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Singapore Politics : 2016February17Wednesday

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

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

Why are political changes afoot now? - The Straits Times

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

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

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

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

Francis Seow, former solicitor-general and opposition politician, dies in Boston aged 88 - The Straits Times

Singapore 'needs risk-takers to spur growth' - The Straits Times

Indonesia Politics : 2016February17Wednesday

Indonesia President Joko Widodo on Politics, Terrorism - Bloomberg

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

The politics of compromise - Inside Indonesia

Banning Violent Groups in Indonesia Could Lead to Backlash: Murdoch University's Ian Wilson - Jakarta Globe

PM meets Indonesian President at ASEAN-US Summit - Viet Nam News

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

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

IS could use cyanide poisoning: Indonesian police - Channel News Asia

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

Angling for Political Action, Joshua Oppenheimer Takes His Latest Film to Washington - GOOD Magazine

Vietnam Politics : 2016February17Wednesday

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

Reptilian manoeuvres - The Economist

Viet Nam makes constructive contributions to ASEAN-US relations - Viet Nam News

Obama to visit Vietnam in May - Washington Times

Vietnam kicks off secretive political transition - Yahoo News

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

Vietnam's Prime Minister attends ASEAN-US Summit in California - Thanh Nien Daily

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

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

Laos politics Pro-Vietnam leader chosen to shake off dependence on China - Nikkei Asian Review

Thailand Politics: 2016February17Wednesday

Thailand doll fad feeds surreal take on politics - Financial Times

Ex-premier Yingluck takes Thai politics to the garden - Yahoo News

Extreme drought threatens Thailand's political stability - Global Risk Insights

The Staying Power of Thailand's Military - The Diplomat

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

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

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

Politics and corruption fuel battle for Thai Buddhism's top post - Reuters Blogs (blog)

Soldiers Tussle With Buddhist Monks Heading to Thai Rally - ABC News

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

Malaysia Politics: 2016February17Wednesday

Khairy tells youths to participate in politics - The Malaysian Insider

Malaysia: The 1MDB money trail - Financial Times

Ordinary folk victim of politics, corruption, says Muhyiddin - The Malaysian Insider

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

Shahbudin: Children of politicians should not be heard - Free Malaysia Today

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

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

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

INCREASINGLY HARDLINE MALAYSIA: THE RISE & RISE OF MUSLIM POLITICS - Malaysia Chronicle

Ariff: Malays must get thinking, politics right - Free Malaysia Today

Philippines Politics: 2016February17Wednesday

Philippine boxer Manny Pacquiao apologises for gay slur - BBC News

Pia wants to enter politics - Philippine Star

Noy signs law banning political dynasties in SK - Philippine Star

Xaxis & Groupm Launches Programmatic Advertising Solution For Philippines Presidential Elections - Asianjournal.com

Philippine Leadership in Danger of Using Up Political Capital - EconomyWatch.com

Clark Green City insulated from politics, says BCDA - Philippine Star

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

Filipinos here not concerned about polls in Philippines - Daily Express

Binay: I never left my country - Philippine Star

China's Missile Move Sparks New Questions Over South China - Bloomberg