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Asian View

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Key words : malaysia 75-year-old
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20221124_39/

People in Malaysia finally have a new prime minister after five days of uncertainty following an inconclusive general election, with the appointment of opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim. The 75-year-old veteran spent almost a decade behind bars amid political turmoil in the country.

Anwar was sworn in at the national palace in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. His Pakatan Harapan opposition coalition took most seats in Saturday's vote, but fell short of a majority.

Malaysia's king appointed him after marathon talks that saw the leaders of two coalitions vying to secure support from Lower House lawmakers.

Anwar served as deputy prime minister and finance minister in the 1990s under Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. He was removed after a bitter dispute over economic measures.

He was later jailed on a series of charges, allegations he consistently denied.

Anwar and Mahathir joined forces again in 2018 as opposition candidates, bringing the first-ever change of power in Malaysia. But the country has since seen political chaos, with the prime minister changing twice.

Attention is now focused on how the other political parties can work with Anwar's coalition and whether he can provide the political stability Malaysians have been hoping for.

Key words : kim lashed
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20221124_16/

The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has lashed out against South Korea for considering more unilateral sanctions on the North, saying such measures would add fuel to Pyongyang's anger.

Kim Yo Jong's statement on Thursday came after remarks by a spokesperson for South Korea's foreign ministry.

The spokesperson said on Tuesday that Seoul is considering additional sanctions if the North makes a major provocation such as a nuclear test.

Kim Yo Jong said if the US and South Korea are bent on imposing sanctions, North Korea will let them do so a thousand times.
She also denounced South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol. Yoon has sought close cooperation with the United States.

Referring to Yoon's predecessor, she said Seoul was not North Korea's target when Moon Jae-in was in power.

She said the desperate sanctions and pressure from the US and South Korea will fuel the North's hostility and anger. She added that such moves would serve as a noose for the two countries.

Kim Yo Jong also issued a statement on Tuesday denouncing the US.

South Korean experts say the North may make further provocations while claiming the need to counter pressure from the US and South Korea.

Key words : ozawa spotlight
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20221125_01/

The Japanese orchestra conductor Ozawa Seiji has lately been out of the spotlight. But now, he has delighted music fans by leading an orchestra for the first time in three years.

The Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival kicks off in central Japan this Friday with concerts to mark its 30th anniversary.

Ozawa won't be conducting during the festival. But he led an orchestra during a pre-opening performance without an audience.

He also shared his thoughts about his motivation. He said children and adults are suffering in the pandemic and wars and that he wants music to bring people together with a sense they all share the same planet.

The whole performance with Ozawa conducting will start streaming online at the beginning of next month.

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