Politics

Malaysian PM unseats house speaker in vote seen as crucial test of support

Muhyiddin Yassin clears major hurdle as lawmakers narrowly approve his motion

July 13, 2020 15:46 JST

Move follows doubts expressed by auditors over airline's viability

July 9, 2020 12:55 JST

Former prime minister's prospects are looking up as related charges are dropped

July 3, 2020 03:00 JST

Myanmar also considered as Tokyo moves to undo coronavirus restraints

June 30, 2020 18:13 JST

Nomination of Shafie Apdal hinges on support of Anwar and 37 PKR lawmakers

June 27, 2020 22:34 JST

Dismissed charges raise concerns country is turning soft on corruption

June 25, 2020 04:28 JST

ASEAN's focus on pandemic fight risks sowing discord with US

June 20, 2020 03:46 JST

Asia must use the Bali Process to treat those fleeing on boats humanely

June 20, 2020 03:00 JST

Sources see Malaysian polls by March 2021, while coronavirus stimulus is fresh

June 17, 2020 14:12 JST

COVID-19 tracing measures and troubled Thai Airways' cloud tourism revival

June 15, 2020 17:39 JST