Discussions regarding the importance of Aung San Suu Kyi, the imprisoned State Counsellor, in determining the nation’s future have been triggered by the turbulent civil war in Myanmar since the military takeover in 2021. Due to her significant influence on Myanmar’s politics over the past three decades, it is essential to consider current assertions that history has forgotten her. The …

Media analysts have raised exciting questions following Pita Limjaroenrat and his Move Forward Party’s surprising victory over Thaksin Shinawatra’s Pheu Thai Party in recent elections. It has been questioned whether Move Forward’s election-related ideas, such as their suggestion to amend Article 112, were only a gimmick to win support or if they wanted to carry out their agenda. Pita and …

WP members Leon Perera and Nicole Seah have resigned from the opposition party, Secretary-General Pritam Singh announced on Wednesday, adding both of them admitted having an extramarital affair that started after the 2020 General Election but had stopped some time ago. When allegations of an affair surfaced in 2021, the two told the party there was no truth to the …

Lee Jun Ho, a famous South Korean singer, songwriter, dancer, composer and actor, is a part of the famous K-drama “King The Land.” The drama has become popular across the world. The drama gives the classic “old-school rom-com vibes.” Lee Jun Ho challenges directions for the drama. He personally makes changes to his character. His character Gu Won is liked …

Rodrigo Roa Duterte KGCR, who served as the 16th president of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022, dismissed the move of the International Criminal Court (ICC), an intergovernmental organization and international tribunal seated in The Hague, to resume an investigation into his “war on drugs.” Recently, the ICC rejected the Philippine government’s appeal to stop an investigation into Duterte’s deadly …

Sri Mulyani Indrawati, the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia, has said that her country plays a crucial leadership role in the green transition toward a low-carbon economy. On Tuesday, Sri Mulyani Indrawati talked about Indonesia’s long-term climate resilience and low-carbon strategy. While attending the High-Level G20 India side event, she highlighted the importance of the green economy. …

As Malaysia gears up for the state elections in August 2023, political parties are engaged in intense campaigning to secure crucial votes. The spotlight is on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s coalition government as it faces formidable challenges in maintaining its hold over the states.  The Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) has emerged as a major contender, leveraging its popularity among young …

The Australian state of Victoria‘s decision to not host the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to ballooning costs has put the tournament’s future in doubt and left organisers shocked and scrambling to find a new venue. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) had originally expected to find a host for the 2026 games in 2019, but a number of hopeful bidders withdrew …

China made history in 2018 when it unveiled the first artificial intelligence (AI) news anchor. Since then, AI-generated journalism has constantly improved, and several nations have adopted AI newsreaders to transform their media environments. As a vital tool for newsrooms today, AI presents new opportunities and problems for the media sector. Asia’s AI News Anchors Other Asian nations have adopted …

The Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARa) programme, launched by the Malaysian government, offers cashless assistance to help the extremely poor buy necessities. More than 600 participating supermarkets, grocery stores, and retail stores across Malaysia are now open to SARa recipients, making it easier for them to buy groceries and other necessities. This programme attempts to lessen the financial hardships experienced by …