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Former Malaysia PM Najib may seek re-election as MP despite conviction
Reuters, Published on 19/09/2021
» KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has not ruled out seeking re-election to parliament within the next two years, he told Reuters in an interview, undeterred by a corruption conviction that would block him from running.
PM's aide files lese majeste complaint against Move Forward MP
Reuters, Published on 18/02/2021
» An aide to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday filed a criminal complaint accusing an opposition lawmaker of insulting the king, a crime punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
Myanmar’s ruling party denounces post-poll violence after MP-elect shot dead
Reuters, Published on 22/11/2020
» YANGON: A newly elected MP for Myanmar's ruling party has been shot dead by an unidentified gunman in northern Shan state and the party on Sunday urged a quick investigation, denouncing political violence in the aftermath of elections this month.
Myanmar army shelling ‘kills women, 2 infants’ in Rakhine
Reuters, Published on 03/12/2019
» YANGON: Shelling by Myanmar's military killed a woman and two infants, and wounded six others in Rakhine State on Monday, according to residents and a lawmaker in the town of Mrauk U, where security forces are fighting against an ethnic militant group.
Boris's brother resigns from cabinet portfolio over Brexit
Reuters, Published on 05/09/2019
» LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's younger brother, Jo, has resigned as a junior minister and said he would also step down as a lawmaker, citing a conflict between family loyalty and the national interest.
Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande on Singapore’s ‘offensive’ playlist
Reuters, Published on 02/04/2019
» SINGAPORE: American pop stars Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande were on an "offensive lyrics" list presented to members of parliament in socially-conservative Singapore as part of a statement by the city-state's home minister on hate speech.
Prayut says ban on political activity to be lifted by December
Reuters, Published on 30/10/2018
» CHIANG RAI: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Tuesday a ban on political activity will be lifted by December in anticipation of a general election next year.
Malaysia's Anwar launches bid to return to parliament
Reuters, Published on 12/09/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim will contest for a seat in the country's parliament, his party announced on Wednesday, as a party MP resigned to make way for the senior leader just months after their coalition won a shock May general election.
Family of murdered Cambodian activist arrive in Australia
Reuters, Published on 20/02/2018
» PHNOM PENH: The family of murdered Cambodian government critic Kem Ley, whose 2016 death sparked major street protesters against Prime Minister Hun Sen, has been granted a special humanitarian refugee visa by Australia and landed in the country on Saturday.
Fire on ship under repair kills five in India, injures 11
Reuters, Published on 13/02/2018
» BENGALURU: A blast caused by a fire on a ship under repair at India’s Cochin Shipyard Ltd killed five people on Tuesday, and injured around 11, a company spokeswoman said, prompting the government to call for a quick enquiry.