Geo Politics

People arriving from China, Iran, Italy, South Korea must disclose their self-quarantine locations, or face a 20,000-baht fine and later one-year jail for repeated failure to comply, according to the Public Health Ministry. Dr Suthep Petchmark, health inspector-general, announced the new measure at Suvarnabhumi airport on Wednesday. He said arrivals from the four countries must be screened at airports and …

Two more popular Songkarn parties have been called off as the coronavirus epidemic continues to spoil the Thai New Year celebration for locals and tourists alike. Chiang Mai Municipality on Wednesday announced the cancellation of all major activities for the Thai New Year in the northern city. The southern tourist city of Hat Yai has already called off festivities. Songkran …

Regarding the Omnibus law on Employment Copyright Bill (Ciptaker) which is being rejected by various regions in Indonesia has forced the International Trade Union Confederation of Asia Pacific (ITUC-AP) or the confederation of international trade unions to speak up. Secretary General Shoya Yoshida, an ITUC-AP delegate, said that he had reminded the Indonesian government of the concept of the Omnibus …

PETALING JAYA – Dr Mahathir Mohamad revealed that Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had reportedly gunning for the deputy prime minister position during the recent political crisis.     Dr. Mahathir said that this was what Anwar sought when PH decided to support him instead of the PKR president for the post. Mahathir felt the timing was not suitable and insisted instead that …

KUALA LUMPUR – PKR strategic communications director Fahmi Fadzil said that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) should launch an investigation on some members of Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhiyiddin Yassin’s Cabinet. The Lembah Pantai MP claimed that 3 out of 4 of them had signed statutory declarations (SD) in support of former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on February …

KUALA LUMPUR – Recently appointed Senior Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali reiterated that the new Perikatan Nasional (PN) government coalition is committed to continue the implementation of the Shared Prosperity Vision 2030 (SPV 2030). Azmin, who was Economic Affairs Minister under Pakatan Harapan (PH) government stressed that SPV2030 was key in making the country …

General Chairman of the Nasdem Party Surya Paloh proposed the parliamentary threshold to 7%. That was said by Surya Paloh in his meeting with Golkar Party Chairperson Airlangga Hartarto. In response, the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) did not agree with the Nasdem Chairman’s proposal. The reason is, PKS believes that many people will not be represented if the parliamentary threshold …

KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin named CIMB Group chief executive officer Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz as new finance minister in his new administration. Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz expressed gratitude towards the prime minister and pledged to work hard in serving the nation. “I am humbled by this enormous responsibility especially at a time when …

PUTRAJAYA  – Amid the Covid19 outbreak in the country, the Health Ministry in cooperation with private medical providers and hospitals, has launched a home-based sampling service. In a press conference on ‘Uberisation: Home Sampling COVID-19’, Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health director-general, shared the news that the Ministry of Health has no barriers for those who want to get the …

KUALA LUMPUR – In a social media post of Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, it reads that he has turned down the Cabinet post to focus on preparing UMNO for the 15th General Election. He said that they will take into consideration the grassroots’ vote and needs of Perikatan Nasional to put back the people’s faith in the government …