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Activist Cambodian Monk Defrocked, Arrested in Thailand, Fellow Refugee Says
Activist Cambodian Monk Defrocked, Arrested in Thailand, Fellow Refugee Says 2021-12-01

Colleagues say they fear Ven. Bor Bet will be sent back to Cambodia and jailed.

Malaysian State OKs Stalled $12Bn China-backed Rail Project
Malaysian State OKs Stalled $12Bn China-backed Rail Project 2021-12-02

Opposition-ruled Selangor agrees to northern route for East Coast Rail Project that it had earlier blocked.

Philippine Activists Lodge Another Petition to Disqualify Marcos Jr. from 2022 Polls
Philippine Activists Lodge Another Petition to Disqualify Marcos Jr. from 2022 Polls 2021-12-02

A left-leaning party brings the latest compliant against the son of the late dictator before the elections commission.

Report: Harassment, Reprisals against Southeast Asian MPs Grew in 2021
Report: Harassment, Reprisals against Southeast Asian MPs Grew in 2021 2021-12-02

The ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights highlighted issues in Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand and Malaysia.

Malaysian Teenager Sued by Teacher Who Allegedly Made Rape Joke to Fight Back
Malaysian Teenager Sued by Teacher Who Allegedly Made Rape Joke to Fight Back 2021-12-02

Ain Husniza, 17, and her father, Saiful Nizam Ab Samad, plan countersuit against instructor for emotional distress.

Philippine Troops Kill Suspected Leader of IS-linked Group in Mindanao
Philippine Troops Kill Suspected Leader of IS-linked Group in Mindanao 2021-12-03

Asim Karinda (also known as Abu Azim) died alongside four other Daulah Islamiyah suspects in Maguindanao province, officials say.

Philippine Court Gives Ressa Greenlight to Attend Nobel Prize Ceremony in Norway
Philippine Court Gives Ressa Greenlight to Attend Nobel Prize Ceremony in Norway 2021-12-03

The journalist is not a flight risk, Court of Appeals says.

Malaysia: South African Student Infected with COVID Omicron Variant
Malaysia: South African Student Infected with COVID Omicron Variant 2021-12-03

Malaysia joins Singapore as the first two Southeast Asian nations to log cases of the newly detected coronavirus strain.

US, EU Voice Concern over China’s ‘Unilateral’ Actions at Sea
US, EU Voice Concern over China’s ‘Unilateral’ Actions at Sea 2021-12-03

The two sides affirmed the importance of upholding and promoting freedom of navigation.

Cambodian State Media: PM Hun Sen Ready to Visit Myanmar Without Preconditions
Cambodian State Media: PM Hun Sen Ready to Visit Myanmar Without Preconditions 2021-12-03

Hun Sen has reversed position on Myanmar, saying junta should not be ostracized “to satisfy external partners.”

Cambodian Monk Seeks Overseas Asylum After Release From Detention in Thailand
Cambodian Monk Seeks Overseas Asylum After Release From Detention in Thailand 2021-12-03

Venerable Bor Bet says he feels unsafe in Thailand and is discussing havens in Europe.

Indonesian Police Probe Suspected Smugglers’ Role in Rohingya Arrival
Indonesian Police Probe Suspected Smugglers’ Role in Rohingya Arrival 2022-03-07

Latest batch of stateless refugees from Myanmar landed in the early hours of Sunday in Aceh province.

Philippine president signs law raising age for sexual consent to 16
Philippine president signs law raising age for sexual consent to 16 2022-03-07

Until now, the mainly Catholic nation had one of the globe’s lowest ages for consent – 12.

China Optimistic on Code of Conduct, But Upsets Vietnam With Military Exercises
China Optimistic on Code of Conduct, But Upsets Vietnam With Military Exercises 2022-03-07

Such unilateral actions would make the COC negotiation harder, analysts suggested.

Young Thai activists adapt, get creative in protesting for monarchy reform
Young Thai activists adapt, get creative in protesting for monarchy reform 2022-03-08

Some pro-democracy activists are going solo in airing their grievances for change.

Malaysia Says it Won’t Sanction Russia for Invading Ukraine
Malaysia Says it Won’t Sanction Russia for Invading Ukraine 2022-03-08

However, last week, Kuala Lumpur voted in favor of U.N. resolution demanding Moscow immediately withdraw from neighbor’s territory.

Sign Me Up for Ukraine Fight: Not So Fast, Say SE Asia Govts
Sign Me Up for Ukraine Fight: Not So Fast, Say SE Asia Govts 2022-03-08

Volunteers say they are ready to support the Ukrainian cause against Russian troops.

Philippines: Deal to Acquire Military Helicopters from Russia Still On
Philippines: Deal to Acquire Military Helicopters from Russia Still On 2022-03-09

The deal, worth 12.7 billion Philippine pesos, was signed before Russian forces invaded, officials maintain.

Philippine Agents Arrest Suspected Chinese Drug Kingpin
Philippine Agents Arrest Suspected Chinese Drug Kingpin 2022-03-09

Officials seize U.S. $20 million worth of crystal meth in undercover operation north of Manila.

Australia to Build East Coast Base for its Planned Nuclear Subs
Australia to Build East Coast Base for its Planned Nuclear Subs 2022-03-09

Brisbane, Newcastle, and Port Kembla have been identified as possible locations.

US Official: Stronger Indo-Pacific Military Relations Needed to Keep Peace
US Official: Stronger Indo-Pacific Military Relations Needed to Keep Peace 2022-03-09

At hearing, head of congressional military committee expresses concern about China being combative toward Taiwan, neighbors.

End of March US-ASEAN Summit Postponed, Bloc Leader Cambodia Says
End of March US-ASEAN Summit Postponed, Bloc Leader Cambodia Says 2022-03-09

President Joe Biden invited the 10-member Southeast Asian bloc for a summit on March 28, 29.

Taiwan Intelligence: Chinese Military Plane Crashed in South China Sea This Month
Taiwan Intelligence: Chinese Military Plane Crashed in South China Sea This Month 2022-03-10

That may be reason Beijing issued navigation warning banning ships from entering area the Gulf of Tonkin.

Philippines Willing to Open Bases to US if Ukraine Conflict Spreads
Philippines Willing to Open Bases to US if Ukraine Conflict Spreads 2022-03-10

Southeast Asian country ready to accommodate American forces if Ukrainian crisis “spills over” to Asia, Filipino envoy says.

Analysts: Indonesia’s exports could profit from Russian invasion of Ukraine
Analysts: Indonesia’s exports could profit from Russian invasion of Ukraine 2022-03-10

Coal, palm oil and nickel prices have grown at the same time time as crude-oil costs have shot up.

Bangladesh awards $71M river dredging contract to Chinese firm
Bangladesh awards $71M river dredging contract to Chinese firm 2022-03-10

China Harbor Engineering Co. Ltd. has been hired to dredge hundreds of kilometers of waterways.

In Johor polls, Malaysian electorate’s youngest bloc to vote for first time
In Johor polls, Malaysian electorate’s youngest bloc to vote for first time 2022-03-10

But new segment of voters aged 18 to 20 will have little impact, analysts predict.

Indonesian police say use of force justified in doctor’s death
Indonesian police say use of force justified in doctor’s death 2022-03-11

Medical association wants answers in fatal shooting of physician who police identified as suspected militant.

Australia to boost defense forces by one-third by 2040
Australia to boost defense forces by one-third by 2040 2022-03-11

Beijing urges Prime Minister Scott Morrison to stop hyping “China threat” following announcement.

Indonesian President Jokowi to press Biden on ending Gaza war
Indonesian President Jokowi to press Biden on ending Gaza war 2023-11-09

Joko “Jokowi” Widodo will travel to Washington ahead of the APEC summit in San Francisco next week.

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