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Japan’s new PM bolsters Tokyo-Southeast Asia ties amid China tensions, Trump’s return
Japan’s new PM bolsters Tokyo-Southeast Asia ties amid China tensions, Trump’s return 2025-01-13

Japan positions itself as a key regional stabilizer amid growing security concerns, potential U.S. diplomatic shifts, analysts said.

Women candidates challenge Vanuatu’s male-dominated politics at snap election
Women candidates challenge Vanuatu’s male-dominated politics at snap election 2025-01-13

A national election will go ahead this week despite a devastating earthquake in the capital Port Vila last month.

Total security breakdown at key PNG gold mine threatens economic hit, landowners warn
Total security breakdown at key PNG gold mine threatens economic hit, landowners warn 2025-01-14

A 17-month state of emergency fails to quell violence at one of PNG’s most important economic assets.

Troubled China-backed project casts shadow on new Malaysia-Singapore trade zone
Troubled China-backed project casts shadow on new Malaysia-Singapore trade zone 2025-01-14

Some analysts warn that the Forest City megaproject could spook investors in the special economic zone on Johor Strait.

Philippine official on Chinese incursions: Not ruling out another South China Sea lawsuit
Philippine official on Chinese incursions: Not ruling out another South China Sea lawsuit 2025-01-14

China has pushed Philippines “to the wall” leaving it with only drastic options to stop intimidation, official adds.

Former Malaysian communist hotbed in Thailand is now a tourist magnet
Former Malaysian communist hotbed in Thailand is now a tourist magnet 2025-01-15

Ex-Malayan communist insurgents who stayed in Narathiwat province haven’t forgotten “struggles that brought us here.”

New US aircraft carriers to be named after Presidents Clinton and Bush
New US aircraft carriers to be named after Presidents Clinton and Bush 2025-01-15

The two giant ships are part of government’s plan to boost U.S. naval power.

Thai police seek Hun Sen adviser believed linked to Bangkok killing of critic
Thai police seek Hun Sen adviser believed linked to Bangkok killing of critic 2025-01-15

Interpol red notices have been issued for two Cambodian suspects, Thai authorities said.

Thai court increases soldier’s sentence to 10 years for killing of civilians
Thai court increases soldier’s sentence to 10 years for killing of civilians 2025-01-15

Three villagers were gunned down by an army ranger unit during a 2019 incident on a mountain in the Thai Deep South.

Japan to raise South China Sea issue with new Trump administration
Japan to raise South China Sea issue with new Trump administration 2025-01-15

Partnering with Southeast Asia is “vital for regional peace and stability,” Japan’s top diplomat says during Manila visit.

Rubio to lobby Thailand not to deport detained Uyghurs to China
Rubio to lobby Thailand not to deport detained Uyghurs to China 2025-01-15

The Florida senator made the pledge during a confirmation hearing for his appointment as top U.S. envoy.

Proposed Bangladesh reforms drastically curtail PM’s pre-eminence, replace ‘secularism’ principle with ‘pluralism’
Proposed Bangladesh reforms drastically curtail PM’s pre-eminence, replace ‘secularism’ principle with ‘pluralism’ 2025-01-15

Constitutional Reforms Commission, which submitted proposals on Wednesday, sought to “strike a balance” in presidential, prime ministerial powers.

Indonesia’s human rights situation: Key takeaways from new report
Indonesia’s human rights situation: Key takeaways from new report 2025-01-16

Civil, political liberties declined in Indonesia, with democratic institutions weakened and corruption rising, Human Rights Watch said.

In bilateral talks, Philippines complains about China’s ‘monster’ ship in EEZ waters
In bilateral talks, Philippines complains about China’s ‘monster’ ship in EEZ waters 2025-01-16

Rival South China Sea claimants also agreed to continue the implementation of Manila’s resupply missions to a disputed shoal.

EXPLAINED: Stakes of Malaysia’s Sarawak taking control of oil, gas resources
EXPLAINED: Stakes of Malaysia’s Sarawak taking control of oil, gas resources 2025-01-16

While Petros will have power in Sarawak, national oil company Petronas will retain “national authority.”

In Bangladesh, demands rise for deeper British probe into properties linked to Hasina’s niece
In Bangladesh, demands rise for deeper British probe into properties linked to Hasina’s niece 2025-01-16

Tulip Siddiq resigned as a treasury secretary in Britain’s government after the Bangladesh anti-graft agency said she was being probed for corruption.

Thais scrutinized over Cambodian’s murder, Vietnamese, Uyghur detainees
Thais scrutinized over Cambodian’s murder, Vietnamese, Uyghur detainees 2025-01-17

Human Rights Watch says Thailand should follow its own laws on not sending people back to risk of torture.

After 7 decades, Thai Chinese-language newspaper stops printing
After 7 decades, Thai Chinese-language newspaper stops printing 2025-01-17

Online media, fewer readers of traditional Chinese language led to Universal Daily News’ demise.

Bangladesh rewrites history, leaves millions of schoolchildren without textbooks
Bangladesh rewrites history, leaves millions of schoolchildren without textbooks 2025-01-17

Textbook delays threaten learning outcomes for over 43 million students in the South Asian nation, some educators warn.

Widow says shooting of former Cambodian lawmaker was ‘definitely political’
Widow says shooting of former Cambodian lawmaker was ‘definitely political’ 2025-01-17

French citizen Lim Ani spoke after a funeral held at a pagoda near Paris for government critic Lim Kimya.

The 2004 tsunami wiped out half of this village in Thailand. Are they ready for the next?
2024-12-19

It’s been 20 years since a powerful earthquake off the Indonesian coast triggered a deadly tsunami that killed over 220,000 people in 14 countries. Thailand ...

Banda Aceh suffered the most in the 2004 tsunami. Can they handle another major disaster?
2024-12-20

On Boxing Day 20 years ago, a massive earthquake off the coast of Sumatra triggered a powerful tsunami that struck Banda Aceh first. The tsunami affected 14 ...

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Malaysia: Two Suspected Abu Sayyaf Members Killed in Shootout 2019-09-04

Law-enforcement officials were trying to intercept two boats when gunfight ensued, police said.

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New Police Chief at the Helm in Malaysia 2019-05-07

The new chief, Abdul Hamid Bador, has been appointed on a two-year contract.

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Anwar Ibrahim: Malaysia’s Transition of Power to be Determined This Month 2020-02-13

Groups are campaigning for Mahathir Mohamad to finish his full term as premier, his anointed successor says.

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Malaysian PM Mahathir Resigns; King Asks Him to Stay as Interim Leader 2020-02-24

Prime minister's resignation splits ruling coalition with former nemesis Anwar Ibrahim.

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With Polls Nearing, Malaysia Hands Out $1 Billion-Plus to Its Poor 2018-03-02

Effort is aimed at sweetening the electoral ground for Prime Minister Najib Razak, critics say.

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New PM Says He Rescued Malaysia, Promises Clean Government 2020-03-02

Activists call for urgent parliamentary sitting to back Muhyiddin Yassin’s claims of majority support.

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Malaysia’s New Govt Takes Steps to Soften Economic Impact of Coronavirus 2020-03-03

Central bank cuts interest rate as political turmoil persists with police investigation into Mahathir Mohamad’s daughter.

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Malaysian Opposition Party Vows to Provide 1 Million Jobs if Elected 2018-03-08

Pakatan Harapan releases 200-page manifesto heading into general election.

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