There were more than 2.8 million foreigners in Japan as of June 2021, double that in the 1990s.  

Assembling a Cabinet smaller than previous administrations while appeasing various political parties supporting him is a tough balancing act, said one observer.

On Friday morning, the new prime minister was seen entering Istana Negara. The consent of the king is required before the Cabinet line-up is announced.

Japan came back from a goal down to beat Spain 2-1, taking them to the World Cup knockout stage.

Kim Jong Un’s nuclear missile ambitions have been fuelled by state-backed hackers stealing cryptocurrency. The crash of FTX and crypto’s value will have left a dent, says this lecturer.

Prior to Omicron, China could contain COVID-19 outbreaks by targeting communities but today, with the increased transmissibility of the strain, the protocols need to be refined, an expert said.

Apart from eggs, Mr Anwar, who rose to the country’s top job last week, will have to start reining in prices of other essential items.

Both coalitions are working together during the ongoing Tioman election campaign in Pahang state.

India is also in a prime position to facilitate a resolution to the war in Ukraine, due to its historical ties with Moscow and continued engagement with the West.