falls far short of their demand for a full apology from Tokyo and direct compensation from the Japanese companies involved. The move follows years of disputes over World War II slaves, which soured Japan-South Korean ties. Analysts said the significance of the announcement will be measured in large part by what Japan does next.

Teo Chee Hean repeats allegations about WP Housing Paper at Edusave Awards ceremony

Singaporean Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean was criticised by a parent for allegedly “hijacking” a children’s Edusave Awards ceremony to talk about the Workers’ Party’s housing proposal.

China increases military spending in face of ‘escalating’ threats

by Matthew Walsh BEIJING, CHINA — China said Sunday its military spending…