A protestor holds a placard reading "RIP, Malaysian Democracy" during a protest at Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 29, 2020.

Malaysia Set to Add 4M Youth Voters this Month

Analysts expect the new youth bloc to be decisive in the next general election.

Activist Cambodian Monk Defrocked, Arrested in Thailand, Fellow Refugee Says

Activist Cambodian Monk Defrocked, Arrested in Thailand, Fellow Refugee Says

Colleagues say they fear Ven. Bor Bet will be sent back to Cambodia and jailed.

After Signing ILO Protocol, Malaysia Will be Obligated to End Forced Labor

After Signing ILO Protocol, Malaysia Will be Obligated to End Forced Labor

The move comes after the United States banned imports of rubber gloves, palm oil products.

Philippine Justice Secretary: Murder Charges Recommended against 17 Policemen in Activists’ Deaths

Philippine Justice Secretary: Murder Charges Recommended against 17 Policemen in Activists’ Deaths

Nine activists were killed in separate counter-insurgency operations in March.

Bangladeshis Jailed in Mexico over Attempts to Enter US Illegally

Bangladeshis Jailed in Mexico over Attempts to Enter US Illegally

More than 200 Bangladeshis are locked up south of the border, says Dhaka’s embassy in Mexico City.

Philippines: Duterte’s Aide Withdraws from Presidential Race

Philippines: Duterte’s Aide Withdraws from Presidential Race

Christopher “Bong” Go’s announcement leaves PDP-Laban party without a candidate for the nation’s top office.

Indonesia Tries to Calm Investors Amid Confusion Over Court Ruling on Jobs Law

Indonesia Tries to Calm Investors Amid Confusion Over Court Ruling on Jobs Law

Judgment requires legislation to be amended within two years, as government notes it remains in force until then.

Lawyer: Stopping Nobel-Winning Editor from Traveling to Collect Prize Would Harm Philippines

Lawyer: Stopping Nobel-Winning Editor from Traveling to Collect Prize Would Harm Philippines

Journalist Maria Ressa is scheduled to attend a ceremony in Oslo next month.

Indonesian MP: China Demanded Jakarta Stop Drilling in Beijing-Claimed Waters

Indonesian MP: China Demanded Jakarta Stop Drilling in Beijing-Claimed Waters

China also objected to a joint Indonesia-United States military exercise held in August.

Naval Drills in Indonesian Waters Signal Russia Interest in Southeast Asia

Naval Drills in Indonesian Waters Signal Russia Interest in Southeast Asia

The training exercises in waters off North Sumatra included ASEAN members.

Analysts: Thailand May Lose Investors After US Omits it From Democracy Summit

Analysts: Thailand May Lose Investors After US Omits it From Democracy Summit

Southeast Asian nation’s government originated in a 2014 coup, which is why it was not invited, observers say.

US Ratchets Up Southeast Asia Engagement as Another Senior Diplomat Visits Jakarta

US Ratchets Up Southeast Asia Engagement as Another Senior Diplomat Visits Jakarta

Assistant Secretary of State Daniel Kritenbrink makes Indonesia first stop on his maiden tour of region.

Under China’s Shadow, Philippines Clings to Rusting Maritime Outpost

Under China’s Shadow, Philippines Clings to Rusting Maritime Outpost

Tensions over the BRP Sierra Madre escalated when Chinese ships fired water cannon on two Philippine boats.

Philippines Targets 9M People in 3-Day Vaccination Drive

Philippines Targets 9M People in 3-Day Vaccination Drive

The Southeast Asian nation is aiming to inoculate residents of 16 regions against COVID-19.

Asian, European Leaders Snub Myanmar, Urge Return to Democracy

Asian, European Leaders Snub Myanmar, Urge Return to Democracy

ASEM summit statement doesn’t refer to South China Sea, but states commitment to “freedom of navigation” at sea.

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Debt-trapped: Sri Lanka, Laos, and now Uganda?

Debt-trapped: Sri Lanka, Laos, and now Uganda?

Thailand, Myanmar Miss the Democracy Bus

Thailand, Myanmar Miss the Democracy Bus

Malaysian Singer: 'Fragile' is about People Telling the Truth

Batik Makers in Indonesia Turn to Mangroves for Dye

How Bali Bombings Group Infiltrated Indonesian Institutions to Resurrect Itself

How Bali Bombings Group Infiltrated Indonesian Institutions to Resurrect Itself

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