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Malaysian Muslim YB wears cheongsam, sparking public reaction as shown in TRP video
A Muslim YB (Yang Berhormat, Malaysian parliamentarian title) in Malaysia wore a cheongsam, a traditional Chinese dress. The Rakyat Post (TRP)...
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Expert Panel Holds First Meeting on Countermeasures Against Fake News on SNS During Election Period in Miyagi
An expert panel held its first meeting on countermeasures against fake and misinformation on social networking services (SNS) during the election...
Ishin’s Yoshimura expresses intent to return to national politics if Osaka Metropolis plan passes, conveys to party executives
Ishin’s Yoshimura has expressed his intent to return to national politics if the Osaka Metropolis plan passes. He conveyed this intention to party...
Thailand Ombudsman orders EC to clarify ballot barcode issue within 7 days before Constitutional Court referral
The Office of the Ombudsman sent a letter to the Office of the Election Commission (EC, Thailand's independent body overseeing elections)...
Srettha Thavisin receives royal flower vase from Princess Sirivannavari on his birthday
On February 16, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, former Prime Minister, posted on Facebook about receiving a royal flower vase. The vase was delivered by a...
Vietnam PM visits hospitals, sanitation workers, and leaders' families during Tet, urges doctors to prioritize treatment
The Prime Minister visits emergency care situations for patients during Tet and encourages doctors, nurses, and patients at hospitals. He urges...
Bangladesh Women's Rights Activist Raihana Highlights Discrimination in Elections
Nafisa Raihana, a member of the Forum for Women's Political Rights and Research Fellow at Aarshi Trust, expressed concerns about women's...
Bhumjaithai Party wins most seats in Thailand lower house election, ensuring PM Anutin Charnvirakul remains
Thailand’s prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul (leader of Bhumjaithai Party), will almost certainly stay in the job after his conservative...
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating rises to 56% for third consecutive week: poll
President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating rose to 56 percent. This marks the third consecutive week of increase. The poll was reported from Seoul...
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