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Bangladeshis Praise Government, Blame Politicians for Violence: Survey 2016-12-09

Political parties – more than extremists or criminals – are responsible for violence, a majority responded.

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Malaysian Police Kill Three Suspected Filipino Gunmen in Sabah Area Waters 2016-12-09

Authorities were searching for two other suspects and a sailor taken hostage.

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Gay Indonesians Are On Edge as Incidents of Unprecedented Homophobia Rise 2016-12-09

Right-wing Islamic Defenders Front has been emboldened by other successful initiatives.

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Bangladesh Nabs Five Suspected HuJI Militants 2016-12-08

Home minister vows to “crush them at any cost.”

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Indian Court: Islamic Divorce Practice Unconstitutional 2016-12-08

Muslim law board questions judiciary’s intervention over religious rights.

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Rohingya Leader: 90,000 in Malaysia Willing to Work 2016-12-08

Malaysian Employers Federation supports offer following Myanmar’s decision to stop sending workers to Malaysia.

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McDonald’s, Panasonic Respond to Allegations of Workplace Abuses in Malaysia 2016-12-08

Malaysian affiliates say they have taken action against labor suppliers.

Indonesia: Search for Aceh Quake Survivors Intensifies
2016-12-08

Aftershocks have been felt in Aceh province following an earthquake that killed at least 100 people.

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Myanmar Official Gives Malaysian Ambassador Dressing Down Over ‘Genocide’ Comments 2016-12-07

Ethnic Rohingya in Muslim-majority nations in Asia, including Malaysia, have staged protests against a crackdown on Myanmar’s Rohingya community.

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Six People Shot Dead in Thai Deep South 2016-12-07

Twenty-nine have been killed and 67 injured in attacks since early September.

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Bangladesh: Court Upholds Death Sentences in Attack on British Diplomat 2016-12-07

Anwar Choudhury survived grenade blast at Sylhet shrine that killed three people in 2004.

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Thailand Probing BBC Over Report on New King: Officials 2016-12-07

The prestigious news organization has drawn scrutiny for a profile of King Maha Vajiralongkorn.

Scores Die in Indonesia Quake
2016-12-07

A 6.5-magnitude temblor hits the westernmost province of Aceh.

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Indonesian Police: Treason Suspects Received Money Before Rally 2016-12-06

Rachmawati Soekarnoputri, the sister of an ex-president, says she was mistreated while in custody.

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Myanmar Rejects Malaysia’s Allegations of Abuses Against Rohingya 2016-12-06

“No human rights violations” against Rohingya have occurred, military chief tells Malaysian counterpart.

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Indonesia: Gang Rape Latest in String of Horrific Cases 2016-12-06

On average 35 women are victims of sexual violence in Indonesia every day.

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Thailand: First Lese-Majeste Case Filed Under New King 2016-12-05

Student activist arrested after posting BBC Thai profile of King Maha Vajiralongkorn on Facebook.

Indonesia: Muslim Group Wins Over Slum Dwellers Through Charity
2016-12-05

For the conservative Islamic Defenders Front, charity has an added benefit: political clout.

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India: Assam to Scrap Friday Holidays for Madrassas 2016-12-05

Muslim group threatens to launch a statewide protest against the move.

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Asia: Famine-Preventing Rice Turns 50 2016-12-05

IR8 and subsequent varieties helped triple output in Asia.

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Malaysia: Najib Leads Rally Against Rohingya Violence in Myanmar 2016-12-04

Prime Minister calls on UN, Indonesia to join efforts to bring end to “ethnic cleansing.”

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Bangladesh: Bill Would Allow for Child Brides in Certain Cases 2016-12-02

Parliament to consider legislation allowing exceptions to minimum marriage age of 18.

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Indonesia: Retired Generals, Former President’s Sister Arrested Before Peaceful Rally 2016-12-02

Arrests on treason charges stem from allegations group plotted to occupy national parliament during Jakarta event.

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India: Caller Tells Family IS Fighter was Killed in Iraq 2016-12-02

Aman Tandel’s family members are in shock and hope he is alive.

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Indonesia: Prayers, Arrests Mark Papuan ‘Independence’ Day 2016-12-01

Demonstrators arrested in Jakarta, Yogyakarta.

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Indonesia: International Travel Warnings Issued Prior to Friday Rally 2016-12-01

Hardline groups plan “Third Act to Defend Islam,” following rally that turned violent in November.

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Thailand Has a New King 2016-12-01

King Rama X formally takes the throne 50 days after the death of his father.

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Indonesians Rally for Unity in Military-Backed Demonstrations 2016-11-30

Meanwhile, 22,000 security personnel are being deployed to keep the order during a Dec. 2 protest against Jakarta’s governor.

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Malaysia Calls on ASEAN to Review Myanmar’s Membership Over Rohingya Crisis 2016-11-30

Lawmaker claims “ethnic cleansing” voids organization’s noninterference efforts.

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10,000 Rohingya from Myanmar Have Landed in Bangladesh: UN 2016-11-30

Bangladeshi officials say they are now letting some refugees in on humanitarian grounds.

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