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At long last, Anwar Ibrahim fulfills prime ministerial ambition
At long last, Anwar Ibrahim fulfills prime ministerial ambition 2022-11-24

Against all odds and after a closely fought election, the iconic opposition leader emerges as the new head of government in the multiethnic, multireligious ...

Anwar Ibrahim appointed, sworn in as Malaysia’s 10th prime minister
Anwar Ibrahim appointed, sworn in as Malaysia’s 10th prime minister 2022-11-24

The king meets with Council of Rulers then breaks a post-election impasse by appointing Anwar as PM.

Rights group: Investigate Deep South bombing as ‘war crime’
Rights group: Investigate Deep South bombing as ‘war crime’ 2022-11-23

Police are searching for suspects while insurgent groups have not claimed responsibility for the attack.

Climate refugee settlement expands near Rohingya camp
2022-11-23

Bangladeshis displaced by erosion compete for space and resources in their own land.

US to supply Thailand, Philippines with modular nuclear reactors
US to supply Thailand, Philippines with modular nuclear reactors 2022-11-23

While in Southeast Asia, Vice President Kamala Harris met with leaders to launch clean energy efforts.

Police officer convicted of torturing 2 teens in Duterte’s drug war
Police officer convicted of torturing 2 teens in Duterte’s drug war 2022-11-23

Jeffrey Perez also was found guilty of planting evidence on the teenagers who were found dead in 2017.

After election loss, Malaysia’s Mahathir says he will focus on writing history
After election loss, Malaysia’s Mahathir says he will focus on writing history 2022-11-23

But the 97-year-old veteran politician and country’s longest serving prime minister didn’t say whether he was quitting politics.

Indonesian man loses 11 relatives to West Java earthquake
2022-11-23

Scores are still missing after quake killed at least 270 people and injured about 1,100 others in Cianjur regency on Nov. 21.

UMNO says it will join unity govt – but not with Muhyiddin
UMNO says it will join unity govt – but not with Muhyiddin 2022-11-23

Meanwhile, Malaysia’s king calls meeting of royals to consult on electoral deadlock.

Huge explosion from truck bomb injures dozens in Deep South
Huge explosion from truck bomb injures dozens in Deep South 2022-11-22

Authorities blame rebels for the blast in Narathiwat that killed a police officer.

In historic visit, Harris reiterates US support for Philippines in sea dispute
In historic visit, Harris reiterates US support for Philippines in sea dispute 2022-11-22

On Palawan island, the American vice president has strong words about China’s activities in South China Sea.

Testimony begins in trial of Uyghurs charged in deadly Bangkok bombing
Testimony begins in trial of Uyghurs charged in deadly Bangkok bombing 2022-11-22

The two suspects have been incarcerated since their arrests shortly after the explosion at the Erawan Shrine in August 2015.

Malaysia’s electoral impasse drags on as king defers decision on PM
Malaysia’s electoral impasse drags on as king defers decision on PM 2022-11-22

The monarch floated the idea of a “unity government,” but one of the two contenders rejected it outright.

Death toll from Indonesia quake soars past 250; scores more still missing
Death toll from Indonesia quake soars past 250; scores more still missing 2022-11-22

Many of the victims were children who were hit by falling rubble.

Thai police hold Chinese dissident after lone Bangkok protest against Xi Jinping
Thai police hold Chinese dissident after lone Bangkok protest against Xi Jinping 2022-11-22

Li Nanfei says his protest was inspired by the ‘bridge man' protest calling on Xi to step down.

Meanwhile on the sidelines
Meanwhile on the sidelines 2022-11-21
Loser UMNO may sway Malaysian election outcome
Loser UMNO may sway Malaysian election outcome 2022-11-21

Graft-tainted Barisan Nasional won 30 of 221 parliamentary seats, down from 79 four years ago.

Indonesian defense chief: Talks on F-15 purchase in ‘advanced stages’
Indonesian defense chief: Talks on F-15 purchase in ‘advanced stages’ 2022-11-21

Prabowo Subianto meets with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Jakarta.

US will back Philippines if it’s attacked in South China Sea: Harris
US will back Philippines if it’s attacked in South China Sea: Harris 2022-11-21

In such an event, Washington would invoke a 71-year-old mutual defense pact, American vice president says.

Deadly earthquake strikes Indonesia's West Java province
2022-11-21

The 5.6-magnitude temblor killed scores of people and injured hundreds more, reducing buildings to rubble in Cianjur town, some 60 miles from Jakarta.

Manhunt underway after two extremists on death row escape from police custody
Manhunt underway after two extremists on death row escape from police custody 2022-11-20

Men on motorbikes used a spray to subdue officers escorting the two prisoners, Bangladeshi officials say.

Palace: Malaysian parties have until Monday afternoon to stitch alliances, form govt
Palace: Malaysian parties have until Monday afternoon to stitch alliances, form govt 2022-11-20
Xi steals the limelight at APEC, showcasing China’s regional clout
Xi steals the limelight at APEC, showcasing China’s regional clout 2022-11-19

Biden’s absence provides an opportunity for Xi to push back on U.S. influence in the Indo-Pacific.

Malaysian election produces no clear winner; two opposition blocs neck-and-neck
Malaysian election produces no clear winner; two opposition blocs neck-and-neck 2022-11-19

Anwar Ibrahim’s coalition and Muhyiddin Yassin’s bloc almost tied; ruling Barisan Nasional kicked to the curb.

Solomon Islands begins countdown to Pacific Games with appeal to national pride
Solomon Islands begins countdown to Pacific Games with appeal to national pride 2022-11-19

China has covered more than half of the cost of hosting the Games, official says.

In Bangladesh, countdown to World Cup brings frenzied fandom laced with tears
In Bangladesh, countdown to World Cup brings frenzied fandom laced with tears 2022-11-18

Their nation likely will never play in the biggest football tournament anytime soon but Bangladeshis have helped make it happen.

Marcos, Xi discuss maritime disputes during first face-to-face meeting
Marcos, Xi discuss maritime disputes during first face-to-face meeting 2022-11-18

The two presidents held talks on the sidelines of the APEC leaders’ meeting in Bangkok.

Frequent typhoons force Filipino families to flee
2022-11-18

Nearly a decade after one of the country's deadliest disasters, families in the Philippines are still adjusting to relocation.

North Korean long-range missile lands off Japan during APEC summit
North Korean long-range missile lands off Japan during APEC summit 2022-11-18

US and allies huddle for emergency talks after the North's second ICBM launch this month.

China-funded bridge project could harm Paradise Reef, environmentalists warn
China-funded bridge project could harm Paradise Reef, environmentalists warn 2022-11-17

The project linking Davao city, Samal island could be moved from the coral reef, they say.

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