![Asian democracies struggle under the weight of repression Asian democracies struggle under the weight of repression](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/61694771510_democracy.jpg)
Asian democracies struggle under the weight of repression
Don't look now, but if you're worried about the state of democracies now, just wait until next year.
Fri Sep 15 2023
![[COLUMNIST] EPF: Elbowing financial repression, embracing radical transparency [COLUMNIST] EPF: Elbowing financial repression, embracing radical transparency](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/81648627847_KWSPLogo.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] EPF: Elbowing financial repression, embracing radical transparency
Although EPF does a reasonable job at safeguarding and growing people's lifetime savings, there is still much room for improvement.
Tue May 10 2022
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U.S. adds 11 companies to economic blacklist over China's treatment of Uighurs
The department said the companies were involved in using forced labor by Uighurs and other Muslim minority groups.
Tue Jul 21 2020
![U.S. envoy to U.N. demands Myanmar prosecutions, weapons curbs, over Rohingya U.S. envoy to U.N. demands Myanmar prosecutions, weapons curbs, over Rohingya](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/41506646395_NikkiHaley.jpg)
U.S. envoy to U.N. demands Myanmar prosecutions, weapons curbs, over Rohingya
It was the first time the United States called for punishment of military leaders behind the repression, but stopped short of threatening to reimpose U.S. sanctions which were suspended.
Fri Sep 29 2017
![Saudi king decrees women be allowed to drive Saudi king decrees women be allowed to drive](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/41506472047_SaudiWomen.jpg)
Saudi king decrees women be allowed to drive
The royal decree ordered the formation of a ministerial body to give advice within 30 days and then implement the order by June 24, 2018, according to state news agency SPA.
Wed Sep 27 2017
![ASEAN urged to exert pressure on Myanmar ASEAN urged to exert pressure on Myanmar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/41480175929_950x600.jpg)
ASEAN urged to exert pressure on Myanmar
The foundation condemned the alleged systematic persecution and brutal repression of the Rohingya community over the past months, resulting in the loss of innocent lives and displacement of people.
Sat Nov 26 2016
![Cambodia's Hun Sen hails 30 years as PM, but activists decry rule Cambodia's Hun Sen hails 30 years as PM, but activists decry rule](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-01/61421824229_295x200.jpg)
Cambodia's Hun Sen hails 30 years as PM, but activists decry rule
Cambodian strongman Hun Sen marked three decades as premier hailing his role in rebuilding the war-torn nation, as rights groups lambasted him for using "violence, repression and corruption.
Wed Jan 21 2015
!['Next generation' of Al-Qaeda being born in Egypt: experts 'Next generation' of Al-Qaeda being born in Egypt: experts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-08/41376698230_295x200.jpg)
'Next generation' of Al-Qaeda being born in Egypt: experts
The repression of the Muslim Brotherhood and the ouster of Islamist president Mohamed Morsi could see a new generation of radicals joining the movement founded by Osama bin Laden, they say.
Thu Aug 22 2013