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election

Science & Tech 4 months ago

Don't ask AI how to vote, says Dutch watchdog

The four chatbots tested by the AP tended to advise people to vote for parties on the left or on the far-right extreme of the political spectrum, the watchdog tested.

Asia & Pacific 4 months ago

Myanmar junta chief admits election won't be nationwide

Critics and many Western nations view the election - due to start in late December and the first since the coup - as a sham exercise to legitimise the military's rule via proxy political parties. Dozens of anti-junta parties are either banned or refusing to take part.

Asia & Pacific 4 months ago

ASEAN to discuss Myanmar election observers at October summit

The invitation to send election observers was extended to all ASEAN member states.

Academia 4 months ago

Dynasties still dominate Southeast Asian politics

Dynasties are central to Southeast Asian politics as parties are weak, patronage is entrenched and family names are the most durable political brands.

Markets 4 months ago

Big-spending next Japan PM Takaichi boosts stocks

Japanese stocks and bond yields soared and the yen fell on Monday, after conservative China hawk and potential big-spender Sanae Takaichi won the leadership of the ruling party.

Politics 5 months ago

PREMIUM
KPU walks back policy to restrict public access to election candidate records

The General Elections Commission (KPU) has walked back its controversial decision to restrict access to presidential and vice presidential candidates records, following mounting concerns on transparency and allegations that the agency was shielding Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, who is under scrutiny over his education credentials.

Asia & Pacific 6 months ago

Myanmar junta sets Dec. 28 poll date despite raging civil war

Myanmar's junta said Monday that long-promised elections will start on December 28, despite a raging civil war that has put much of the country out of its control, and international monitors slating the poll as a charade.

Asia & Pacific 6 months ago

Malaysia minister to seek clarity from Myanmar on election

Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan, who will be accompanied by his counterparts from Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia for the trip on Sept. 19, wanted clarity on whether Myanmar would hold a comprehensive election

Editorial 6 months ago

PDI-P is just a symptom

Political parties have become effective tools for the elite—whether civilians, military or business tycoons—to maintain and expand their influence.

Opinion 6 months ago

PREMIUM
Analysis: Indonesia's election debate: A step backward?

Indonesia's political elite are once again pushing to alter the system for regional head elections (Pilkada), currently conducted through direct public voting. The proposed changes aim to shift the authority to elect local leaders back to regional legislative councils (DPRD) or even allow for direct presidential appointments. However, these discussions appear less like well-reasoned policy debates and more like atempts to gauge public reaction.