Attorneys: North Korean in Malaysian Custody a Victim of Pyongyang-Washington ‘Politics’

Mun Chol Myong faces extradition to the U.S. on charges of money laundering and conspiracy to launder money.

Malaysian Police Seize 12 Tons of Cocaine Hidden in Charcoal Shipment

Syndicate “tried to deceive authorities by mixing the drugs with charcoal,” inspector general of police says.

Thailand: Village Headman Shot Dead in Pattani Province

Authorities order a lockdown after gunmen opened fire at a school building in nearby Yala province.

Philippines Catches 3 Suspected Militant Veterans of 2017 Battle in Marawi

Arrests come two years after firefights and air strikes devastated the mosque-studded city.

Malaysia Seeks Non-Militarization of South China Sea

Government vows to take non-aligned posture in disputes between major powers, as it unveils foreign policy framework.

Amid Turmoil, Indonesian Anti-Corruption Body Names Sports Minister a Graft Suspect

Imam Nahrawi is suspected of accepting 26.5 billion rupiah (U.S. $1.17 million) in bribes.

Philippines: Second Major Bust in a Week Nets Hundreds of Chinese Suspects

As many as 324 Chinese nationals are arrested in Palawan on suspicion of cybercrimes and other illegal activities.

Malaysia Adopts US Electronic Data System to Track Suspected Terrorists

Passenger Name Record will be integrated into the new immigration system, Home Minister Muhyiddin Yassin says.

Thai Court Acquits Pro-Democracy Activists of Sedition, Illegal Assembly

Judge: “Defendants did not use foul language or attempt to instigate violence.”

Philippines Confirms Second Polio Case

In 2000, the United Nations health agency had declared the Philippines free of polio.

Health Officials: Polio Re-emerges in Philippines

“The outbreak calls for urgent action,” says UNICEF’s representative in the country.

Three Civilians Killed in Latest Violence in Indonesia’s Papua Province

Military: Undetermined number of casualties in gunfight with separatist rebels in Puncak.

Philippines: Duterte Says He Ordered Botched Hit on Politician

Vicente Loot, a former police general, survived an ambush in May 2018.

Police Arrest Suspected Islamic State-linked Militant in Southern Philippines

Improvised bomb, handgun and IS flag recovered from Jomar Maan, authorities say.

Thai PM Defends Directive to Gather Data on Muslim Students

“The move is not violating anybody’s rights,” Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha says.

Indonesia Slammed for Promoting Palm Oil amid Raging Forest Fires

Thousands in Indonesia and Malaysia reported to have respiratory, vision problems as a result of haze.