Tag: Corruption
Fate of Malaysia’s missing hangs in the balance
National human rights commission accuses police of enforced disappearances, but the culprits are unlikely to face justice
Pope says Italy tax dodgers bear partial blame for virus health...
Lack of hospital beds and artificial respirators the 'fault' of tax cheats
Pakistan media mogul arrest sparks free speech fears
Rights groups warn of 'shrinking space for dissent' in country
Banned Thai opposition figure faces new criminal charges
Charges follow a court's decision last year to disqualify charismatic billionaire as a member of parliament
‘Democracy is dead’: Malaysian political upheaval sparks corruption fears
New PM’s ties to corruption-marred party have incited anxiety
A nation in turmoil as Malaysian PM hits reset switch
Malaysian public seethes as political backstabbing obliterates a shaky ruling coalition, paving the way for an unelected ‘backdoor’ govt.
Philippine prosecutors clear four Catholic bishops of sedition charges
Bishop welcomed decision but expressed hope that the charges against the other accused, including two priests, will also be dismissed
Is Manila’s war on coronavirus ‘fake news’ aimed at dissent?
Many Filipinos have become adamant in demanding transparency from the govt on the details of coronavirus infection-related statistics
World financial intelligence group re-admits Vatican after suspension
Egmont group's acceptance of Vatican six years ago was seen as a major step forward in cleaning up the Vatican’s negative image following years of scandals
Malaysia’s civil service: Where incompetence is the reality
The Southeast Asian country suffers from decades of corruption and cronyism, plus a racist agenda which favors Malays regardless of competence