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Additionally, Prabowo wants to improve diplomatic ties with Russia, including in terms of defense. Prabowo, who serves as president-elect and minister of defense, has traveled to Russia four occasions, most recently in July 2024. Sergei Shoigu, the former head of the Soviet security government and former head of Russia’s defense, traveled to Jakarta in February 2025. &nbsp,

According to Janes, Russia requested the use of the atmosphere base on Biak Island both at that appointment or immediately afterward.

There is intriguing evidence that there may be a connection between the new Janes story and the 2017 explore by Russian tactical bombers to Biak.

It was not clear why Indonesia had agreed to host the refueling vision, as previously noted. But, at the time, Russia and Indonesia were negotiating the price of 11 Su-35 fighter jets for US$ 1.14 billion. Russia may have requested access to Manuhau Air Base as part of that agreement ( Vietnam has a similar agreement for naval and air deployments to Cam Ranh Bay ). &nbsp,

The Su-35 agreement was signed in 2018 but fell apart three years later, supposedly as a result of the danger of US restrictions. However, the purchase of Russian warrior jets may now be resumed under Jokowi. Did Moscow push the envelope by offering Indonesia a refund on the plane in exchange for the right to land on Biak?

In the end, it was always unlikely that Indonesia would accept Russia’s ask according to independence issues and Indonesia’s foreign plan principles. However, strange items have occurred.

Ian Storey is a senior colleague at the Yusof Ishak Institute’s ISEAS. This commentary initially appeared on the Fulcrum blog of the Yusof Ishak Institute’s ISEAS- Yusof Ishak Institute.

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Significant benefits for Anwar are achieved by establishing a two-term maximum for the best company. When political support is established, it would not need to go through a complicated and drawn-out process. It would also not require any financial commitment.

It has the potential to gain significant support both within and outside the coalition because, if anything, it increases the chances that more parliamentarians will have a chance to hold the top position. Some Rm leaders have supported it beyond the wide support of PH.

The criticism has responded to a variety of these ideas. According to PAS head Hadi Awang, the action is “against God’s will,” and parliamentarian Syahir Suleiman has demanded that any constitutional amendments also require that the primary minister become a Muslim.

This defiance is most likely a result of the awareness that a transformation of this nature might open the door for Anwar. However, PAS ‘ status is undermined by the fact that it has repeatedly backed this exact reform in the past.

This change is likely to lead to a gain for Anwar. No one would mistake Anwar for running for a second phrase given Malaysia’s current run of damaged perfect governmental terms and his difficult path to becoming prime minister.

If Anwar were to manage this change to the rules and get the following election, it might leave him with a delicate exit, which would be his most obvious advantage over Mahathir.

Francis E. Hutchinson is the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute’s Senior Fellow and Program Coordinator. The ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute’s site, Fulcrum, originally contained this remark.

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USING A FIG Plant OF Validity

The latest crisis comes as the junta is again attempting to push for votes. Only a day before the disaster, Myanmar’s military commander Min Aung Hlaing confirmed ideas for a December nationwide ballot and called on opposition parties to attend.

But the proposed vote in Myanmar is frequently seen as a face-saving method for both the Myanmar martial and, I may say, an global community that has done much of any significance to stop the civil war. In this environment, elections would let the commanders to support their 2021 power get with a fig leaf of legitimacy.

The entrenched civil war that was sparked by that military takeover – a revolution that ended a 10-year trial with restricted democracy – derailed the government’s original plan to return to complete control of the country.

Four years of fighting a broad-based antagonism that includes ethnic minority groups like the Karen National Union, Kachin Independence Army, Arakan Army ,Ta’ang National Liberation Army, Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, People’s Defense Force and Bamar People’s Liberation Army has taken its toll on the defense.

It has lost regional power in many parts to the various opposition parties. Globally, it has become more isolated through punishment, and its largest trading partner, China, concerned over volatility on its borders, has slowed opportunities as it tries to sing all sides of the conflict.

In desperation, the generals have resorted to forced conscription for foot soldiers, while looking to Russia for arms and investment.

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THE SMELL OF DEATH

Beyond its urgent appeal for help- which prompted responses from countries including China, India, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand- the coup has declared a year of national mourning start Mar 31.

Region, the earthquake’s core, has received scant interest compared to Naypyidaw and Mandalay, Myanmar’s operational and cultural capital, both however under coup control.

Region, though even junta-held, lies next to locations controlled by opposition forces, especially the Women’s Army Makes under the National Unity Government.

People say the scent of decomposing body has filled the streets. But studies indicate that people, relief staff and local companies in Region are being prevented from carrying out successful rescue and relief operations.

The presence of the 33rd Light Infantry Division in Sagaing has made access to the city really hard, if not difficult, according to people on the ground.

” The defense is conducting safety checks outside, making it impossible for them to enter”, Dr Wai Zan, who works at the Sagaing General Hospital, told the New York Times.

International advertising has been denied admittance, leaving the world depend on member journalists who continue to send out information, photos and videos to shed light on the tragedy fallout.

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Earlier this month, a resigned Indonesian civil servant was accused of deliberately injuring a non-Muslim gentleman who was eating in a store during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

The incident’s videos quickly became popular, sparking a new conversation in Malaysia about tolerance, cultural coexistence, and religious sensibilities.

It was the most recent incident in a long line of unrelated situations that have sparked nationwide outcry.

Two incidents involving the convenience store network KK Super Mart have sparked a significant public reaction in the past year alone.

In the first, it was discovered that a few socks containing the word” Allah” were being sold at several KK Super Mart locations last year, which led to three petrol bomb attacks on its stores and legal action against its owners. The boots were discovered as part of a much larger package from China, with KK Super Mart claiming that it did not put the offending style into fee.

In the second incident, a KK Super Mart store at Universiti Malaya was charged in January with selling halal-style ham and cheese sandwiches to individuals. The business was painted red and covered in red after pictures of the hamburgers were posted online. After tests revealed that the “ham” was poultry ham, and no pork, and that its supplier had done the halal labeling.

Political figures, most notably Muhamad Akmal Saleh, the youth leader of the United Malays National Organization ( UMNO ), amplified both incidents. According to Mr. Akmal, his deeds show a determination to “defending” Islam and Malaysia. Reviewers claim that he was stoking disagreements and using the problems for political gain.

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