Category: Politics

In a momentous turn of events, Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister-elect of the United Kingdom, has pledged to usher in a new era of “national renewal” following his Labour Party’s decisive victory, ending 14 years of Conservative rule. The 61-year-old leader delivered an inspiring victory speech on Friday, expressing his dedication to restoring the country…

The Republic of the Philippines is prepared to respond appropriately to any future incidents of harassment from Chinese coast guards in the disputed shoal in the South China Sea. Despite ongoing dialogue and efforts to ease tensions, the Filipino military is poised to defend themselves against further provocation. General Romeo Brawner Jr., the chief of…

Former Prime Minister of Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra, has recently emerged as a possible mediator in Myanmar’s ongoing civil war. However, concerns have been raised about his motivations for involvement, as they may be influenced by his political and financial interests, potentially compromising his credibility as an impartial negotiator. Shinawatra’s recent meetings with representatives of Myanmar…

The anticipation for the upcoming general election in Singapore has been steadily growing, with rumors suggesting that it could occur as early as September. However, at present, the crucial first step to initiate the polls has not been taken, as the Elections Department confirmed that the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC) has not been convened.…

Understanding the Trend of Multicultural White Supremacists The recent occurrences of far-right extremism in Singapore have brought attention to the participation of non-white Singaporean youth. This phenomenon has perplexed many, as these individuals have embraced ideologies associated with white supremacism, despite their ethnic background. This trend is not exclusive to Singapore, as similar incidents have…

Over the weekend, government agencies in the Philippines announced that they had repelled a cyberattack suspected to have originated from China. The breach has led to lawmakers calling for an immediate briefing on the issue due to concerns about national security. Jeffry Ian Dy, the undersecretary for the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT),…

The Malaysian maritime authorities have detained the Chinese dredger, MV Chuan Hong 68, in connection with suspected plundering activities involving two World War II Royal Navy shipwrecks. The entire crew is being held on account of paperwork violations, which include port clearances and the presence of 60 unregistered LPG containers on board. The Malaysian newspaper,…

President Marcos Jr. of the Philippines recently found himself at the center of controversy due to his utilization of an official helicopter to attend the highly anticipated Coldplay concert. The president, accompanied by the first lady, defended his decision to use the official helicopter as necessary in order to witness the “unmissable” concert. Despite facing…

In a historic decision, the Federal Court of Malaysia has invalidated the 2021 amendments passed by the Kelantan state assembly to extend sharia law to cover criminal offenses, citing the assembly’s lack of authority to enact laws falling under federal jurisdiction as delineated in the constitution. The amendments, introduced by the Kelantan state assembly in…