Philippines – Philippine Senator Leila de Lima has burned through five years in prison on drug dealing charges, allegations so major she isn’t qualified for bail. Yet, she can in any case challenge races. In view of this, being blamed or indicted for significant wrongdoings in the Philippines is no hindrance to campaigning a public service position except if the …

Malaysia – According to a new study, doctors are Malaysia’s most trusted profession, overtaking teachers, who held the top place in 2019, while Malaysians have the least confidence in politicians. According to the poll, titled Trust in Professions, conducted by market analysts Ipsos, doctors are the most trusted profession in Malaysia, with 68% of Malaysians believing them to be trustworthy. …

MELAKA: The Melaka state government has refuted claims that in the first phase of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme, more than 100 state politicians were given preference over frontliners for vaccination. In response to accusations made on social media, executive councillor Rahmad Mariman claimed that the state Health Department decides the list of qualified people without the participation of any …