Shot by the killers on a motorbike who pulled up alongside his car in broad daylight. Notre Dame University: ‘Let's not let this become another unsolved case in the growing list of senseless acts of violence in our country’. A few days ago the decision was made to postpone the Bangsamoro elections.
Wanted in India for money laundering, he now can preach in public after a ban imposed five years ago for making incendiary sermons. Malaysian political leaders and human rights activists urge the government to reconsider the decision. His attacks against the believers of other religions risk undermining harmony and coexistence.
A non-violent uprising culminated with the dictator’s flight on 25 February 1986. The US still plays a pivotal role in a delicate regional balance amid Chinese expansionism. Ferdinand Marcos Sr.’s rehabilitation and reburial in Manila’s Heroes Cemetery have helped his son’s rise to power. The country’s political instability mirrors its propensity to natural disasters.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto today inaugurated a new sovereign wealth fund, which is expected to manage US$ 900 billion in assets to finance projects and stimulate economic growth. This has elicited strong criticism because of the risk of corruption and slashed welfare programmes, which could deprive victims of terrorism of medical care.
Developed by entrepreneur Dylan Tan, the Sohai system automatically responds to messages that arrive as phishing attempts with meaningless conversations, preventing criminals from acting. In 2023, Malaysia recorded losses of 98 million dollars just for scams on Facebook. Over a thousand people are already involved, while interest from the authorities is growing.
The first election in Mindanao’s war-torn Muslim-majority autonomous region was set to take place along with other national and local elections on 12 May. Funding for the vote and candidacy procedures remain unresolved issues. Meanwhile, violence in the region is on the rise.
