On February 3–4, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met with Muslim mass organisation leaders including Nahdlatul Ulama, Muhammadiyah and Majelis Ulama Islam, following public outroar over Indonesia’s accession to the US-backed Board of Peace.
Category: Politics
ASEAN Chair Philippines says the bloc does not recognise Myanmar elections result
Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro speaks to reporters following a press conference at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Retreat in Cebu, Philippines, on Thursday. (AP) […]
Myanmar pledges to lift blacklist on former civil servants after mass defections
Myanmar’s junta promised a removal of blacklist status for ex-civil servants who were involved in a disobedience movement.
Indonesia appoints president’s relative as central bank deputy
On January 26, Indonesian House of Representatives officially appointed Thomas Djiwandono as the Deputy of the Indonesian Central Bank, who is notably a close relative of the Indonesian President, Prabowo Subianto.
Junta leaning party projected to win Myanmar’s third phase election
Myanmar’s third round of national election was held on January 25, following two previous phases.
Indonesia’s Riau Province to legalise illegal gold mining sites, sparking environmental concerns
On January 19, the Riau provincial government of Indonesia is ready to legalise 30 blocks of illegal gold mines in Kuantan Singingi Regency covering around 2,600 hectares.
Vietnam begins 14th National Congress in Hanoi
Vietnam opened its 14th National Congress of the Communist Party on January 19 in Hanoi, with 1,586 delegates representing over 5.6 million members gathering to discuss key documents and elect new leadership for the next five years.
A second fatal crane collapse in Thailand raises questions over construction safety
On January 14, two people were killed after a construction crane collapsed onto a highway in Samut Sakhon, near Bangkok, destroying several vehicles.
Pro-junta party leads in Myanmar election amid civil war and conflict exclusions
Myanmar’s military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) has extended its lead after the second round of voting in the three-stage general election, official results show on January 16.