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Singapore Politics : 2016February09Tuesday

Uneven playing field of Singapore politics and law, a cause for concern to every citizen - The Online Citizen

Singapore needs a political system conducive to alternative parties: Low Thia Khiang - Channel News Asia

PM sets out core principles for Singapore political system - The Straits Times

Govt will study whether and how to improve Singapore political system: President Tony Tan - Channel News Asia

Singapore's political system: Tweak, tinker or overhaul? - The Straits Times

Litmus test of good politics? Whether Singapore and Singaporeans benefit: Chan Chun Sing - The Straits Times

Singapore banker's name emerges in 1MDB case - The Straits Times

Political system that's good for Singapore - The Straits Times

SMU to offer course on politics, law & economics - The Straits Times

Politicians must go beyond petty, partisan point-scoring: Leon Perera - Channel News Asia

Indonesia Politics : 2016February09Tuesday

Russia offers condolences to Indonesia over terror attacks in Jakarta - TASS

Stéphane Dion offers support to Indonesia after attack that killed Canadian - CBC.ca

Taiwan's investigation chief to visit Indonesia in March - Focus Taiwan News Channel

Taiwan respects Indonesia's death sentences for 3 Taiwanese - Focus Taiwan News Channel

The politics of compromise - Inside Indonesia

Cabinet condemns attacks in Turkey, Indonesia - Kuwait News Agency

'Old guard' blocking human rights reform in Indonesia - East Asia Forum

Indonesia's Abadi FLNG mired in politics - Interfax Global Energy

POLITICS: Tough topics mark summit - Press-Enterprise

Taiwan promotes streamlined visa procedure in Indonesia - Focus Taiwan News Channel

Vietnam Politics : 2016February09Tuesday

Policy, Not TPP, Will Drive Transformation of Vietnam's Economy - World Politics Review

Reptilian manoeuvres - The Economist

Communist Party's top posts revealed on Facebook - Nikkei Asian Review

Vietnam's Leadership Succession Struggle - The Diplomat

Is China Interfering in Vietnam's Politics With Its South China Sea Moves? - The Diplomat

In Vietnam, where politics and daily life rarely mix - BBC News

Vietnam chooses stay-the-course leader over more reform-minded challenger - USA TODAY

Pick of pro-Vietnam leader highlights shift away from China - Nikkei Asian Review

3 Things You Need to Know About Vietnam's Communist Party Congress - TIME

Vietnam PM out of contention in party leadership, political exit looms - Yahoo News

Thailand Politics: 2016February09Tuesday

Could El Niño–Linked Droughts Lead to Political Unrest in Thailand? - TIME

Thai Buddhist leaders battle over politics, sex and money scandals - Religion News Service

2016: Who wishes what in Thai politics - The Nation

Thailand's political divide intrudes on dispute over Buddhist leadership amid allegations of corruption and tax fraud - South China Morning Post (subscription)

Draft constitution for army-run Thailand 'strong medicine' - Reuters

Thailand's ousted Shinawatra clan defies junta with publicity drive - Reuters

The Staying Power of Thailand's Military - The Diplomat

Thai junta could opt for a previous constitution if draft rejected, panel official says - Reuters

Thailand's draft constitution unveiled, elections pushed back - Reuters UK

Rail plan may serve China's interests more than Thailand's - The Nation

Malaysia Politics: 2016February09Tuesday

Muslim politics is not subsuming Malaysian politics – Manjit Bhatia - The Malaysian Insider

How Malaysia Became One of the Most Anti-Semitic Countries on Earth - Tablet Magazine

A personal take on politics and the everyday in Malaysia - Star2.com

Malaysia's 'Toxic' Politics Are Similar to 'Game of Thrones', Says Prime Minister's Brother - Global Voices Online

Despite bad press, Najib remains unshaken, say observers - The Malaysian Insider

Daughters of Malaysian politicians under fire speak up for their fathers on social media - The Straits Times

Malaysia's Najib survives -- but for how long? - Nikkei Asian Review

How long can Malaysia's good economy trump its bad politics? - AsiaOne

Mahathir's influence on the wane in new age for Malaysian politics - The Straits Times

10 Things about: Fahmi Fadzil, engineer-performer-activist turned politician - Malay Mail Online

Philippines Politics: 2016February09Tuesday

Noy signs law banning political dynasties in SK - Philippine Star

Philippines makes song and dance over start of election campaigning - Town Hall

Philippine presidential candidate warmly greeted in Taipei - Focus Taiwan News Channel

Asia Minute: History and Contemporary Politics Mix as Japanese Emperor Visits the Philippines - Hawaii Public Radio-HPR2

Philippines, France congratulate Tsai on election victory - Focus Taiwan News Channel

POLITICS: Tough topics mark summit - Press-Enterprise

Politics of fear - Philippine Star

Emperor Akihito visits Japanese troop shrine in Philippines - Yahoo News

Comelec braces for nationwide mock elections - Rappler

Miriam hits rivals for premature campaigning - Philippine Star