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1MDB graft scandal heats up Malaysia politics
Associated Press, Published on 02/05/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's image as a striving, modern nation that upholds the rule of law has been undermined by an epic corruption scandal at state investment fund 1MDB. Prime Minister Najib Razak, who set up the fund, is facing May 9 national elections that will test his legitimacy.
'Politics, politics, politics' as Biden searches for Fed leader
AFP, Published on 16/11/2021
» WASHINGTON: There are few apparent policy differences between the two top candidates to lead the US Federal Reserve, but that doesn't mean the decision will be an easy one for President Joe Biden.
About politics
News, Published on 03/02/2018
» Controversial NLA organic law has two political foes in agreement v Prawit says he's prepared to quit, but pundits are having serious doubts v Yingluck asset seizures begin with officials scratching heads over missing bank cash
Power politics
Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/05/2025
» A recent row that saw a policeman beaten for warning a politician not to take photos inside a polling booth confirms that local politics still wields significant influence over law enforcers.
About politics
News, Published on 10/11/2018
» Poll delay fears resurface with election watchdog due to meet parties this month v New political outfit Thai Raksa Chart seen as 'safety net' for Pheu Thai Party v Abhisit tipped for re-election as Democrat Party chief after e-vote landslide
Conviction politics
Oped, Postbag, Published on 07/05/2021
» Re: "Charter court rules Thamanat qualified to serve as MP", (Online, May 5).
Legacy politics
Oped, Postbag, Published on 27/05/2023
» Re: "Rift over Speaker's job erupts", (BP, May 25).
Generational politics
Life, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 11/11/2024
» Political conflicts around the world typically arise from divisions based on class, ethnicity, rural-urban disparities and caste, rather than age differences. This observation caused Asst Prof Kanokrat Lertchoosakul, lecturer at the Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University, to investigate if it is true that political conflict in Thailand is one between generations.
Theatres of politics
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 02/12/2020
» Last month was apparently a month of theatre politics. At the height of political unrest due to ongoing protests and gatherings, two university productions staged biographical plays and poetry-driven body movements. Meanwhile, the Bangkok Theatre Festival was also the host of political satires and parodies.