BBM’s Debt Surge Rekindles Debate Over the Philippines’ Borrowing Legacy
Philippine President Ferdinand “Bong Bong” Marcos, widely known as BBM, has approved a ₱4 billion emergency loan programme aimed at supporting micro, small and medium...
House Tri-Committee Prove Impressively That Pro-Duterte Influencers Are Not Paid to Post
The House Tri-Committee on Disinformation has been holding hearings to examine the influence of social media personalities on the spread of false or unverified claims...
Gojek Founder Nadiem Makarim Hit with Controversial Corruption Charges Over Chromebook Program
Nadiem Makarim, the former Indonesian Education Minister and co-founder of Southeast Asia tech giant Gojek, has been formally named a suspect in a high-profile corruption...
Gunshots and Chaos at the Philippine Senate Leads To Massive Manhunt for Senator Bato
This past week in Manila, gunshots rang out inside the Philippine Senate building amid an extraordinary political confrontation that has sent shockwaves across the country....
Rain Rave 2026: From Mega Hype to Big Controversy in Malaysia’s Tourism Scene
The Rain Rave Water Music Festival 2026 in Kuala Lumpur’s Bukit Bintang district was meant to be a bold statement for Malaysia’s tourism ambitions, but...
With Big Scandals and Economic Woes in the Horizon, Does Anwar Ibrahim Want An Early Election
As Malaysia faces growing political instability, there are mounting calls for an early general election. The country's political landscape has been increasingly characterized by discontent,...
End of Duterte Era: A Break from Political Dynasties or Short-Lived Revolution?
The Philippines has long been dominated by political dynasties, with powerful families often controlling the country’s political institutions for generations. However, Rodrigo Duterte’s rise to...
Anwar Ibrahim’s Pay Cut Proposal: Lip Service or Genuine Gesture?
YAB Perdana Menteri, Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim Credit: PMO Office Malaysia In a move that has stirred attention across Malaysia, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim recently...
Marcos Humbled Big: Philippines To Reset Ties with China
On 25 March, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the Philippines' decision to reset its relationship with China, a notable diplomatic shift aimed at addressing growing...
Malaysia’s Capital Market Masterplan 2026–2030 (CMP4): Big Ambitious Plans or Financial Mirage?
In March 2026, Malaysia’s Securities Commission launched its Capital Market Masterplan 2026–2030 (CMP4), a bold strategic framework designed to transform the country’s financial landscape. Presented...