![Dutch parties tackle tricky coalition talks after Wilders' shock poll win Dutch parties tackle tricky coalition talks after Wilders' shock poll win](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81700816571_GeertWilders.jpg)
Dutch parties tackle tricky coalition talks after Wilders' shock poll win
Dutch party leaders meet on Friday for the first time since anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders won Wednesday's elections to begin the difficult and lengthy process of building a coalition.
Fri Nov 24 2023
![PM, Erdogan condemn Quran burnings, populist discourse inciting hate speech PM, Erdogan condemn Quran burnings, populist discourse inciting hate speech](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51690880098_demonstrate.jpg)
PM, Erdogan condemn Quran burnings, populist discourse inciting hate speech
Both leaders also underlined that actions of religious hatred, racism, discrimination and xenophobia, incite a culture of violence.
Thu Sep 21 2023
![Thailand opposition crushes military parties in election rout Thailand opposition crushes military parties in election rout](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684113716_pita.jpg)
Thailand opposition crushes military parties in election rout
The liberal Move Forward party and the populist Pheu Thai Party were far out in front with 99% of votes counted, but it was far from certain either will form the next government.
Mon May 15 2023
![Thai PM candidate gives birth two weeks before election Thai PM candidate gives birth two weeks before election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61682929887_TByingluck.jpg)
Thai PM candidate gives birth two weeks before election
Paetongtarn Shinawatra gave birth to a baby boy, hopes to return to power the populist movement her father and aunt led before.
Mon May 01 2023
![Extra Aidilfitri holiday not a populist decision - Ahmad Maslan Extra Aidilfitri holiday not a populist decision - Ahmad Maslan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61681969794_TBAHMADMASLANjpg.jpg)
Extra Aidilfitri holiday not a populist decision - Ahmad Maslan
Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said the government has no intention of making the private sector bear the losses.
Thu Apr 20 2023
![EPF withdrawal: Govt will not adopt populist approach, says Rafizi EPF withdrawal: Govt will not adopt populist approach, says Rafizi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41679378617_RafiziRamli.jpg)
EPF withdrawal: Govt will not adopt populist approach, says Rafizi
Rafizi said taking the money out of the EPF would drastically reduce its fund size and severely impact the fund manager's flexibility.
Tue Mar 21 2023
![Populist approach earns Anwar respect on international stage Populist approach earns Anwar respect on international stage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51675899837_AstroAWANI.jpg)
Populist approach earns Anwar respect on international stage
PM Anwar's populist approach is the reason he is respected and always a crowd-puller on the international stage, especially when he makes official visits overseas.
Wed Feb 08 2023
![Six core values of Madani need to be translated into national policies - Amirudin Six core values of Madani need to be translated into national policies - Amirudin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61674116525_AmirudinShari.jpg)
Six core values of Madani need to be translated into national policies - Amirudin
The six core values of the Malaysia Madani concept introduced by PM Anwar need to be translated into comprehensive national policies and not just populist, said Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari.
Thu Jan 19 2023
![The Road to GE14: Have no fear, ditch this culture The Road to GE14: Have no fear, ditch this culture](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-03/41520306174_MariaChinAbdullah.jpg)
The Road to GE14: Have no fear, ditch this culture
Voter sentiments can be shaped through reasoned and intelligent argument, rather than narrow personal or populist considerations.
Tue Mar 06 2018
![Surin Pitsuwan: Don't Blame Our Failure on Democracy Surin Pitsuwan: Don't Blame Our Failure on Democracy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-01/61578036932_awani-review.jpg)
Surin Pitsuwan: Don't Blame Our Failure on Democracy
That said by ASEAN giant, Surin Pitsuwan. Unfortunately, it was his last interview and we will not be able to hear him sound that out to those doing so.
Mon Dec 18 2017
![Reform programmes that serve people well to continue - PM Najib Reform programmes that serve people well to continue - PM Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/51502170033_NCCIM.jpg)
Reform programmes that serve people well to continue - PM Najib
Najib said he would do his best for the nation although it was always a challenge for him as prime minister.
Tue Aug 08 2017
![Former martial arts star Battulga wins Mongolian presidential election Former martial arts star Battulga wins Mongolian presidential election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/51499491208_KhaltmaaBattulga.jpg)
Former martial arts star Battulga wins Mongolian presidential election
Populist former martial arts star and businessman Khaltmaa Battulga has won Mongolia's presidential run-off election.
Sat Jul 08 2017
![Why the populists didn't win France's presidential election Why the populists didn't win France's presidential election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/81493004999_EmmanuelMacron.jpg)
Why the populists didn't win France's presidential election
Analysts say, there were two important factors that helped explain why the center held in France: the country's history and a lower level of inequality.
Tue May 09 2017
![Women's anti-Trump march clogs Washington streets Women's anti-Trump march clogs Washington streets](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/61485046759_WomenMarch.jpg)
Women's anti-Trump march clogs Washington streets
The Women's March on Washington was one of a series of street protests throughout the country and the world against the new president's often angry, populist rhetoric.
Sun Jan 22 2017
![Don't be taken up by populist promises for change - Rosmah Don't be taken up by populist promises for change - Rosmah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/81480208569_Rosmah.jpg)
Don't be taken up by populist promises for change - Rosmah
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has advised undergraduates not to be taken up by populist promises for change.
Sun Nov 27 2016