Clive Palmer, a mining magnate, thinks they are too severe
Protests against strict dress codes in state schools are growing
An investigation into the causes is taking a long time to report
A landslide victory gives the hard men a chance to change the constitution and strengthen their power
He oversaw the island’s democratisation and in death is riling China again
The construction of the shrine is the culmination of a 30-year campaign
Around the world, non-proliferation efforts are faltering
Even Asia’s standouts sometimes lower their guard
Courses are shrinking or closing to make way for concrete and steel
They talk of making big changes to the island’s constitution
Malaysia’s former prime minister gets a 12-year sentence. More verdicts loom
Relatively low external debts, high reserves and resilient remittances have kept it buoyant
