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Trump falsely claims victory with election too close to call
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/11/2020
» NEW YORK: President Donald Trump declared early Wednesday he had won re-election against Joe Biden and said he would ask the Supreme Court to intervene, even as several battleground states continue to count votes.
Malaysia prime minister’s survival hinges on passing budget
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/11/2020
» A year of turmoil in Malaysia is coming down to a budget vote in the next few weeks that will double as a test of confidence in Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, whose seven-month-old administration is hanging by a thread.
Constitutional Court disqualifies Move Forward MP over media shares
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/10/2020
» The Constitutional Court has disqualified an opposition lawmaker from parliament, boosting the government’s majority.
Malaysia’s embattled premier retains support of key ally
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/10/2020
» Malaysia’s biggest ruling party said it would continue to support the government, providing a reprieve for Prime Minister Muhyiddin amid calls for him to step down after a failed bid for emergency rule.
Malaysia leader calls for stability after Anwar claims majority
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/09/2020
» Malaysia’s Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin urged people to reject moves to destabilise the country, after opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said he has the backing of a majority of lawmakers to form a government.
UK set to halt Hong Kong extradition pact
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/07/2020
» The UK is about to test the risks of a wider confrontation with China that’s been a long time coming.
Economic leadership void seen worsening uncertainty
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/07/2020
» Thailand is replacing the top two officials steering the economy through its worst crisis ever, injecting more uncertainty into the policy outlook.
Singapore PM’s brother backs opposition but won’t seek election
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/06/2020
» Lee Hsien Yang, the estranged younger brother of Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, will not contest in the city-state’s July 10 general elections, deflating the hype built up after he joined the opposition as the nine-day campaigning period kicked off Tuesday.
Government extends emergency despite opposition criticism
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/05/2020
» The military-backed government has extended Thailand’a state of emergency for a second time, to the end of June, despite opposition calls to scrap it after novel coronavirus cases dwindled.
Spain deaths slow, Singapore quarantines dorms: Virus update
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/04/2020
» US President Donald Trump warned of a “very horrendous” phase in the coronavirus pandemic. Singapore ordered almost 20,000 people living in two housing facilities for foreign workers to stay in their rooms for 14 days after the city-state had its biggest one-day increase in Covid-19 cases. The UK health minister said some progress is being made in lowering the infection curve after the country had its deadliest day yet on Saturday.