Elections in Malaysia
Election result shows ethnic divide
Malaysia's governing coalition extended its half-century rule despite its worst-ever performance in a general election at a result that exposes growing racial polarisation in...
Malaysia polls: BN gets simple majority
Crucial elections have closed today in Malaysia, where voters had to decide between the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition and opposition party coalition Pakatan...
Thai-Malaysians ‘get paid to vote’
Thai-Malaysians living in the south of Thailand are reportedly being offered up to 5,000 baht ($170) for 'travel expenses' to vote in May 5's...
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Myanmar’s currency falls to all-time low against US dollar
Myanmar’s currency, the kyat, has fallen to a new all-time low against the US dollar this September amid growing concerns about the stability of...