Uploaded April 2015 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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Friday | April 10, 2015
Pundits continue to express worry about Thailand’s Article 44, is Malaysia stepping away from reform, and President Obama talks tough by issuing new cyber hacking penalties.
Thailand’s Article 44 stirs concern (0:49)
Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha had lifted martial law and evoked Article 44 of the interim charter. Since the announcement, there’s been a steady stream of criticism. This week, host Steve Miller takes a look at the controversial order and the Prime Minister proves him right.
Malaysia and Sedition (7:41)
Earlier this week, Malaysia enacted a new anti-terror law that was condemned by many. However, that’s only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what’s going on in Malaysia. Perhaps most troubling is the use of the nation’s sedition law. Miller examines the new provisions and tests if it truly measures up to the definition of sedition.
Penalties for Cyber Attacks (12:19)
Even as military forces engage in battles in the Middle East and Africa against terrorist groups like the Islamic State and Boko Haram, the question remains how governments will respond to a growing number of cyber attacks. The United States fired back with an answer, but will it be enough to stop China and Russia?
China’s Former Security Chief Charged with Bribery and Abuse of Power (20:18)
Zhou Yongkang, China's former security chief was charged last Friday with bribery, abuse of power, and disclosing state secrets. He is the most prominent individual charged under Xi’s anti-corruption probe. Miller has the details.
Regional Updates (23:09)
What else is going on in the Asia-Pacific region? China thanks Sri Lanka on the possibility of not issuing a visa for the Dalai Lama. Was a $1 billion grant the reason? South Korea’s President Park mulls raising the Sewol ferry, one year after its sinking. Plus stories from China, where an explosion injured six and five activists are formally arrested for protesting on women’s issues.
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NOTES: asianewsweekly.net/2015/04/10/the-skinny-on-article-44-malaysia-and-sedition-laws-cyber-attack-penalties-and-more
Friday | April 10, 2015
Pundits continue to express worry about Thailand’s Article 44, is Malaysia stepping away from reform, and President Obama talks tough by issuing new cyber hacking penalties.
Thailand’s Article 44 stirs concern (0:49)
Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha had lifted martial law and evoked Article 44 of the interim charter. Since the announcement, there’s been a steady stream of criticism. This week, host Steve Miller takes a look at the controversial order and the Prime Minister proves him right.
Malaysia and Sedition (7:41)
Earlier this week, Malaysia enacted a new anti-terror law that was condemned by many. However, that’s only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what’s going on in Malaysia. Perhaps most troubling is the use of the nation’s sedition law. Miller examines the new provisions and tests if it truly measures up to the definition of sedition.
Penalties for Cyber Attacks (12:19)
Even as military forces engage in battles in the Middle East and Africa against terrorist groups like the Islamic State and Boko Haram, the question remains how governments will respond to a growing number of cyber attacks. The United States fired back with an answer, but will it be enough to stop China and Russia?
China’s Former Security Chief Charged with Bribery and Abuse of Power (20:18)
Zhou Yongkang, China's former security chief was charged last Friday with bribery, abuse of power, and disclosing state secrets. He is the most prominent individual charged under Xi’s anti-corruption probe. Miller has the details.
Regional Updates (23:09)
What else is going on in the Asia-Pacific region? China thanks Sri Lanka on the possibility of not issuing a visa for the Dalai Lama. Was a $1 billion grant the reason? South Korea’s President Park mulls raising the Sewol ferry, one year after its sinking. Plus stories from China, where an explosion injured six and five activists are formally arrested for protesting on women’s issues.
Keep up with news from the region by following Asia News Weekly on Facebook or Twitter. You can also send an email to the show with your comments, questions, and feedback. Just drop a line to podcast@asianewsweekly.net.
Subscribe to this and other podcasts at AsiaNewsWeekly.net. Subscribing is free and when you do, the next episode is delivered automatically to you.
Connect with me on social media and the internet!
Twitter: twitter.com/SteveMillerANW
Facebook: facebook.com/asianewsweekly
Podcast: asianewsweekly.net
