Asia Pacific – Page 922 – Prologue Journal

How long will Malaysia’s Penang remain loyal to DAP, after years of voting ‘anything but Umno’?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As Malaysia’s Chinese-led DAP defends Penang in state polls, its friendship with ex-foe Umno and a “likeable” but bland chief minister may dent voter loyalty. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3228520/how-long-will-malaysias-penang-remain-loyal-dap-after-years-voting-anything-umno?utm_source=rss_feed

Crypto firm Ripple focused on markets with clear rules, including Asia, after partial US victory allowing XRP sales on exchanges

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The creator of the XRP cryptocurrency said it is committed to markets with clear regulatory frameworks such as Singapore and Hong Kong. https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3228489/crypto-firm-ripple-focused-markets-clear-rules-including-asia-after-partial-us-victory-allowing-xrp?utm_source=rss_feed

Cambodian Election 2023: What to Know

New York Times Hun Sen, the prime minister for nearly four decades, applied familiar tactics ahead of the vote to guarantee he would run virtually unopposed, and set the stage for his son to rule the country. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/22/world/asia/no-opposition-no-choice-cambodias-election-paves-way-for-dynastic-rule.html

Malaysia cuts short music festival after UK band slams anti-gay laws, singer kisses male bandmate

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. On Friday, the lead singer of The 1975 criticised the government’s stance against homosexuality. On Saturday, Malaysia’s communications minister said the Good Vibes Festival, which was expected to continue this weekend, will be cancelled.…

G20 energy ministers fail to agree on road map to phase down use of fossil fuels

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Campaigners were dismayed by the failure to reach agreement in Goa, India on Saturday on COP goals including tripling the world’s renewable capacity and doubling energy efficiency by 2030. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3228611/g20-energy-ministers-fail-agree-road-map-phase-down-use-fossil-fuels?utm_source=rss_feed

Massive angry protests across India over women paraded naked and assaulted in Manipur state

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. About 15,000 protesters demanded arrests after a video showed two naked women surrounded by men groping their genitals and dragging them into a field in Manipur where more than 130 people have been killed…

India rejects China BYD’s US$1 billion EV factory proposal, cites security concerns

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘Security concerns with respect to Chinese investments in India were flagged during the deliberations,’ Indian media reported an official as saying. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3228597/india-rejects-china-byds-us1-billion-ev-factory-proposal-cites-security-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed

At least 26 killed as Indian landslide death toll rises, dozens trapped

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. At least 26 people were killed and about 80 are believed to be still missing after a landslide on Thursday in Irshalwadi, about 60 kilometres from Mumbai. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3228594/least-26-killed-indian-landslide-death-toll-rises-dozens-more-trapped?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia Halts Festival After Kiss Between The 1975 Members

New York Times The episode comes as rights groups have warned of growing intolerance against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the country, where homosexuality is a crime. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/22/world/asia/malaysia-festival-the-1975-kiss.html

US commissions Navy warship in Australia, first ever in foreign port, response to China reach

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘Australians can be proud that this ship … is being commissioned here for the first time in … history’, Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said. It reflects ‘our shared commitment to upholding the rules-based…