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Malaysian leader Mahathir, 93, feeling his age
AFP, Published on 01/11/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Leaning back in his chair and admitting he is feeling every one of his 93 years, the world's oldest leader Mahathir Mohamad says his second stint as Malaysian premier is taking its toll as he grapples with everything from fending off China to paying down a mammoth national debt.
Thai students ride academic storm
Spectrum, Published on 09/07/2017
» Last August Darika Bamrungchok relocated from Bangkok to Budapest. The young Thai human rights advocate, who worked for Amnesty International Thailand, decided to pursue a master's degree in public administration at Central European University in the Hungarian capital.
Mahathir accuses PM Najib of 'destroying' the country
AFP, Published on 07/12/2016
» PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia - Malaysian ruling party icon Mahathir Mohamad has accused current leader Najib Razak of "destroying" the country by clinging to power despite a corruption scandal, and vowed to campaign vigorously for the opposition in coming elections.
Trump may be the man for an increasingly dictatorial region
Spectrum, Published on 06/11/2016
» Donald Trump may have greater appeal to Thailand and other Southeast Asian governments because of the history of authoritarian leadership in the region and the rise of political strongmen around the world, experts say.
Keeping faith in a quest for peace
Spectrum, Published on 30/08/2015
» Sama-ae Thanam looked thoughtful when asked what he had pondered the most during all the years he spent in prison. The former senior member of the Patani United Liberation Organisation (Pulo), who was released from prison last month, said, “Of course, I cannot deny thinking about my personal life.
Anwar verdict to test political waters
Spectrum, Luke Hunt, Published on 08/01/2012
» After two years of graphic and often offending evidence Malaysians will find out tomorrow whether opposition leader, Anwar Ibrahim, will spend up to 20 years behind bars when a verdict is handed down in his sodomy trial.