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October 23, 2023
Anwar Ibrahim’s Malaysia Madani (Civil Malaysia) is a policy framework that promotes good governance, sustainable development, and racial harmony. Hence, it is an effort to...
October 23, 2023
China and Malaysia are long-time friends who need to review their relationship. China, the bigger, older friend has asserted its power over Malaysia, the smaller, younger...
October 16, 2023
On September 11, 2023, The New York Times published an obituary for Nelia Sancho, the Filipina beauty queen who left her pageant career to become an activist. She died at age...
Cát Linh Station
October 9, 2023
The planned 10-line Hanoi Metro. Currently, only Line 2A is operational. Credit: Hanoi Metro. Hanoi’s rail network currently consists of only one operational line—Line 2A,...
October 8, 2023
In Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. attended the U.S summit. However, this wasn’t just a regular diplomatic summit, but a critical...
Protester outside of the police station that detained 18 Shagrilla attendees. Source: Jejaka (@jejakaorg on X/Twitter), 2022
October 7, 2023
It is no secret that Malaysia is not queer-friendly. Same-sex sexual activity is criminalized under Section 377 of the 1936 Penal Code, state-funded conversion therapy is...
October 7, 2023
On 19 September 2023, the Malaysian Parliament erupted in loud shouting that lasted for 20 minutes. In this chaotic video, many observations can be gleaned about ideas of...

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