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Thailand, Indonesia, India, and Australia go to the polls in 2019 against a backdrop of a new style of politics harnessing people power to sweep aside democratic checks and balances.
Thailand, Indonesia, India, and Australia go to the polls in 2019 against a backdrop of a new style of politics harnessing people power to sweep aside democratic checks and balances.
And that’s the advice Lee Kuan Yew would give the Chinese if he were alive today, according to the Lion City’s former prime minister
And that’s the advice Lee Kuan Yew would give the Chinese if he were alive today, according to the Lion City’s former prime minister
Tasked with leading the Lion City between the reigns of Lee the father and Lee the son, Singapore’s second prime minister had a vital, but underappreciated, mission: showing there was life after the death of a legend.
Tasked with leading the Lion City between the reigns of Lee the father and Lee the son, Singapore’s second prime minister had a vital, but underappreciated, mission: showing there was life after the death of a legend.
‘There’s nothing to be afraid of,’ when it comes to China, the Malaysian leader says in an exclusive interview with the SCMP. Yet, while he is not anti-China, he is not always pro-Chinese investment either.
‘There’s nothing to be afraid of,’ when it comes to China, the Malaysian leader says in an exclusive interview with the SCMP. Yet, while he is not anti-China, he is not always pro-Chinese investment either.
As prime suspect – and defeated prime minister – Najib Razak holidays in Langkawi, Malaysia’s new leader says it is better to build an indisputable case than be swayed by populist sentiment into hasty action.
As prime suspect – and defeated prime minister – Najib Razak holidays in Langkawi, Malaysia’s new leader says it is better to build an indisputable case than be swayed by populist sentiment into hasty action.
Prime minister says Malaysia ‘can’t quarrel with such a big market’ – and will welcome foreign investment that adds jobs, transfers skills and broadens the global market for Malaysian products.
Prime minister says Malaysia ‘can’t quarrel with such a big market’ – and will welcome foreign investment that adds jobs, transfers skills and broadens the global market for Malaysian products.
US President Donald Trump holds a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Singapore on Tuesday with their talks expected to centre on ending the North’s nuclear weapons and missile programmes in return for diplomatic and economic incentives.
US President Donald Trump holds a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Singapore on Tuesday with their talks expected to centre on ending the North’s nuclear weapons and missile programmes in return for diplomatic and economic incentives.
Official programme may include meeting with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, sources say, ahead of landmark summit with Donald Trump.
Official programme may include meeting with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, sources say, ahead of landmark summit with Donald Trump.
The appointment of Lim Guan Eng, an ethnic Chinese Malaysian, as finance minister is nothing short of remarkable in a country where race is hardwired into politics. For Lim, the push for a united Malaysia has just begun.
The appointment of Lim Guan Eng, an ethnic Chinese Malaysian, as finance minister is nothing short of remarkable in a country where race is hardwired into politics. For Lim, the push for a united Malaysia has just begun.
He walked from jail to the corridors of power. Now Malaysians hope he can lead the country on a path of freedom.
He walked from jail to the corridors of power. Now Malaysians hope he can lead the country on a path of freedom.
Heavy spending cuts, bigger dividends from GLCs and higher oil prices will all help in paring down debt, says new finance minister in first interview with foreign media as he rules out bigger deficit.
Heavy spending cuts, bigger dividends from GLCs and higher oil prices will all help in paring down debt, says new finance minister in first interview with foreign media as he rules out bigger deficit.
The victory of Pakatan Harapan has broken a barrier in the Malaysian psyche, raising hopes for a recalibration of the country’s race-based politics.
The victory of Pakatan Harapan has broken a barrier in the Malaysian psyche, raising hopes for a recalibration of the country’s race-based politics.
The relatives of Singapore’s late founding leader have descended into publicly fighting over his estate. As the Lion City is gripped by the drama – and left to speculate on its undercurrents – questions arise about governance
The relatives of Singapore’s late founding leader have descended into publicly fighting over his estate. As the Lion City is gripped by the drama – and left to speculate on its undercurrents – questions arise about governance
The Christian, ethnic Chinese Jakarta governor has fallen after a campaign by religious hardliners, but Indonesian President Widodo is standing firm. ‘What’s there to worry about,’ he says
The Christian, ethnic Chinese Jakarta governor has fallen after a campaign by religious hardliners, but Indonesian President Widodo is standing firm. ‘What’s there to worry about,’ he says