Malaysia: Mahathir Admits Government Fulfilled One-Third of Promises

Prime minister tells country there is a process to fulfill coalition’s other election pledges.

China Issues Warnings to Philippine, US Aircraft in South China Sea

Pilots have a standard response, the Armed Forces of the Philippines chief told reporters.

Malaysia: Judge Rules Defense Must Present Case in Kim Murder Trial

Defendant Siti Aisyah is expected to be first to testify when the trial resumes in November.

Bangladesh Welcomes Malaysian Effort to Open Foreign Worker Hiring Process

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad says too few agencies created a ‘monopoly.’

Philippine Troops, Police Kill 8 Rebels in Joint Operations

Communist guerrillas and sub-leader of Abu Sayyaf militant group are among the dead, officials say.

3,407 Indian Residents Will Receive Malaysian Citizenship, Mahathir Says

Prime Minister’s decision will open path for children of mixed parentage, rights groups say.

Bangladesh Agrees to Remove ‘Myanmar National’ from Rohingya ID Cards

Rohingya leader says the concession reflects Naypyitaw’s aim to “obliterate” their rights.

Indonesian Police Arrest 16 Suspected Militants

About 300 terror suspects have been arrested since a series of sucide attacks in Surabaya.

Abu Sayyaf Militants Seize 10-Year-Old in Southern Philippines

Incident comes as U.S. and British governments issue fresh security alerts.

Duterte to Step Aside as Philippine Leader if Marcos Jr Wins Protest: Spokesman

This comes as the country marks the first year anniversary of boy killed in drug war.

Outspoken about Injustice, Bangladeshi Journalist Now Languishes in Jail

Internationally-known photographer Shahidul Alam is likely to be in jail for weeks – or months.

Philippines: Warrant Issued for Alleged Dealer Linked to Duterte

The Chinese-Filipino businessman received a stern warning from the new president in 2016.

Malaysia: Mahathir Set to Travel to China after Halting Projects

Government wants to continue doing business with China, analyst tells BenarNews.

Philippines Deports Australian Human Rights Defender

Gill Boehringer forced to board China Southern Airlines flight, rights groups say.

Draft MoU Details Principles For Return of Rohingya Refugees to Myanmar

Leaked copy of the confidential agreement provides new information about Myanmar’s repatriation plans.

Indonesia: Quake Death Toll Grows, Damage Estimate Tops 5 Trillion Rupiah

Indonesia has capacity to handle recovery, officials say, but international aid has been offered.