Daily News

These are sample stories on Asia which we track on a daily basis. The sources and links to the stories, which are available online, are acknowledged and listed. Where any of these stories require paid subscription to access, we've listed only the portion which the site allows.



Malaysia: Wan Junaidi on anti-hopping law: Disagreements ‘yes’, sabotage ‘no’

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Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has denied that the delay in the legislation of a law to discourage MPs from defecting was due to sabotage. Speaking to

Indonesia: Jokowi seeks to end talk he is angling for a new term

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Indonesian President Joko Widodo has sought to rein in speculation that he intends to stay in office beyond his legally mandated two terms, ordering ministers this week to cease calls for an extension or postponement

Thailand: Bhumjaithai shortlists 200 MP candidates

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The Bhumjaithai Party has shortlisted more than 200 potential MP candidates for the next general election and plans to be represented in all constituencies, party leader Anutin Charnvirakul said. Bhumjaithai also plans to stand candidates

The Philippines: Marcos Jr. keeps lead, Robredo’s numbers up in Mar 22 Pulse Asia survey

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Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the late dictator’s son, kept his lead in the 2022 presidential race, while closest rival Vice President Leni Robredo saw her numbers rising by 9 percentage points, according to the results of

Malaysia: Anti-hopping bill hits a snag

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De facto law minister Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has reportedly confirmed that the proposed anti-party hopping bill will not be tabled during the special parliamentary sitting on Monday. “Yes it has been deferred,” The Star