Thailand Denies Claim of Aiding 1MDB Fugitive Jho Low Evade Arrest

Malaysian financier was allowed to enter country despite Interpol red notice, ex-spokeswoman for banned opposition party alleges.

Five Suspected Insurgents Killed in Clash with Thai Security Forces

Authorities believe the slain gunmen were behind deadly attack on a security outpost last month.

Thai Company Plans to Build Large-Scale Mekong River Mainstream Dam in Laos

The project, if approved, would be the sixth along the river in Laos.

Malaysia Drops LTTE-Related Charges Against 2 Lawmakers, 10 Others

Attorney-General Tommy Thomas: Possession of photos of rebel leaders “does not transform one to being a terrorist.”

Philippine Police under Fire over Order to Collect Data on Muslim Students

Islamic leaders, others accuse Manila officers of singling out young Muslims through profiling.

Ex-Philippine Health Chief, 9 Others Indicted in Deaths During Anti-Dengue Drive

Janette Garin, others charged with “reckless imprudence resulting in homicide” for facilitating country’s purchase of Dengvaxia.

Malaysia Summons Palestinian Envoy over Comments on Donations for Al-Aqsa Mosque

Foreign ministry responds to ambassador’s statement that only one group had donated money during the past two years.

Philippines: Rights Groups Press for Duterte Critic’s Release from Prison

Three organizations call the charges against Sen. Leila de Lima politically motivated.

Philippine General: Troops Kill 2 Pro-Islamic State Militants

The military clashed with Abu Sayyaf as troops searched for six captives in Sulu province.

‘Police Beat My Mother to Death,’ Son Alleges as Bangladeshi Minister Orders Probe

Housewife Yasmin Begum was third person to die in police custody in 2020, a human rights group says.

Malaysia’s Mahathir Says He will Decide When to Step Down

Prime minister announced there was no succession timetable to turn the government over to Anwar Ibrahim.

Virus Disrupts China-Backed Infrastructure Projects in Indonesia

COVID-19 is indirectly affecting the construction of a high-speed railway and a hydropower project, officials say.

Thai Court Disbands Opposition Party over Leader’s Loan

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit and other FFP officials are banned from executive roles in parties for a decade.

Chinese FM Tries to Assure Southeast Asians on Coronavirus, Mekong Dams

Foreign minister promises to release water from upstream dams because of drought concerns in Thailand.

Indonesia: Priest Says Child Among 2 Killed in Alleged Papua Firefight

Security forces deny allegation and say they gunned down an 18-year-old separatist during a shootout.

Philippine Leader Fires Officials over Immigration Scandal Involving Chinese Nationals

Bureau of Immigration officers allegedly took bribes to allow Chinese gaming workers in.