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“The Registrar has assessed that Chan’s activities are directed towards a political end in Singapore, and that it is in the public interest for countermeasures under FICA (Foreign Interference Countermeasures Act) to be applied to Chan,” it said in a statement on Friday.
BANGKOK/YANGON -- The heat on Myanmar's military regime is increasing three years after it took control on Feb. 1, 2021, with the international community strengthening sanctions on fuel procurement and armed ethnic groups expanding the areas under their control.
Several ministers from Global South nations accused the European Union of “double standards” on Friday over its contrasting policies towards Ukraine and Gaza.
Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, 65, took the throne as Malaysia’s 17th king on Wednesday. A billionaire from wealthy Johor with a penchant for fast cars, helicopters and adventure, his reputation for plain speaking could potentially prove decisive in controlling Malaysia’s bickering politicians.
A Singaporean businessman who “has shown susceptibility to be influenced by foreign actors and willingness to advance their interests” has been served a notice under the Foreign Interference Countermeasures Act (Fica).
Last year, with New Delhi hosting the G20 summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened two Voice of Global South Summits for 125 developing countries without inviting China, Brazil or South Africa. This is almost understandable: India could hardly puff up with self-importance as the voice of the Global South in the presence of these leading G20 developing nations.
Analysts say China can ill-afford to turn to “economic coercion” while national security concerns appear to have emerged as a bigger concern compared with the economy.