politics

Political figures, histories, and current events in the whole scope of modern and past politics. Work place politics.

Florida Grand Jury Finds DeSantis Administration Misappropriated $10 Million in Taxpayer Funds for Political Purposes
A Florida state grand jury has found that the DeSantis administration "misappropriated" taxpayer money when it diverted $10 million from a Medicaid settlement into the Hope Florida Foundation, arguing the transfer was "part of a sophisticated scheme to fund political activities," according to a sealed grand jury report obtained by CBS News Miami.
By Mark Lim about a month ago in Journal
Selangor Sultan Urges Malaysians to Look Past Divides, Embrace Unity This National Day
The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has called on Malaysians to use this year's National Day celebrations as an opportunity to reinforce national unity by looking beyond racial, religious, and political divides. His Royal Highness made the appeal after officiating a flag-raising ceremony at Dataran Selangor on Wednesday, marking the start of the official flag-flying period, which runs until September 17 in conjunction with both Merdeka Day and Malaysia Day.
By Mark Lim about a month ago in Journal
Tanzania's Ruling Party Expels Vice President After Resignation, Deepening Political Turmoil
Tanzania's governing party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), has expelled Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi in an act of retaliation following his resignation this week, a move that further tests the credentials of the East African nation as a bastion of relative peace and stability. The decision, announced late Wednesday by CCM Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro, comes amid ongoing political fallout from President Samia Suluhu Hassan's contentious re-election in October.
By Mark Lim about a month ago in Journal
Historic Day at KL Court as Three Former Prime Ministers Face Separate Legal Battles
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 In an unprecedented moment in Malaysian political history, three former prime ministers Datuk Seri Najib Razak, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, and Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob appeared at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex today for separate legal proceedings. The rare convergence of three former heads of government under one courthouse roof drew intense public and media attention, marking a sobering chapter in the nation's political landscape.
By Mark Lim about a month ago in Journal
Melaka's B40 Families Left Behind as Skim Perubatan Madani Rollback Exposes Policy Failures
In the quiet consulting rooms of community general practitioner clinics across Melaka, an unsettling ritual plays out daily. A young mother walks in with a toddler flushed with fever. An elderly pakcik, relying on an old walking stick, steps up to the registration counter. Then comes the inevitable, hopeful question that has come to define morning sessions across the state: "Doktor, klinik ni boleh guna Skim Madani tak?"
By Mark Lim about a month ago in Journal
Qatar’s PM Visits Tehran as US-Iran Tensions Escalate Over Sanctions and Strait of Hormuz
The Prime Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, travelled to Tehran on Thursday in a fresh attempt to revive diplomatic channels between the United States and Iran, even as the two adversaries exchanged sharp rhetoric over Washington’s latest sanctions offensive described by a senior Iranian official as an "all-out economic war." The visit underscores Qatar’s growing role as a regional intermediary, leveraging its close ties to both Washington and Tehran to de-escalate a conflict that has now entered its sixth month with no clear end in sight.
By Mark Lim about a month ago in Journal
Trump Administration Weighs Sweeping Tariffs on Semiconductors and Consumer Electronics
The Trump administration is considering a new and potentially far-reaching round of tariffs targeting semiconductors and a broad range of technology products, according to a Politico report published on Thursday. Citing eight individuals familiar with ongoing discussions, the report indicates that the proposed measures would go well beyond previous tariff actions, encompassing not only microchips themselves but also finished goods that rely on them—including laptops, gaming consoles, and data center servers.
By Mark Lim about a month ago in Journal
Social Work England: Complaints, Fitness to Practise Delays and Questions Over Regulatory Accountability
Social Work England faces fitness to practise delays and complaints backlash. Social Work England recorded a 38% rise in concerns, with 232-week hearing waits. PSA scrutiny continues. One Bristol complainant speaks out. Full analysis.
By Alex Rayabout a month ago in Journal
Governor Newsom Highlights California's Economic Dominance as World's Fourth-Largest Economy
Governor Gavin Newsom is drawing attention to what he describes as California's undeniable economic success, positioning the Golden State as an unrivaled leader in innovation, job creation, and economic output. Despite persistent criticism from conservative commentators, the data tell a clear story: California, as the world's fourth-largest economy, continues to attract entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators from across the country and around the globe.
By Mark Lim about a month ago in Journal
PH's Crown Jewels Under Threat: Selangor, Penang and Perak Face an Uncertain Future
After Pakatan Harapan (PH) lost control of Negeri Sembilan in the August 1 state election, attention has shifted to the coalition's two remaining crown jewels: Selangor and Penang. Both states were first won by PH in 2008 and are now being contested by Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN), who are expected to extend their partnership after consolidating support in Johor and Negeri Sembilan. PH's position is also at stake in Perak, where it is the largest bloc in a BN-led state government after falling short of a simple majority in 2022.
By Mark Lim about a month ago in Journal
No Surprises in Kazakh Politics: New Presidential Party Wins Majority
A Landslide Victory for the New Ruling Party Kazakhstan's newly formed pro-government party, Adilet (Justice), won a decisive victory in the country's first parliamentary election under its new constitutional system. According to preliminary results announced on August 24, Adilet secured 71.17% of the vote (6,528,948 ballots), a figure that surpasses some initial reports of 71.04%. Turnout across the country was reported at 74.08% (9,351,539 voters out of 12.6 million eligible).
By Mark Lim about a month ago in Journal
Sarawak's Political Reckoning: Local Parties vs. Peninsular Influence in the Upcoming State Election
The next state election should be one where Sarawakians rethink their political landscape, said Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) Batu Kitang secretary Amy Tnay. She said Sarawakians must ask what kind of government and political representatives they want, and who they want to decide Sarawak's future.
By Mark Lim about a month ago in Journal