But in politics, what you see is not always what it seems. Sometimes, the opposite of what the public sees is the truth.

Examining the murky depths and consequences of claims made by ‘Sulu Sultanate’ heirs.

Another person has emerged from the woodwork claiming to be an heir of the Sulu Sultan and is asking the Malaysian government to pay him billions.

Politics in Sabah just gets wilder and wilder as politicians – including some unexpected ones – plot and plan in the shadows.

In the state’s Wild, Wild East politics, there have always been tussles between two centres of political power: the office of the chief minister and the governor’s Istana.

While critics complain about nepotism and irregularities in Indonesia’s recent presidential election, investors are happy with the continuity and stability.

Softening his image might have been the genius move that has won this man Indonesia’s presidency.

About 202 million voters in Indonesia, the third most populous electoral democracy in the world, go to the polls tomorrow.

WHO is the top Bersatu leader reportedly spotted in PMO (Prime Minister Office in Putrajaya) recently?

The Pardons Board’s decision to reduce former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s jail sentence and fine has invoked the wrath of both sides of a divide.

History, an influential Islamic organisation, and a very popular outgoing president are all influencing the race.

The sentencing of a rogue arbitrator by a Spanish court doesn’t rule out the possibility of the Sulu Sultanate feeling aggrieved and pushing on with its claims.