May 12, 2018
Malaysian election: Malay fortress Johor falls to Pakatan Harapan as ‘warlords are toppled by kids’ | This Week In Asia | South China Morning Post
Malaysian election: Malay fortress Johor falls to Pakatan Harapan as ‘warlords are toppled by kids’ | This Week In Asia | South China Morning Post: The loss of the third-richest state is a stunning blow for Najib Razak’s ruling Barisan Nasional coalition – experts say it is “ground zero” of a collapse in support nationwide
Refugees recruited as meth mules as drug trade forges unlikely link between Rohingya and Myanmar troops | South China Morning Post
Refugees recruited as meth mules as drug trade forges unlikely link between Rohingya and Myanmar troops | South China Morning Post: Drug seizures in Bangladesh camps are skyrocketing, as organised crime gangs recruit from the vast pool of cheap and expendable labour
Malaysia boleh: Mahathir’s return to power is more than a palace coup. It is a new era of hope | This Week In Asia | South China Morning Post
Malaysia boleh: Mahathir’s return to power is more than a palace coup. It is a new era of hope | This Week In Asia | South China Morning Post: 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
Asian University for Women helping Rohingya refugees into higher education as it marks its 10th anniversary | South China Morning Post
Asian University for Women helping Rohingya refugees into higher education as it marks its 10th anniversary | South China Morning Post: Bangladesh-based Asian University for Women has spent years gaining the trust of Rohingya community leaders to help provide disadvantaged young women with higher education; now it is also targeting garment factory workers
Philippines’ top judge Maria Lourdes Sereno ousted after clashing with President Rodrigo Duterte | South China Morning Post
Philippines’ top judge Maria Lourdes Sereno ousted after clashing with President Rodrigo Duterte | South China Morning Post: Duterte last month urged lawmakers to hasten her removal, warning otherwise ‘I’ll do it for you’
Singapore’s Trump-Kim summit: the leading venues to play host | This Week In Asia | South China Morning Post
Singapore’s Trump-Kim summit: the leading venues to play host | This Week In Asia | South China Morning Post: Stunning views, ample space and lockdown level security, these Lion City venues are fit for occupation by any self-respecting dictator or reality TV star
Mahathir Mohamad’s win in Malaysian election offers hope to Southeast Asian opposition parties but optimism may be misguided | South China Morning Post
Mahathir Mohamad’s win in Malaysian election offers hope to Southeast Asian opposition parties but optimism may be misguided | South China Morning Post: The Malaysian election result could lead to more repression rather than a regional democratic awakening
Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak quits as leader of his coalition and party after he and his wife Rosmah Mansor ‘blacklisted’ from leaving the country | South China Morning Post
Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak quits as leader of his coalition and party after he and his wife Rosmah Mansor ‘blacklisted’ from leaving the country | South China Morning Post: Najib was defeated in this week’s election, ending a premiership battered by allegations he oversaw the plundering of billions of dollars from sovereign wealth fund 1MDB
Hong Kong billionaire Robert Kuok to advise Mahathir during his transition | This Week In Asia | South China Morning Post
Hong Kong billionaire Robert Kuok to advise Mahathir during his transition | This Week In Asia | South China Morning Post: The newly elected Malaysian prime minster announces several key positions in his administration, including the first ethnic Chinese finance minister in 44 years
Hong Kong billionaire Robert Kuok to advise Mahathir during his transition | This Week In Asia | South China Morning Post
Hong Kong billionaire Robert Kuok to advise Mahathir during his transition | This Week In Asia | South China Morning Post: The newly elected Malaysian prime minster announces several key positions in his administration, including the first ethnic Chinese finance minister in 44 years
VIDEO: ‘Reinvigorating dignity’ for Malaysia - New Mandala
VIDEO: ‘Reinvigorating dignity’ for Malaysia - New Mandala: GE14 Editor Kean Wong talks with public commentator Karim Raslan about what the election outcome means for Malaysia.
Malaysia’s Mahathir at age 92 is a booster shot if you’re feeling old | South China Morning Post
Malaysia’s Mahathir at age 92 is a booster shot if you’re feeling old | South China Morning Post: Yonden Lhatoo writes an ode to old age, inspired by Mahathir Mohamad’s stunning return to power in his sprightly 90s as Malaysia’s prime minister
19 killed in fighting between Myanmar army and rebels | South China Morning Post
19 killed in fighting between Myanmar army and rebels | South China Morning Post: One rebel group said there was so much conflict in the region between the military and armed groups that it had to join in
North Korea to dismantle nuclear test site between May 23 and 25, says state media | South China Morning Post
North Korea to dismantle nuclear test site between May 23 and 25, says state media | South China Morning Post: Pyongyang says exact date will depend on the weather, and that the world’s media will be invited to the ‘dismantling’ ceremony
Malaysian police raid flats linked to ex-PM Najib Razak to ensure ‘sensitive documents’ remain in country | South China Morning Post
Malaysian police raid flats linked to ex-PM Najib Razak to ensure ‘sensitive documents’ remain in country | South China Morning Post: Police said they were concerned that the documents could be taken out of the country after a government vehicle delivered boxes to Najib’s wife
East Timor votes in second election in less than a year | East Timor News | Al Jazeera
East Timor votes in second election in less than a year | East Timor News | Al Jazeera: Polls close after fractious campaign marred by violence and political mudslinging in East Timor.
What we found in Facebook ads by Russians accused of election meddling
What we found in Facebook ads by Russians accused of election meddling: What we learned about Russian election meddling by reading all 3,517 Facebook ads they were pushing from 2015 to 2017.
Trump uses rallies to tell his supporters to vote for him — even if other names are on the ballot - The Washington Post
Trump uses rallies to tell his supporters to vote for him — even if other names are on the ballot - The Washington Post: The president is revving up voters for midterm elections, but his pitch has little to do with the candidates he’s endorsing. His presidency is under attack, he tells thousands of fans, and the only way to protect him and his agenda is to elect Republicans.
Speaking out on torture and a Trump nominee, ailing McCain roils Washington - The Washington Post
Speaking out on torture and a Trump nominee, ailing McCain roils Washington - The Washington Post: The six-term Arizona senator showed this week that despite brain cancer, he remains a potent force in national politics and a polarizing figure within the Republican Party.
What Meghan Markle means to black Brits - The Washington Post
What Meghan Markle means to black Brits - The Washington Post: After she marries Prince Harry, the royal family will look a bit more like modern Britain.
What Meghan Markle means to black Brits - The Washington Post
What Meghan Markle means to black Brits - The Washington Post: After she marries Prince Harry, the royal family will look a bit more like modern Britain.
Loyalty, unease in Trump’s Midwest - Washington Post
Loyalty, unease in Trump’s Midwest - Washington Post: The Midwest swung hard to the Republican nominee. Now, 16 months later, some voters remain all in, while others have grown weary of the chaos.
Ryan aims to quash GOP-led rebellion trying to force votes on immigration - The Washington Post
Ryan aims to quash GOP-led rebellion trying to force votes on immigration - The Washington Post: House Republican leaders have quietly cajoled rank-and-file lawmakers not to sign on to a petition, arguing it could create a free-for-all in the middle of an election year.
Gina Haspel’s Testimony About C.I.A. Torture Raises New Questions - The New York Times
Gina Haspel’s Testimony About C.I.A. Torture Raises New Questions - The New York Times: Several statements by Ms. Haspel, President Trump’s nominee to lead the C.I.A., at her confirmation hearing are attracting scrutiny.
Kirstjen Nielsen, Chief of Homeland Security, Almost Resigned After Trump Tirade - The New York Times
Kirstjen Nielsen, Chief of Homeland Security, Almost Resigned After Trump Tirade - The New York Times: The president, angry about an increase in illegal immigration, dressed down Kirstjen Nielsen in front of the entire cabinet during a meeting on Wednesday.
Mahathir names 3 ministers; says he prevented Najib from leaving country - Channel NewsAsia
Mahathir names 3 ministers; says he prevented Najib from leaving country - Channel NewsAsia: KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Saturday (May 12) announced his picks for three key positions in his Cabinet.
Lim Guan Eng, a former banker and a qualified chartered accountant, was named as Malaysia's new finance minister. Mahathir also named former deputy prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin as the home or interior minister and Mohamad Sabu, a long-time opposition politician, as the defence minister.
Seven other ministerial positions have not been decided, Mahathir said.
When asked why only three out of 10 positions were announced, Mahathir said: "We can't say abracadabra and everything happens, it takes time," adding that several factors such as their qualifications, experience and views of the four parties in the coalition need to be taken into consideration.
He added that the Cabinet will be set up "as soon as possible", with the key positions announced by next week and the full Cabinet in two to three weeks.
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When asked if he instructed the Immigration Department to impose a travel ban on former prime minister Najib Razak and his wife, he said yes.
"It is true that I prevented N
Lim Guan Eng, a former banker and a qualified chartered accountant, was named as Malaysia's new finance minister. Mahathir also named former deputy prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin as the home or interior minister and Mohamad Sabu, a long-time opposition politician, as the defence minister.
Seven other ministerial positions have not been decided, Mahathir said.
When asked why only three out of 10 positions were announced, Mahathir said: "We can't say abracadabra and everything happens, it takes time," adding that several factors such as their qualifications, experience and views of the four parties in the coalition need to be taken into consideration.
He added that the Cabinet will be set up "as soon as possible", with the key positions announced by next week and the full Cabinet in two to three weeks.
https://www.facebook.com/ChannelNewsAsia/videos/10155582683562934/
When asked if he instructed the Immigration Department to impose a travel ban on former prime minister Najib Razak and his wife, he said yes.
"It is true that I prevented N
May 11, 2018
Anwar is jubilant, says Wan Azizah - Nation | The Star Online
Anwar is jubilant, says Wan Azizah - Nation | The Star Online: KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is feeling "very jubilant" following Pakatan Harapan's GE14 victory, says his wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.
In Malaysia, the Old Prime Minister Promises a New Order - The New York Times
In Malaysia, the Old Prime Minister Promises a New Order - The New York Times: After a day of drama and tension following a historic election, Mahathir Mohamad, 92, took the oath of office, vowing to reform the system he helped install.
Anwar Ibrahim will be freed immediately after full royal pardon, says Malaysia's PM Mahathir Mohamad - Channel NewsAsia
Anwar Ibrahim will be freed immediately after full royal pardon, says Malaysia's PM Mahathir Mohamad - Channel NewsAsia: KUALA LUMPUR: Jailed opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim will be given a full pardon and released soon, said Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad at a press conference on Friday (May 11) a day after he was sworn in.
Dr Mahathir said the King of Malaysia has indicated he is willing to pardon Anwar and he should be released immediately.
"It is going to be a full pardon ... which means he should be released immediately after he is pardoned," he said. "After that he will be free to participate fully in politics."
Dr Mahathir has said before that he will step aside for Anwar once he is pardoned and elected as an MP.
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He also said that he will keep the Cabinet small and announced 10 key ministries to be formed, but not the ministers helming them. They will be named on Saturday, he said.
https://twitter.com/SumishaCNA/status/994793101179998209
The newly-minted prime minister also spoke on how corruption, a major issue for Malaysians, will be dealt with.
Throughout the election, the anti-corruption agency ignored money changing hands for votes, he alleged.
"In the last two days, for example, there were no speeches made, o
Dr Mahathir said the King of Malaysia has indicated he is willing to pardon Anwar and he should be released immediately.
"It is going to be a full pardon ... which means he should be released immediately after he is pardoned," he said. "After that he will be free to participate fully in politics."
Dr Mahathir has said before that he will step aside for Anwar once he is pardoned and elected as an MP.
https://twitter.com/AmyChewCNA/status/994790797823365121
He also said that he will keep the Cabinet small and announced 10 key ministries to be formed, but not the ministers helming them. They will be named on Saturday, he said.
https://twitter.com/SumishaCNA/status/994793101179998209
The newly-minted prime minister also spoke on how corruption, a major issue for Malaysians, will be dealt with.
Throughout the election, the anti-corruption agency ignored money changing hands for votes, he alleged.
"In the last two days, for example, there were no speeches made, o
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