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‘Contrary to public interest’:  Malaysia bans film showing Muslim exploring other religions
‘Contrary to public interest’: Malaysia bans film showing Muslim exploring other religions 2023-09-13

“Mentega Terbang” encourages Malaysians to desert Islam, religious conservatives allege.

Thai border hospitals feel strain as Myanmar’s war drives patients over border
Thai border hospitals feel strain as Myanmar’s war drives patients over border 2023-09-13

Many patients can’t pay their bills, forcing hospitals to find other ways to keep operating.

Pride and struggles in Papua New Guinea as independence day nears
Pride and struggles in Papua New Guinea as independence day nears 2023-09-13

National anniversary also stirs criticism of the failure of successive governments to fix the country’s biggest problems.

Indonesian police report uncovering major Southeast Asia drug ring
Indonesian police report uncovering major Southeast Asia drug ring 2023-09-13

Working with Thailand and Malaysia, officers confiscated methamphetamine from syndicate linked to fugitive Fredy Pratama.

Did Indonesia’s high-speed rail cut off this village’s only source of water?
2023-09-13

When residents of Puteran village heard that a tunnel for Indonesia’s first high-speed rail would be built near their village, they felt proud to be witnesses ...

Bangladesh moves to replace controversial internet law but criticism persists
Bangladesh moves to replace controversial internet law but criticism persists 2023-09-13

While the government toned down certain provisions, activists allege it is “copy-and-paste” of old law.

3 ASEAN nations to boycott defense meeting hosted by Myanmar junta
3 ASEAN nations to boycott defense meeting hosted by Myanmar junta 2023-09-12

Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines to avoid Air Chiefs Conference.

Will Thailand’s new screening system open or close doors for refugees and asylum seekers?
2023-09-12

In Thailand, refugees and asylum seekers are considered illegal migrants. Come September 22, a new National Screening Mechanism will give approved refugees ...

Following police killing, Thai PM promises to purge mafia-type infiltration
Following police killing, Thai PM promises to purge mafia-type infiltration 2023-09-12

A gunman fatally shot an officer attending a dinner party at a construction tycoon’s home.

Malaysian PM Anwar faces backlash over Najib’s acquittal
Malaysian PM Anwar faces backlash over Najib’s acquittal 2023-09-12

A court dismissed an appeal against Najib after the government failed to file paperwork by deadline.

Indonesian police arrest dozens protesting China-backed project near Singapore
Indonesian police arrest dozens protesting China-backed project near Singapore 2023-09-12

The U.S. $11.5 billion glass manufacturing plant would involve relocating all 7,500 residents of Rempang island.

Report: Forest encroachment for maize cultivation increased in Lower Mekong
Report: Forest encroachment for maize cultivation increased in Lower Mekong 2023-09-12

The crop’s slash-and-burn practice, responsible for toxic air pollution in the region, is rising, Greenpeace says.

Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa cleared in final tax evasion case
Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa cleared in final tax evasion case 2023-09-12

Ressa, a fierce critic of former President Rodrigo Duterte, still faces two more cases, including a cyber libel conviction.

French president clinches Airbus deal during historic trip to Bangladesh
French president clinches Airbus deal during historic trip to Bangladesh 2023-09-11

Emmanuel Macron urges Bangladesh to join France in maintaining “strategic autonomy” for Indo-Pacific nations.

Governor claims Sulu has eliminated Abu Sayyaf Group but observers urge caution
Governor claims Sulu has eliminated Abu Sayyaf Group but observers urge caution 2023-09-11

Analysts warn of emerging threats from politicians’ private armies and say Abu Sayyaf is still present in Sulu.

Malaysia’s  govt counters potential Chinese pressure with proposed ban on rare-earth exports
Malaysia’s govt counters potential Chinese pressure with proposed ban on rare-earth exports 2023-09-11

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says his plan calling for domestic processing would “guarantee a maximum return.”

Malaysia says death row prisoners can appeal sentences
Malaysia says death row prisoners can appeal sentences 2023-09-11

Some 1,020 prisoners are eligible to file for a review of their punishments, the law minister says.

US, Vietnam raise relations to highest level
US, Vietnam raise relations to highest level 2023-09-11

The deal is about stability, not containing China, President Joe Biden says.

Malaysia’s MUDA party takes stand on corruption, quits ruling coalition
Malaysia’s MUDA party takes stand on corruption, quits ruling coalition 2023-09-10

“I … will never allow Malaysia to normalize corruption,” chief of the youth-oriented party says, referring to charges being dropped against a deputy PM.

G20 summit ends on high note for host India
G20 summit ends on high note for host India 2023-09-10

New Delhi brokers compromise communiqué, entry of African Union.

Close call as Chinese ships again harass Philippine ships in Manila’s EEZ
Close call as Chinese ships again harass Philippine ships in Manila’s EEZ 2023-09-09

A BenarNews correspondent traveled with a select group during the latest Philippine resupply mission to Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal.

Fired Bangladeshi prosecutor returns home after seeking shelter at American embassy
Fired Bangladeshi prosecutor returns home after seeking shelter at American embassy 2023-09-08

Imran Ahmed Bhuiyan and his family left the embassy after receiving assurance he would not be arrested.

Slow construction, land acquisition delays beset Indonesian president’s new capital project
Slow construction, land acquisition delays beset Indonesian president’s new capital project 2023-09-08

Presidential palace and office, which are supposed to be completed by next August, are about 25% constructed.

OpenAI CEO gets Indonesia’s “Golden Visa” | Filipina environmental activists abducted | Bangladesh welcomes Russian Foreign Minister
OpenAI CEO gets Indonesia’s “Golden Visa” | Filipina environmental activists abducted | Bangladesh welcomes Russian Foreign Minister 2023-09-08

Indonesia just gave its first “Golden Visa” to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. OpenAI is the maker of ChatGPT. Two Filipina environmental activists have been abducted ...

Exposé about op-eds by dubious writers shocks Bangladeshi journalists
Exposé about op-eds by dubious writers shocks Bangladeshi journalists 2023-09-08

Analysts and journalists point fingers at the government, but it denies any role.

Local journalists: US reporter’s ejection from Jakarta summit reflects poorly on Indonesia
Local journalists: US reporter’s ejection from Jakarta summit reflects poorly on Indonesia 2023-09-08

American officials intervened to allow Voice of America reporter back into the ASEAN meeting.

Philippines, Australia upgrade defense ties
Philippines, Australia upgrade defense ties 2023-09-08

The two nations have “shared vision for the region,” Australian PM Albanese said during a visit to Manila.

Hamas, Papua New Guinea opposition protest Pacific country’s Jerusalem embassy
Hamas, Papua New Guinea opposition protest Pacific country’s Jerusalem embassy 2023-09-08

The Pacific island country’s prime minister said land will be allocated for a PNG-Israel economic zone in Port Moresby

South Korea, Indonesia up cooperation to cut supply chain risks, reliance on China
South Korea, Indonesia up cooperation to cut supply chain risks, reliance on China 2023-09-08

They commit to build secure ecosystem for hi-tech materials, backing U.S. drive to restructure global supply chain.

UN chief wants ‘climate solidarity pact’ as global heat breaks records
UN chief wants ‘climate solidarity pact’ as global heat breaks records 2023-09-07

Speaking to ASEAN members, others, Antonio Guterres calls for accelerated efforts to reach net-zero emissions.

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