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Kuala Lumpur to Seek Bangkok’s Assurance on Vaccine Supply from Thai Producer
Kuala Lumpur to Seek Bangkok’s Assurance on Vaccine Supply from Thai Producer 2021-07-16

Reports this week indicated Thailand may limit exports of AstraZeneca shots that local manufacturer has agreement to produce.

Many Malaysians Upset Over ‘Confusing’ Lockdowns, Rising Infections
Many Malaysians Upset Over ‘Confusing’ Lockdowns, Rising Infections 2021-07-19

Much of their ire is directed at the unelected Muhyiddin Yassin government.

Malaysia’s Suspended Parliament to Meet Next Week for First Time in '21
Malaysia’s Suspended Parliament to Meet Next Week for First Time in '21 2021-07-22

Speaker unlikely to allow no-confidence motion despite largest party in ruling coalition withdrawing support for government, analyst says.

As Malaysia’s Parliament Meets, Govt announces it Won’t Extend Emergency
As Malaysia’s Parliament Meets, Govt announces it Won’t Extend Emergency 2021-07-26

Angry MPs denounce prime minister for not allowing debates during first session since house was suspended in January.

Malaysian Court Charges Activist for Alleging Refugees Mistreated in Detention
Malaysian Court Charges Activist for Alleging Refugees Mistreated in Detention 2021-07-27

Heidy Quah Gaik Li’s Facebook post last year described her experience of visiting an immigration detention center.

Malaysians Bewildered, in Limbo Over Status of Revoked Emergency Laws
Malaysians Bewildered, in Limbo Over Status of Revoked Emergency Laws 2021-07-28

Citizens and opposition lawmakers fume as government dodges questions, delays explanation.

In Rare Move, Malaysian King Rebukes Govt for Allegedly Misleading Parliament
In Rare Move, Malaysian King Rebukes Govt for Allegedly Misleading Parliament 2021-07-29

Monarch’s statement prompts strident calls from lawmakers for PM Muhyiddin Yassin to resign.

Malaysia Repatriates 88,000 Undocumented Migrants under Amnesty Programs
Malaysia Repatriates 88,000 Undocumented Migrants under Amnesty Programs 2021-08-02

Government collects $12M in fines given to foreign workers.

Malaysian MPs Intensify Calls for PM to Quit After Parliament Shut Down
Malaysian MPs Intensify Calls for PM to Quit After Parliament Shut Down 2021-08-02

Government postponed last day of special parliamentary session because 11 people had tested COVID-19 positive.

Malaysia: UMNO MPs Pull Support for Muhyiddin’s Govt
Malaysia: UMNO MPs Pull Support for Muhyiddin’s Govt 2021-08-03

Party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he had presented signed declarations to the king.

Defiant Malaysian PM Won’t Resign, Plans Confidence Vote Next Month
Defiant Malaysian PM Won’t Resign, Plans Confidence Vote Next Month 2021-08-04

Opposition leaders, election watchdog say Muhyiddin Yassin should call special parliament session and hold vote immediately.

Police Summon Malaysian Teen Who Reported Teacher’s Alleged Rape Joke
Police Summon Malaysian Teen Who Reported Teacher’s Alleged Rape Joke 2021-08-05

The educator sues student for defamation and demands 1 million ringgit in compensation.

Malaysian Govt Sets Date for Confidence Vote, Ignores Calls for Earlier Test
Malaysian Govt Sets Date for Confidence Vote, Ignores Calls for Earlier Test 2021-08-12

Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin says he is not worried about vote on Sept. 7.

Malaysia’s Muhyiddin Cites COVID Crisis as Reason to Maintain Power
Malaysia’s Muhyiddin Cites COVID Crisis as Reason to Maintain Power 2021-08-13

The easy choice would be to resign, the prime minister tells a national television audience.

Malaysia: Pregnant Women Urged to Get Vaccinated after Pop Star’s Death
Malaysia: Pregnant Women Urged to Get Vaccinated after Pop Star’s Death 2021-08-13

Seventeen mothers-to-be died of COVID-19 in June; 15 were unvaccinated, health officials say.

Cabinet Minister: Malaysian PM to Resign
Cabinet Minister: Malaysian PM to Resign 2021-08-15

Muhyiddin Yassin informed officials from his party that he intends to step aside.

Malaysian King to Pick New PM after Muhyiddin, Cabinet Resign
Malaysian King to Pick New PM after Muhyiddin, Cabinet Resign 2021-08-16

The king agreed that Muhyiddin Yassin would serve in caretaker role until a successor is named.

UMNO Says Will Return to Power, as Malaysian Lawmakers Rush to Name PM
UMNO Says Will Return to Power, as Malaysian Lawmakers Rush to Name PM 2021-08-17

The Malay-centric party claims its candidate, Ismail Sabri Yaakob, will be the choice of a majority of MPs.

Malaysia’s King Summons MPs Said to Have Chosen UMNO Lawmaker for PM
Malaysia’s King Summons MPs Said to Have Chosen UMNO Lawmaker for PM 2021-08-18

Audience with monarch may be sign country’s oldest party is set to return to power.

Scandal-marred UMNO Returns to Power in Malaysia Unelected
Scandal-marred UMNO Returns to Power in Malaysia Unelected 2021-08-20

King appoints Ismail Sabri Yaakob, from the ethnic Malay-centric party, as PM, after Muhyiddin Yassin resigned.

Analysts: Malaysia’s Navy Drill Sends Strong Message to South China Sea Claimants
Analysts: Malaysia’s Navy Drill Sends Strong Message to South China Sea Claimants 2021-08-20

Southeast Asian nation successfully test-fires live anti-ship Exocet missiles after May incursion by Chinese planes.

Ismail Sabri Yaakob: Malaysia’s New PM has Fondness for Batik Shirts
Ismail Sabri Yaakob: Malaysia’s New PM has Fondness for Batik Shirts 2021-08-20

The UMNO veteran, however, has made derogatory comments about ethnic Chinese in the past.

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Politician Jailed on Drug Charges Dies in Custody in Philippines 2020-09-04

Police are investigating the death of Ricardo Parojinog, a former city councilor from an influential family in Mindanao.

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Shuttered Philippine Media Giant Ends Regional Broadcasts 2020-08-28

For more than 30 years, the ABS-CBN television and radio network broadcast to the country’s far-flung corners.

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Philippine Govt Asks High Court to Revoke TV Network’s License 2020-02-10

Solicitor general’s move against ABS-CBN follows similar efforts against the Rappler news portal last year.

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Philippine Broadcaster Seeks Court Injunction Against Shutdown 2020-05-07

Public channels of the ABS-CBN network have been off the air for at least two days.

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Duterte Spokesman: Philippines Believes in Free and Independent Press, Too 2020-05-08

Harry Roque responds to concern expressed by U.S. over shutdown of Philippine broadcaster ABS-CBN.

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Philippines: ADB approves US $408 million for Marawi’s Rehabilitation 2018-12-14

Package aimed at transforming Marawi into a “thriving economic center," bank says.

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US Watching if Beijing Declares Air Defense Zone in South China Sea 2020-06-24

“It really goes against the rules-based international order,” says U.S. Air Force’s regional commander.

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ASEAN Calls on North Korea to Halt Missile, Nuclear Tests 2017-08-05

At meeting in Manila, Southeast Asia’s top diplomats express “grave concerns” about escalating tensions on Korean Peninsula.

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