Malaysia

Former PM Najib loses last legal bid to get out of jail

Federal Court rejects his application to review his sentencing and conviction on corruption charges.

Indonesia

Players, fans dejected as Indonesia loses rights to host U-20 World Cup

“Thank you for burying and destroying our big dreams,” says a player on the Indonesian national squad.

Thailand

Chinese Christians exiled in Thailand taken to court for overstaying visas

A police official says they may not be deported to their home country.

Bangladesh

Top Bangladesh daily hit with 2 cases for ‘undermining country’s independence’

A Digital Security case was filed against Prothom Alo’s editor one day after his reporter was arrested.

Region

Interview: Indonesian special office to ‘steer ASEAN’s efforts’ on Myanmar

The U.S. State Department’s Derek Chollet discusses how it is working with Southeast Asian partners to end the crisis.

Indonesia

Players, fans dejected as Indonesia loses rights to host U-20 World Cup

“Thank you for burying and destroying our big dreams,” says a player on the Indonesian national squad.

RECAP: Hatching of Komodo dragons, aftermath of a ferry fire, Najib Razak to remain in jail

Difficult Ramadan for Rohingya as WFP cuts funding

Balancing conservation and tourism at Thailand’s Maya Bay

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