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Anwar Ibrahim walks free following pardon
AFP, Published on 16/05/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Jailed Malaysian politician Anwar Ibrahim walked free on Wednesday after receiving a royal pardon, paving the way for his return to national politics as the presumptive successor to Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammed following a stunning election upset.
Malaysia poll win offers hope: Anwar
AFP, Published on 16/05/2018
» SYDNEY - Jailed Malaysian leader Anwar Ibrahim Wednesday said his country was on the verge of a new "golden era", with the toppling of a corruption-riddled regime offering hope to people "clamouring for freedom" everywhere.
It's time to root out endemic graft
News, Peerasit Kamnuansilpa & Sirisak Laochankham, Published on 16/05/2018
» For 85 years, Thailand has been trapped in a quagmire of political crises. It all began in 1933, when there were two coups in as many months.
Malaysia gets second chance to prosper and thrive
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 16/05/2018
» Mahathir Mohamad was always a curious character. He was prime minister of Malaysia for 22 years, and although he did not enrich himself many of his cronies did very well from corrupt practices that he did little to curb.
Paiboon backs PM to return
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/05/2018
» Prachachon Patiroob (Reform People Party) yesterday joined the chorus of support for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to become the next prime minister.