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Mahathir's party hit with temporary ban ahead of poll
Published on 05/04/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government on Thursday slapped a temporary dissolution order on former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad's new party, barring it from holding any activities or using its logo for 30 days just as a general election is set to be called.
Four 'lenders' to be grilled over Prawit's watches
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/01/2018
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will question four people linked to the scandal over luxury watches worn by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon.
Charges likely in futsal scam
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/01/2018
» The anti-graft agency has decided to press corruption charges against a former Pheu Thai MP, a former education official and several others over irregularities in a futsal pitch scandal in Nakhon Ratchasima, according to a source.
Prawit watch claim stirs ridicule
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/01/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon's explanation for his collection of 25 luxury watches on Tuesday has failed to appease a questioning public but the onus is now on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to take action and ensure the issue is dealt with transparently, critics say.
Flashy Prawit risks tainting PM's image, says Abhisit
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/01/2018
» The luxury wristwatch scandal embroiling Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon is undermining the credibility of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, says the Democrat leader.
Yingluck extradition bid hits dead end
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/01/2018
» Thailand cannot seek the extradition of fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra despite confirmation that at least one of two photos taken of her in London recently appear to be authentic, a top Thai prosecutor said Tuesday.
Moon Jae In sworn in as S. Korea's new president
Kyodo News, Published on 10/05/2017
» South Korea's new president, Moon Jae In, was sworn into office on Wednesday hours after being confirmed the winner of the previous day's election to choose a successor to ousted former President Park Geun Hye.
Moon's victory assured, rivals concede
Kyodo News, Published on 09/05/2017
» SEOUL - Moon Jae In, of the liberal Democratic Party of Korea, appears to have won South Korea's presidential election held Tuesday, with major media calling it in his favour and his two rival candidates admitting their defeat.
South Korea to hold presidential election May 9
Published on 15/03/2017
» SEOUL - South Korea will hold a presidential election on May 9 to replace Park Geun-hye, who was ousted from office over a corruption and abuse-of-power scandal, South Korea's Interior Minister Hong Yun-sik said on Wednesday.
US 'stands with S. Korea' against North
Kyodo News, Published on 03/02/2017
» SEOUL - US Defence Secretary James Mattis on Thursday promised to speed up deployment of a missile system in South Korea.