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Police arrest 14-year-old suspect after deadly shooting spree at Bangkok mall
Police arrest 14-year-old suspect after deadly shooting spree at Bangkok mall 2023-10-03

The teenager, whose name has been withheld, was being treated for mental issues before the shooting, police say.

Tourists expressed shock at a shooting incident at Bangkok’s Siam Paragon mall
2023-10-04

Tourists in Bangkok expressed shock about a deadly shooting at a luxury mall in the Thai capital the previous day. The shooting came as new Prime Minister ...

Thai police arrest 2 suspects for selling gun to alleged mall shooter
Thai police arrest 2 suspects for selling gun to alleged mall shooter 2023-10-05

A father and son have been arrested in the Deep South on suspicion of selling a modified handgun and parts to the alleged teen gunman.

As haze pervades, Indonesia targets corporations for agricultural fires
As haze pervades, Indonesia targets corporations for agricultural fires 2023-10-05

Malaysia calls for regional efforts to address worsening air quality

IMF returns to Papua New Guinea after a stormy past
IMF returns to Papua New Guinea after a stormy past 2024-03-03

Prime Minister James Marape says the IMF is working with PNG not dictating policy to it.

Australia pledges new funds for maritime cooperation as ASEAN summit begins
Australia pledges new funds for maritime cooperation as ASEAN summit begins 2024-03-04

The South China Sea and Myanmar crisis are likely to be high on the agenda at meetings in Melbourne.

Thai court drops negligence charge against ex-PM Yingluck
Thai court drops negligence charge against ex-PM Yingluck 2024-03-04

Analysts say the ruling could pave the way for Thailand’s first female prime minister to return from self-exile.

Mid-count surge in votes for Indonesian president’s son’s party raises fraud suspicions
Mid-count surge in votes for Indonesian president’s son’s party raises fraud suspicions 2024-03-04

Some experts believe vote share of Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) may have been inflated so it could enter parliament.

After deadly mall fire, Dhaka authorities crack down on improperly licensed restaurants
After deadly mall fire, Dhaka authorities crack down on improperly licensed restaurants 2024-03-04

Police, development authority issue arrests, close eateries following blaze that killed 46 in seven-floor building.

US bill to avert government shutdown includes funding for key Pacific allies
US bill to avert government shutdown includes funding for key Pacific allies 2024-03-04

Legislative approval of the funding has become a test of U.S. commitment to the Pacific.

Philippine Senate orders Pastor Apollo Quiboloy’s arrest over sexual abuse allegations
Philippine Senate orders Pastor Apollo Quiboloy’s arrest over sexual abuse allegations 2024-03-05

The DOJ has also said it would also file charges against Quiboloy, spiritual adviser to former President Rodrigo Duterte.

Philippines: 4 boat crew hurt as China Coast Guard fires water cannon
Philippines: 4 boat crew hurt as China Coast Guard fires water cannon 2024-03-05

Manila’s vessels were en route to deliver supplies to its military outpost in the disputed South China Sea.

A decade after MH370 disappeared, Malaysia pushes for renewed search for plane
A decade after MH370 disappeared, Malaysia pushes for renewed search for plane 2024-03-05

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the government will renew efforts if compelling evidence is established.

Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto sees smooth transition to presidency but calls democracy ‘messy’
Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto sees smooth transition to presidency but calls democracy ‘messy’ 2024-03-05

He reiterated that he would continue outgoing President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s policies.

Thai police free Lao teenager after report of employer’s sexual abuse
Thai police free Lao teenager after report of employer’s sexual abuse 2024-03-05

The teen, who worked as a caregiver, wasn’t allowed to leave home and her passport was confiscated.

Human Rights Watch report criticizes Malaysia on ‘abusive’ immigration detention centers
Human Rights Watch report criticizes Malaysia on ‘abusive’ immigration detention centers 2024-03-06

The home minister challenged the rights group’s findings about overcrowding at detention centers and treatment of children.

Philippine president alarmed by Chinese attack in South China Sea
Philippine president alarmed by Chinese attack in South China Sea 2024-03-06

Water cannons injured four people on ship carrying supplies to Ayungin Shoal outpost.

Malaysian court overturns graft conviction of state land agency’s former chairman
Malaysian court overturns graft conviction of state land agency’s former chairman 2024-03-06

He is among several UMNO members to see corruption charges dropped since Anwar Ibrahim became PM.

ASEAN, Australia call for Gaza ceasefire, support UN agency for Palestinian refugees
ASEAN, Australia call for Gaza ceasefire, support UN agency for Palestinian refugees 2024-03-06

Australia’s U.N. ambassador this week urged Israel to provide proof that some UNRWA staff had participated in Oct. 7 Hamas attack.

Thai seminar with exiled Myanmar leaders signals shift in stance, say analysts
Thai seminar with exiled Myanmar leaders signals shift in stance, say analysts 2024-03-07

The event angered Myanmar’s junta and Thailand’s foreign minister abruptly canceled his speech.

Two Filipino seafarers killed in Gulf of Aden missile attack
Two Filipino seafarers killed in Gulf of Aden missile attack 2024-03-07

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vowed to support families of crew members attacked by Houthi rebels.

Beijing condemns Manila’s Maritime Zones Act
Beijing condemns Manila’s Maritime Zones Act 2024-03-07

Chinese spokesperson says the bill “severely violates China’s territorial sovereignty in the South China Sea.”

Malaysian PM defends China again, says hindering its ascent will raise tensions
Malaysian PM defends China again, says hindering its ascent will raise tensions 2024-03-07

Anwar Ibrahim claps back at U.S. criticism of Malaysia’s ties with Beijing, saying he doesn’t have “China-phobia.”

US offers Indonesia $2.49M grant for capital city move
US offers Indonesia $2.49M grant for capital city move 2024-03-07

Washington’s first effort to support the relocation from Jakarta is seen as effort to challenge Beijing.

Bougainville says PNG police appointment in breach of peace agreement
Bougainville says PNG police appointment in breach of peace agreement 2024-03-07
In Southeast Asia, protecting the environment is its own hazard
In Southeast Asia, protecting the environment is its own hazard 2024-03-09

Climate change could devastate the region, but that hasn’t stopped governments from targeting young activists.

Town in Thailand’s Deep South celebrates old blend of cultures
Town in Thailand’s Deep South celebrates old blend of cultures 2024-03-08

Annual festival to the goddess of mercy draws thousands of tourists to Pattani from across the nation and nearby Malaysia.

Hike in food prices dampens Ramadan spirit in Bangladesh
Hike in food prices dampens Ramadan spirit in Bangladesh 2024-03-08

Government is not monitoring hoarding or punishing unscrupulous businessmen who are profiting during the Muslim holy month, consumer association says.

Myanmar junta chief urges peace after troops suffer setbacks
Myanmar junta chief urges peace after troops suffer setbacks 2024-12-23

Opposition fighter says there’s no trust in the military; Rohingya groups seek rights.

2025 ASEAN chair Malaysia expected to revive bloc amid questions about neutrality
2025 ASEAN chair Malaysia expected to revive bloc amid questions about neutrality 2024-12-23

But smoothly navigating global rivalries in the current geopolitical scenario will be a daunting task, analysts said.

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