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History beckons in pivotal vote
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 08/11/2015
» Yangon: Voters are fronting up to polling booths across Myanmar this morning faced with a stark choice — endorse army-backed reform or push into an uncertain democratic future.
How big can the PAP win in Singapore poll?
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 11/09/2015
» A majority of Singapore's eligible voters are expected to give a continued vote of support to the People's Action Party (PAP) at Friday's general election, but to what extent the ruling party can improve from its worst showing at the previous poll remains to be seen.
The rising face of public dissent
Spectrum, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 16/08/2015
» It’s a different type of patriotism that separates bespectacled, earnest young activist Roy Ngerng Yi Ling from the typical Singaporean citizen.
Charter drafter sees 'grand coalition'
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 09/04/2015
» The new constitution will produce reconciliation by design, where rival parties would be compelled to work together in a "grand coalition government", charter drafters say.
PDRC hurt South polls, say analysts
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 04/02/2014
» Low voter turnouts in the deep South showed the anti-government campaign had a greater impact than expected, analysts said yesterday.
PDRC takes hit as voters exercise rights
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 03/02/2014
» The general election yesterday was a loss for the Peoples' Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) and a show of defiance by many voters who wanted to affirm their right to vote, academics said.
Pre-poll mood in far South upbeat
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 07/01/2014
» Candidates and voters in the far South remain upbeat about the Feb 2 election despite the uncertainty hanging over it.
Chin Peng's remains could stay in South
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 23/09/2013
» The ashes and remains of the Communist Party of Malaya's former leader Chin Peng, who is being cremated today, are likely to be kept in southern Thailand.
Peace talks a wild card in Malaysia poll
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 28/04/2013
» KOTA BHARU : Thai-Muslims could play a crucial role in next Sunday's elections in Malaysia. However, candidates and observers were uncertain over just how much of an impact the ongoing peace talks between the Thai government and southern separatists would have on the polls.
Minor parties confident of seats
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 01/04/2012
» YANGONThe alliance of non-NLD parties has predicted Aung San Suu Kyi's group will not achieve a landslide victory in today's by-elections as the international community and the NLD wish.