Category: Politics
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Reconsidering Budi Arie’s Response to Cyberattack: Jokowi’s Evaluation
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo conducted a press briefing on Wednesday, during which he disclosed that he is currently carefully evaluating the situation in response to the ransomware attack that occurred on June 20. The attack resulted in significant disruptions to various public services. As part of the evaluation, the possibility of removing Budi Arie Setiadi…
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Malaysia’s Economy Minister Debunks Claims of IMF Loan
Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli has refuted opposition claims that Malaysia is in need of a loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), asserting that seeking assistance from the IMF is a measure of last resort for nations facing imminent bankruptcy. Speaking at a recent event in Nibong Tebal, Rafizi clarified that approaching the IMF for…
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The Potential End of Thailand’s 52-Year-Old Afternoon Booze Ban to Attract Tourists
Thailand’s Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, is currently considering the possibility of lifting the long-standing ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages during afternoon hours. This decision is a response to the pleas of the struggling tourism industry, which has been grappling with rising costs and decreased consumer spending. The existing law in Thailand prohibits the…
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Repercussions of PM’s Huawei Comments Spark Malaysia 5G Controversy
The landscape of 5G in Malaysia has once again been shrouded in controversy following recent remarks by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at a Huawei event in Kuala Lumpur. The statement made by the prime minister, implying that the 5G network contract could be awarded directly to Huawei without undergoing a tender process, has sparked criticism…
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UN Special Rapporteur Urges the Disbandment of NTF-ELCAC, But Government Stands Firm
Following her 10-day official visit to the Philippines, United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, Irene Khan, has issued a call for the government to abolish the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC). Khan emphasized that dismantling the task force would aid in addressing red-tagging and creating more…
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Modified Title: Government Announces Half-Day Work for Holy Wednesday
The Executive Secretary of the Philippines, Lucas Bersamin, has officially announced that government offices will only operate until 12 noon on March 27, Holy Wednesday, in order to allow state workers to fully observe Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. This decision, outlined in Memorandum Circular 45 issued by the Malacañang, is aimed at providing employees…
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Is Dominic Cummings Launching a New Political Party?
Dominic Cummings, the former chief adviser to 10 Downing Street, is currently undertaking efforts to establish a new political party in the United Kingdom. He has recently formed a company named “People’s Action Ltd,” which is widely speculated to be the official moniker of his much-discussed “Start-Up Party”. This development has given rise to conjecture…
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Najib Loses Plea for Home Arrest as Malaysian Court Rejects Request
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s request for house arrest has been rejected by the Kuala Lumpur High Court. The disgraced ex-PM is currently serving a prison sentence for corruption and had been seeking to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest. The court’s decision was based on the determination that the government…
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Vatican Urges Peaceful Resolution of Conflicts, Including South China Sea Disputes
In a momentous development, the Vatican has issued a plea for peaceful conflict resolution, specifically drawing attention to the tensions between the Philippines and China over the South China Sea. This call for calm comes as both nations engage in discussions to address the long-standing dispute in the region. During a joint briefing with the…
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Vietnam’s Participation in the 27th Meeting of Sao Paulo Forum in Honduras
The recent event that attracted significant attention was the active involvement of Vietnam in the 27th Meeting of the Sao Paulo Forum held in Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras. This important gathering saw the participation of a delegation from the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) from June 27 to July 2, led by the esteemed…