Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Asean’s Monitoring of Myanmar Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who currently holds the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), has expressed that the bloc’s leaders will be keeping a close watch on the developments unfolding in Myanmar. This includes monitoring the ongoing steps being taken in…
Jo Teo Returns to TikTok After Suspension Jo Teo made a comeback to TikTok on 29 December following an absence of nearly three months. In her return, she explained that her hiatus was primarily due to her commitments to her PhD studies as well as the suspension of her TikTok account. Teo revealed that TikTok…
MACC Calls 16 Witnesses in Land Transfer and Billboard Project Cases The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has disclosed that a total of 16 witnesses have been summoned in relation to the ongoing investigations into alleged corruption involving land transfers and a billboard project. Among the individuals called to provide testimony are government officials and company…
Abu Bakar Hamzah Sworn in as Perlis Chief Minister, Replacing Shukri Ramli Following the swearing-in ceremony of Abu Bakar Hamzah as the Chief Minister of Perlis, a hantaran (gift) was presented. Abu Bakar Hamzah, a representative of the Bersatu party, took the oath of office, succeeding Shukri Ramli from the PAS party. Political Transition in…
Pahang Menteri Besar Open to Proposal for Infrastructure Improvement Pahang Menteri Besar, Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail, has expressed openness to considering a proposal aimed at enhancing infrastructure in the region. The statement suggests a willingness on the part of the state government to explore opportunities for development and progress in Pahang. Importance of Infrastructure Development…
Remembering M. Ravi: A Lawyer’s Unwavering Fight for Justice Human rights lawyer M. Ravi made his mark in the legal field by taking on challenging cases that few others were willing to handle. His work spanned death penalty appeals, public-interest litigation, and matters of equality. Notably, Ravi openly opposed capital punishment as early as 2016,…
Saudi Arabia Calls for De-escalation in Hadramout and Mahra Saudi Arabia has expressed optimism that the Southern Transitional Council (STC) will take steps to de-escalate the situation in Hadramout and Mahra. The STC, a separatist group in Yemen, has recently deployed forces to these regions, leading to heightened tensions. Background on the Southern Transitional Council…
Investigation Underway for Fraudulent Acts, Says JSJK Director An investigation is currently being conducted in accordance with Section 468 of the Penal Code relating to the offense of forgery for fraudulent purposes, stated the director of the Criminal Investigation Department (JSJK). Background The Criminal Investigation Department (JSJK) has initiated an investigation into alleged fraudulent activities…
Pakistan International Airlines Stake Sold in Live Auction A consortium led by the Arif Habib Corporation has secured the winning bid for a 75% stake in Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) during a live-televised auction. The auction, which generated significant interest and attention, marks a significant development in the privatization efforts of the national carrier. Arif…
Human Rights Lawyer M Ravi Passes Away at 56 Human rights lawyer M Ravi, aged 56, has passed away. Throughout his career, he was known for his work in defending individuals facing the death penalty, such as Gobi Avedian, whose acquittal garnered significant attention. Ravi’s advocacy efforts have played a role in shaping discussions surrounding…