Malaysia’s king declared a nationwide state of emergency Tuesday to fight a coronavirus surge and parliament was suspended, with critics charging it was a bid by the unstable government to cling to power.
Malaysia imposes virus curbs, warns hospitals at ‘breaking point’
Malaysia will impose strict new curbs in over half the country to fight a coronavirus surge, the prime minister said Monday, warning the country’s healthcare system was at “breaking point”.
Pabebe parang tatay? Sara Duterte wants name removed as choice from presidential surveys
Despite topping the recent Pulse Asia yearend survey results on possible Presidential 2022 candidates, City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte remained impassive.
Malaysian ministers wear PPE in parliament, opposition walks out
Two Malaysian ministers who should have been quarantining after being exposed to coronavirus voted in parliament in protective gear Monday, triggering an opposition walkout.
Walang pagod! Tito Sotto lauds parliaments for continued work despite pandemic
Senate President Vicente Sotto III cited the continued functioning of parliaments amid the unprecedented coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) health emergency, during the meeting of the Asia Pacific Group (APG) of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) on Friday.
Malaysian king rejects PM’s push for emergency powers
Malaysia’s king Sunday rejected a proposal by the premier to declare a state of emergency and suspend parliament to fight the coronavirus after the plan sparked a massive backlash.
Malaysia’s Anwar meets king in bid to topple government
Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim had a long-awaited meeting with the king Tuesday, seeking to prove he has support to take power and fulfil a decades-old ambition of becoming premier.
China signs Cambodia trade deal at start of regional charm offensive
China’s top diplomat was in Cambodia Monday on the start of a visit both countries hope will boost relations at a time of increased tensions with the United States.
Malaysia’s Anwar says has backing to form govt, PM stands firm
Malaysian opposition chief Anwar Ibrahim said Wednesday he had “formidable” support from MPs to form a new government, but the prime minister insisted he remained the country’s legitimate leader.
Paalala sa China: Duterte says int’l law key to resolving South China Sea dispute
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte underscored the importance of international law in resolving disputes in the South China Sea (SCS) during his meeting with visiting Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister, Gen. Wei Fenghe, in Malacañang on Friday.
Mag sightseeing: Duterte eyes visit to Spratly
President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed his desire to visit the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea.
Palace respects Malaysia’s travel ban on Pinoys: ‘That’s a sovereign decision’
Malacañang on Thursday said it respect the decision of Malaysia to ban Filipino nationals from entering their country due to the high rate of increase in coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in the Philippines.
Philippines, China in fresh row over disputed shoal
The Philippines accused China’s coast guard Friday of illegally seizing fishing equipment near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, sparking a fresh spat with Beijing.
Malaysia coast guard kill Vietnamese fisherman in S. China Sea clash
The Malaysian coast guard shot dead a Vietnamese fisherman whose boat tried to ram a patrol vessel in the South China Sea, an official said Monday.
Ex-finance minister charged in $1.5B corruption case
Malaysia’s ex-finance minister, now a key opposition figure, was charged with corruption Friday over a $1.5 billion construction project, the latest government critic to be targeted since a scandal-plagued party returned to power.
Palace on PH’s Sabah claim: ‘There’ll be no resolution to this territorial disputes in the near future’
Malacañang does not see President Rodrigo Duterte pursuing the country’s claim to Sabah anytime soon.
Malaysian ex-PM Najib guilty of all charges in first 1MDB trial
Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak was found guilty Tuesday of corruption over the multi-billion-dollar 1MDB scandal that cost him his government, and could face decades in jail.
Malaysia says won’t restrict social media videos after outcry
Malaysia insisted Thursday it would not use decades-old laws to stop people posting videos on social media, backtracking on earlier comments that sparked concerns about worsening freedom of expression.
After Indonesia withdrawal: Malaysia pulls out of Mecca pilgrimage due to virus
Malaysia on Thursday pulled out of the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca over coronavirus fears days after neighbouring Indonesia, the world’s biggest Muslim-majority nation, also withdrew.
Generation Z: creative and committed, against the virus
With their art, technology know-how, creative social networking skills or political commitment, post-millennials, known as Generation Z, have found their own ways to help others through the coronavirus lockdown.
Generation Z: creative and committed, against the virus
With their art, technology know-how, creative social networking skills or political commitment, post-millennials, known as Generation Z, have found their own ways to help others through the coronavirus lockdown.
‘Di lang si Digong! UN accuses Asian nations of censorship during pandemic
The UN rights chief warned Wednesday that China and other Asian countries were using the coronavirus crisis as an excuse to clamp down on free expression and tighten censorship.
UN accuses Asian nations of censorship during pandemic
The UN rights chief warned Wednesday that China and other Asian countries were using the coronavirus crisis as an excuse to clamp down on free expression and tighten censorship.
Keeping fit, going hi-tech: Malaysia’s Mahathir, 94, in lockdown
Malaysia’s Mahathir Mohamad, who is 94 and was the world’s oldest leader until he quit earlier this year, has passed the country’s virus lockdown by keeping fit on a treadmill and exercise bike.
