Anwar says will continue to uphold Islam, Malays as PM
TANAH MERAH, Apr 28, 2019, Bernama. Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim…
Accused US synagogue gunman ‘praised Christchurch’ before attack
SAN DIEGO, Apr 28, 2019, CNN, AP. An anti-Semitic manifesto praising the Christchurch massacre was…
Over RM2b needed to build and upkeep roads in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 28, 2019, MalayMail. Works Minister Baru Bian said over RM2 billion is…
Myamnar’s military to rely on Russian weapons
MOSCOW, Apr 28, 2019, Myanmar Times. The Tatmadaw (military) will use more Russian weapons in…
[Analytics] Should Cambodia be wary of China’s BRI?
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has gained support from more than 70 countries around…
PM Lee Hsien Loong suggests ways for Belt and Road Initiative to maximise long-term benefits
BEIJING, Apr 28, 2019, The Straits Times. China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a…
[Analytics] Dueling conspiracy theories ignite the Philippines
In the run-up to crucial midterm elections, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has accused his media…
Over 100 suspects arrested in Sri Lanka in wake of blasts
COLOMBO, Apr 27, 2019, Xinhua. Over 100 suspects have been arrested since last Sunday’s explosions…
1,539 Jakarta flood victims still take refuge
JAKARTA, Apr 27, 2019, ANTARA. Some 1,539, of the 2,258 Jakarta residents who fled their…
[Analytics] Xi claims $64 billion in deals at BRI Forum
More than US$64 billion worth of deals were signed during China’s Belt and Road Initiative…
Cold functional test starts at China’s first Hualong One nuclear project
FUZHOU, Apr 27, 2019, Xinhua. Cold functional tests began Saturday on a reactor of China’s…
[Analytics] Japan bank boss takes aim at drinks culture
It’s time to stop drinking with the boss after work. That’s the message of Mitsubishi…