Relatives of Abdullah Esomuso prepare to transport his body for his funeral at a cemetery in Pattani, a province in southern Thailand, Aug. 25, 2019.

Suspected Rebel’s Family Seeks Justice after Thai Agency Ends Death Probe

The Department of Special Investigation notified Abdullah Esomuso’s widow that she could supply new information.

Indonesian Parliament Passes Law to Move Capital from Java to Borneo

Indonesian Parliament Passes Law to Move Capital from Java to Borneo

With bill’s passage, construction of new city, estimated to cost U.S. $32.5 billion, can begin.

Aid Groups: Filipinos in Typhoon Evacuation Centers Risk Catching COVID

Aid Groups: Filipinos in Typhoon Evacuation Centers Risk Catching COVID

As many as 340,000 remain displaced more than a month after the storm hit, humanitarian groups say.

Philippine Troops Kill 4 Blamed for Fatal Bus Bombing

Philippine Troops Kill 4 Blamed for Fatal Bus Bombing

The suspects were identified as members of an Islamic State-linked militant cell.

Leader of New Indonesian Capital’s Regency Faces Kickback Allegations

Leader of New Indonesian Capital’s Regency Faces Kickback Allegations

The Corruption Eradication Commission seized $70,000 cash it says is linked to local government projects.

Malaysia: Cambodian PM Should have Consulted ASEAN Members Before Myanmar Visit

Malaysia: Cambodian PM Should have Consulted ASEAN Members Before Myanmar Visit

Meanwhile, Indonesia Urges Phnom Penh, regional bloc’s new chair, to stick to what was agreed in previous meetings.

Detailed US Study Declares China’s South China Sea Claims Unlawful

Detailed US Study Declares China’s South China Sea Claims Unlawful

The State Department called on Beijing to cease “unlawful and coercive activities.”

China to Supply Nearly 40 Percent of Bangladesh’s Petroleum Imports

China to Supply Nearly 40 Percent of Bangladesh’s Petroleum Imports

Dhaka officials approved contracts to buy diesel, gasoline and jet fuel from five countries for the first half of 2022.

Japan Reported to Have Conducted Free Navigation Ops in South China Sea

Japan Reported to Have Conducted Free Navigation Ops in South China Sea

Effort was “about freedom of naval/maritime operations rather than freedom of navigation,” or supporting U.S. FONOPs, expert says.

Malaysian FM Sees Shift in China’s Justification of its Sweeping South China Sea Claims

Malaysian FM Sees Shift in China’s Justification of its Sweeping South China Sea Claims

“Four Sha,” are four island groups in South China Sea that Beijing claims to hold “historical rights” to.

Uyghur Bombing Suspects Describe Deplorable Conditions in Thai Military Prison

Uyghur Bombing Suspects Describe Deplorable Conditions in Thai Military Prison

The pair appeared in court to learn that testimony tied to the 2015 blast would begin in November.

New Chief of Indonesia’s Largest Islamic Group Seeks to Reform Orthodox Doctrines

New Chief of Indonesia’s Largest Islamic Group Seeks to Reform Orthodox Doctrines

Country’s tolerant brand of Islam offers antidote to religious extremism, Nahdlatul Ulama chairman says.

Philippines to Buy India’s BrahMos Supersonic Missile

Philippines to Buy India’s BrahMos Supersonic Missile

$375-million purchase marks breakthrough for Manila’s defenses in South China Sea, one analyst says.

Malaysia Hands Over 3 Rebel Suspects to Thailand

Malaysia Hands Over 3 Rebel Suspects to Thailand

The rare prisoner transfer coincided with the latest round of Deep South peace talks in Kuala Lumpur.

Manila Mayor Orders COVID ‘Health Break’ for Teachers, Students

Manila Mayor Orders COVID ‘Health Break’ for Teachers, Students

Francisco Domagoso called for in-person and online classes to be suspended through Jan. 21.

Cambodia Postpones First ASEAN Meeting Amid Reports of Differences Among Member-States

Cambodia Postpones First ASEAN Meeting Amid Reports of Differences Among Member-States

Foreign ministry spokesman cites “difficulties” for member-states’ top diplomats to attend in-person retreat in Siem Reap next week.

Ex-Radio Broadcaster Fatally Shot in Southern Philippines

Ex-Radio Broadcaster Fatally Shot in Southern Philippines

Jaynard Angeles quit recently to run for local office in this year’s general election, official says.

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Thailand, BRN Rebels Far Apart on Key Issues in Peace Talks

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