What is the point of elections in Thailand?
Hopes for any kind of reformist government taking power in Thailand are fading fast.
Sun Jul 30 2023
Reformist Anwar finally becomes Malaysia's prime minister
For decades, Anwar has called for inclusiveness and an overhaul of the political system in the multi-ethnic country.
Thu Nov 24 2022
Budget 2023 allocates RM372.3 billion, to realise people-inspired initiatives
The government today tabled Budget 2023 amounting to RM372.3 billion that was inspired in part by 'Keluarga Malaysia' and aims to be "responsive, responsible and reformist".
Fri Oct 07 2022
Bajet 2023 peruntuk RM372.3 bilion, peningkatan ketara berbanding Bajet 2022, 2021 - Tengku Zafrul
Bajet 2023 dipandu oleh 3R - Responsive, Responsible, Reformist (Responsif, Bertanggungjawab, Reformis).
Fri Oct 07 2022
Exclusive: U.S. blocked Myanmar junta attempt to empty $1 billion New York Fed account - Sources
The attempt came after Myanmar's military installed a new central bank governor and detained reformist officials during the coup.
Fri Mar 05 2021
Saudi Arabia jails eight over Khashoggi murder, fiancee decries trial
The murder caused a global uproar and tarnished the reformist image of Prince Mohammed, the kingdom's de facto ruler and son of King Salman.
Tue Sep 08 2020
Dr Mahathir sees new role as 'powerbroker'
The veteran politician, who had returned to power in 2018 but lasted only 22 months, is not giving up fight against what he said was a return of corrupt practices and a rollback of reforms.
Fri Sep 04 2020
Indonesia president rapped over hardline defence minister
Indonesia's reformist new president Joko Widodo has come under fire for appointing a hardline ex-general as defence minister.
Wed Oct 29 2014
Rowhani win revives sidelined Iran reformists
Hassan Rowhani's election as Iran's new president, backed by both moderates and reformists, gives a shot in the arm to a reform movement long sidelined by regime pressure.
Sun Jun 16 2013
Reformists hopeful as Iran votes for new president
Millions of Iranians voted for a new president Friday, with reformists hoping their sole candidate can beat a divided field of conservatives.
Sat Jun 15 2013
Iran reformists rally behind moderate in Iran vote
Reformists led by ex-president Mohammad Khatami have rallied behind the sole moderate candidate standing in Friday's presidential vote.
Tue Jun 11 2013
US looks to end Myanmar sanctions after landmark visit
A key US senator on Tuesday backed an end to US sanctions on Myanmar after a landmark visit by the country's reformist leader, signaling a new normalization in relations despite rights concerns.
Tue May 21 2013
Iran arrests 11 reformist journalists
Iran has arrested 11 journalists working for media outlets seen close to the country's marginalised reformists.
Mon Jan 28 2013