Thai protesters install ‘People’s Plaque’, call for royal reform

Tens of thousands rally in boldest show of defiance questioning unassailable monarchy's role.

· 3 years ago

Thai protesters install ‘People’s Plaque’, call for royal reform

10,000 protest against Thai govt

It’s the largest political demonstration the kingdom has seen in years.

· 3 years ago

10,000 protest against Thai govt

Thai pro-democracy rally attracts thousands as discontent swells

Organisers demand rewrite to a 2017 constitution, parliament's dissolution, and for the government to 'stop threatening the people'.

· 3 years ago

Thai pro-democracy rally attracts thousands as discontent swells

Thai cops arrest pro-democracy duo

Anon Numpa, Panupong Jadnok face 8 charges, including sedition, taking part in gathering that increases risk of infection.

· 3 years ago

Thai cops arrest pro-democracy duo

Democracy books disappear from Hong Kong libraries

Beijing tightens grip on city but says new restrictions only target very small minority.

· 3 years ago

Democracy books disappear from Hong Kong libraries


Hong Kong security law must be imposed ‘without slightest delay’, says Chinese FM

Proposal is expected to ban treason, subversion and sedition.

· 3 years ago

Hong Kong security law must be imposed ‘without slightest delay’, says Chinese FM

’Sheraton Move’ turns anniversary of triumph into one of dashed hopes

Bloodless coup leaves Malaysians less than sanguine about their future.

By Mustafa K. Anuar · 4 years ago · 5 comments

’Sheraton Move’ turns anniversary of triumph into one of dashed hopes

Hong Kong democracy activist injured in knife attack

19-year-old man handing out leaflets is stabbed in the neck and stomach near 'Lennon Walls'.

· 4 years ago

Hong Kong democracy activist injured in knife attack

Fahmi cautions against jeopardising democracy with false claims

Minister says freedom of speech is limited by existing laws.

· 4 months ago

Fahmi cautions against jeopardising democracy with false claims

Joe Biden says Malaysia’s GE15 proved democracies can deliver

US president congratulates Anwar Ibrahim on victory in polls.

· 1 year ago

Joe Biden says Malaysia’s GE15 proved democracies can deliver

Our health depends on your vote

· 1 year ago

Deaths reported after fresh protests in Guinea

Demonstrators unhappy with the junta’s plans for transitioning back to democracy.

· 1 year ago

Deaths reported after fresh protests in Guinea

China brands US democracy ‘weapon of mass destruction’

Angry at being left out of summit, Beijing says Biden is stoking Cold War-era ideological divides. 

· 2 years ago

China brands US democracy ‘weapon of mass destruction’

Hong Kong passes immigration bill with ‘exit ban’ powers

Law sails through legislature devoid of opposition as Beijing seeks to quash dissent.

· 3 years ago

Hong Kong passes immigration bill with ‘exit ban’ powers

US intel chief calls China ‘greatest threat to democracy worldwide’

John Ratcliffe points to the Asian economic giant's 'theft' of American business secrets and defence technologies.

· 3 years ago · 1 comment

US intel chief calls China ‘greatest threat to democracy worldwide’