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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: Some Umno MPs wants Dr M to stay PM full-term, but Zahid says not party’s official stance

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Having Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad serve a full five-year term as prime minister is not Umno’s official stance, its president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi told reporters in Parliament on 24 Oct 19. The Bagan

Philippines: China-linked Kaliwa Dam construction nears as project gets ECC

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The controversial PHP18.7bn Kaliwa Dam, backed by China, is targeted to begin construction by Feb 20 after the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) secured one of the most pertinent documents needed to jumpstart the

Indonesia: KPK faces uncertain future as new law takes effect

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The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is bracing for the possibility of major hurdles to its graft-busting operations following the enactment of the revised KPK Law and the reappointment of Yasonna Laoly as the law and

Malaysia: Dr M should stay on as PM, says Azmin

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PKR deputy president Mohamed Azmin Ali on 22 Oct 19 repeated his call for Dr Mahathir Mohamad to remain as prime minister throughout Pakatan Harapan’s five-year mandate, amid claims that he secretly met a former

Thailand: Cabinet approves additional stimulus, targets 3% growth

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The cabinet on 22 Oct 19 approved an additional stimulus package valued at THB5.8bn and expects the economy to grow close to its target of 3%, finance minister Uttama Savanayana said, as it seeks to