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Politics
Are Malaysians waiting for a fresh hope?
By a contributor Kuala Lumpur: Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad in accepting the fact that Malaysians were unhappy with the current state of affairs of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) Government that he leads has certainly breathed fresh hope that things will change for the better before the next general election. The…
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Politics
Is South Korea really a ‘free rider’ or ‘major abuser’ in alliance with U.S.?
By Song Sang-ho Seoul: U.S. President Donald Trump described South Korea as a “free rider” on the American security alliance network during his bombastic election campaign, with a recent memoir revealing that he even called the Asian ally a “major abuser.” Then came the nagging question of whether Seoul does…
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Society
South Korea revamps college admission policy following fairness row
Seoul: South Korea on Thursday unveiled a set of revised policies for college admission following a controversy over the current system, which some claim favors students with rich and powerful parents. Under the revised measures, Seoul-based universities with high admission standards will pick 40 percent of their freshmen through a…
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Politics
Trump believed war with North Korea could have killed 100 million people: new book
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump estimated that as many as 100 million people could have been killed had the United States gone to war with North Korea under the previous administration of President Barack Obama, according to a new book based on interviews with the president. Trump’s comment came during…
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Politics
Politics out of the box à la Jokowi
Eddy Suprapto AsiaN Contributor Jakarta: “I know you hate me, taunt me monkeys and so on. But one thing that cannot be denied. We both have an extraordinary love for this country.” (Abraham Lincoln to William Seward, the political enemy he appointed Secretary of State). The same step was chosen…
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South Asia
Pakistan’s apex court suspends Army Chief Gen. Bajwa’s job extension
By Nasir Aijaz AsiaN Representative Islamabad: Chief Justice of Pakistan Mr. Justice Asif Saeed Khosa on Tuesday suspended the government’s notification of Army Chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa’s tenure extension until the top court’s hearing on Wednesday. The chief justice observed that “the summary and approval of army chief’s extension…
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Business
Bahrain, Saudi Arabia causeway marks 33 years of operations
By Habib Toumi Manama: King Fahad Causeway, a series of bridges and causeways that link the island of Bahrain and Saudi mainland, today marks 33 years. The causeway, Bahrain’s only terrestrial link with another country, is named after former king of Saudi Arabia Fahad bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud who…
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Culture
K-Cinema comes to Bahrain at annual Korean film festival
By Habib Toumi Manama: A film festival bringing four of the best and most exciting movies produced by South Korea and covering different periods and styles will be launched next month in Manama. The free admission screenings are expected to be a big hit among Bahraini and international viewers as…
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Politics
Malaysia’s Mahathir hails Seoul’s ‘look south policy,’ affirms plan to embrace Pyongyang
Busan: Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad held out expectations Tuesday for this week’s special summit between South Korea and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), saying they can further develop win-win partnerships. “We welcome Korea’s looking south policy,” he said in an exclusive interview with Yonhap News Agency and…
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Politics
South Korea, ASEAN adopt new partnership vision statement in Busan summit
Busan: The leaders of South Korea and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreed during their special summit here Tuesday to upgrade their bilateral strategic partnerships on regional and global issues for a joint response to the opportunities and challenges ahead. President Moon Jae-in and the leaders of 10…
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