Asia Pacific – Page 13 – Prologue Journal

Widow of Malaysia’s Daim Zainuddin insists on case against late ex-minister to go on

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Naimah Khalid says Daim wanted ‘his day in court’ to clear his name in a case slammed by their family as ‘politically motivated’. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3287207/widow-malaysias-daim-zainuddin-insists-case-against-late-ex-minister-go?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia’s Mahathir hits out at Chinese signboards in shopping centres: ‘I felt I was in China’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Former prime minister laments the absence of the national language, Malay, from the display boards at shopping centres in Kuala Lumpur. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3287205/malaysias-mahathir-hits-out-chinese-signboards-shopping-centres-i-felt-i-was-china?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korea opposition chief indicted for misuse of public funds

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Already embroiled in multiple legal battles, Lee Jae-myung’s indictment could jeopardise his anticipated bid for the presidency in 2027. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3287193/south-korea-opposition-chief-indicted-misuse-public-funds?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia’s apathy towards Ukraine war, closeness to Russia could harm its global standing

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Kuala Lumpur’s refusal to condemn Moscow and growing ties with Putin in a bid to join the Brics bloc may undermine its non-aligned stance. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3287178/malaysias-apathy-towards-ukraine-war-closeness-russia-could-harm-its-global-standing?utm_source=rss_feed

Maori Protest Bill That Is Part of Sharp Rightward Shift in New Zealand

New York Times Two small populist parties are responsible for accelerating the shift, which has been felt acutely by the Indigenous Māori. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/world/asia/new-zealand-conservative-maori-protest.html

Why Michael Learns to Rock Is Big in Asia

New York Times Michael Learns to Rock hoped for success west of their native Denmark. But for 30 years, they’ve had a devoted following on the other side of the world. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/19/world/asia/michael-learns-to-rock-popularity.html

Why Michael Learns to Rock Is Big in Asia

Tokyo’s emergence as sex tourism capital, rise of Singapore’s opposition: 7 Asia highlights

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From Tokyo’s sex tourism to Starbucks Malaysia’s declining sales, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3287156/tokyos-emergence-sex-tourism-capital-rise-singapores-opposition-7-asia-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan poet known for Peanuts and Astro Boy, Shuntaro Tanikawa, dies at 92

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Shuntaro Tanikawa explored the poetic, not only in the repetitive music of the spoken word but also the magic hidden in little things. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3287158/japans-shuntaro-tanikawa-poet-known-peanuts-and-astro-boy-dies-92?utm_source=rss_feed

South China Sea: Philippines and US sign pact to plug maritime intelligence gaps

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The deal gives Manila access to capabilities like advanced satellite imagery that analysts say will help counter China’s grey-zone tactics. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3287144/south-china-sea-philippines-and-us-sign-pact-plug-maritime-intelligence-gaps?utm_source=rss_feed