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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has proposed government-funded leadership and political courses for university student councils, arguing that exposure to democratic principles and current affairs will cultivate a more politically informed generation of young leaders.
South Korea's Supreme Court will broadcast its verdict live in the obstruction of justice case against former President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday, rejecting his legal team's objections over concerns about fair trial rights.
Former DAP MP Tony Pua has raised pressing questions about the Sedition Act's application when citizens respond to members of the royal family on political matters, sparking debate over constitutional protections.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari has urged Members of Parliament to demonstrate exemplary conduct as the Malaysian Youth Parliament prepares to commence operations in September, emphasizing that future leaders are watching how democracy functions.
South Korea's parliament has initiated a 45-day probe into the National Election Commission following significant ballot-paper shortages that disrupted voting during the June 3 local elections.
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has urged protesters to exercise restraint while acknowledging serious failures in the June 3 local elections. He rejected allegations of election rigging but called for transparent investigations into ballot shortages.