Najib Razak’s Partial Pardon: Cui Bono?
The controversial halving of Najib Razak’s 12-year sentence appears to be a boon to multiple stakeholders.
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The controversial halving of Najib Razak’s 12-year sentence appears to be a boon to multiple stakeholders.
Indonesia’s presidential candidates are pitching for the huge youth vote with slick social media campaigns and gimmicky performances. But are they really listening to first-time and young voters?
In Asian media this week: Debate gets serious about North Korea’s intentions. Plus: Another Thai progressive party beaten by the court system; Pakistan’s shameful history of removing PMs; India’s Hindu temple celebration will help government; HK’s security law at sprint stage; Interest surges in Oppenheimer’s devastation
During the pandemic, governments in ASEAN and Northeast Asia spent big to support their economies. But pandemic-era policies must now be unwound against a backdrop of slower economic growth, higher inflation, and increased debt.
The absence of women from any of the presidential tickets in this year’s Indonesian elections underscores a deeper political and policy malaise in addressing gender inequality.