Asia Pacific – Page 73 – Prologue Journal

Malaysia’s Anwar to unveil bold budget with tax hikes and subsidy cuts: analysts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is expected to table an expansionary budget amid rising confidence in Malaysia’s economic outlook. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3282260/malaysias-anwar-unveil-bold-budget-tax-hikes-and-subsidy-cuts-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed

Philippines defence chief questions China’s sincerity on South China Sea code

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Manila’s defence minister voiced scepticism on Monday about China’s intention to negotiate a South China Sea code of conduct. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3282251/philippines-defence-chief-questions-chinas-sincerity-south-china-sea-code?utm_source=rss_feed

North Korea orders border troops ‘get ready to open fire’ after drone claims

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Pyongyang claims propaganda drones from South Korea have infiltrated the North Korean capital’s airspace three times in recent days. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3282242/north-korea-orders-border-troops-get-fully-ready-open-fire-after-drone-claims?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s economic woes, Indonesia’s Prabowo takes the stage: 5 weekend reads you missed

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From China’s economic woes to Japanese firms ending Olympics sponsorships, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3282230/chinas-economic-woes-indonesias-prabowo-takes-stage-5-weekend-reads-you-missed?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore opposition leader Pritam Singh stands trial for alleged lies under oath

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The trial marks the first time in Singapore’s history when an opposition leader has been prosecuted for lying to a parliamentary committee. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3282233/singapore-opposition-leader-pritam-singh-stands-trial-alleged-lies-parliament?utm_source=rss_feed

Who runs Cambodia? Hun Manet is PM, but his dad still pulls the strings

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Cambodia’s prime minister operates under the watchful eye of former leader Hun Sen, who remains a formidable force in Cambodian politics. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3282226/who-runs-cambodia-hun-manet-pm-his-dad-still-pulls-strings?utm_source=rss_feed

Were rescued GISB children trained to be militants? Malaysian police investigate

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In addition to child sex abuse claims, police are now examining links between GISB and allegations of militant indoctrination among children. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3282222/were-rescued-gisb-children-trained-be-militants-malaysia-police-investigate?utm_source=rss_feed

China Holds War Games in a Warning to Taiwan’s Leader

New York Times The drills were seen as a response to a speech by President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan, who said last week that China had “no right to represent” the island. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/13/world/asia/china-taiwan-war-games.html

Joko Widodo’s mixed legacy: infrastructure triumphs and democratic concerns

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While Jokowi’s presidency brought growth and modernisation, his last-minute political manoeuvring raised fears of democratic backsliding. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3282056/joko-widodos-mixed-legacy-infrastructure-triumphs-and-democratic-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed

North Korea sending troops to Russian army, Zelensky says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘It is no longer just about transferring weapons. It is actually about the transfer of people from North Korea,’ Ukrainian president said. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3282218/north-korea-sending-troops-russian-army-zelensky-says?utm_source=rss_feed