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That’s one way to expand base among Malays to counter identity politics of opposition Perikatan Nasional, they say.

“This is the highest price of eggs in the history of Bangladesh,” says a consumer group.

Indonesia’s defense minister is making a third run for top office after twice losing to Joko Widodo.

The Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled the charges against the opposition leader were vague and flawed.

Remains in the Smithsonian’s collection include brains acquired to support racist beliefs about white people’s superiority.

The Pheu Thai Party’s effort to get Srettha Thavisin elected PM won’t calm political tensions.

Police highlight violence in Enga province where Canadian-Chinese venture hopes to reopen contentious gold mine.

The ruling is likely the final blow for Pita Limjaroenrat’s bid to become Thailand’s prime minister.

Enrique Manalo seeks to calm region amid tensions after incident at sea between Chinese and Philippine coast guards.

Two Burmese banks had accounts with Sonali Bank totaling U.S. $1.1 million in deposits.

Indonesian maid’s torture highlights lack of protection for domestic workers

Siti Khotimah left her hometown to work as a domestic worker in Jakarta. She wanted to help pay off her family’s debts. Instead, she found herself in a living ...

Human Rights Monitor argues 2021 security operations in Kiwirok amounted to crimes against humanity under international law.

Suspects are to be charged with murder over killings of soldier and police officer in Basilan, authorities say.

Satellite photos show a 600-meter airstrip was constructed on Triton Island over the last month.

A Thai lawmaker has suggested that the area should stretch 5 kilometers into Myanmar.

The 61-year-old property tycoon has emerged as the frontrunner to lead Southeast Asia’s second largest economy.

Dhaka has formally applied for membership and Jakarta is contemplating it.

Seven finalists complained that they were forced to take off their clothes before being photographed.

Some Miss Universe Indonesia contestants have accused the organizers of sexual harassment. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History will be ...

The 12-day Samasama joint drills will take place off Luzon island.

Under Srettha Thavisin’s proposal, each citizen will receive $274 by early 2024.

Marzuki Darusman, a former attorney general and ex-head of a U.N. fact-finding mission, is among the plaintiffs.

Case has drawn condemnation in country where human rights groups have long documented abuses by security forces.

Deplorable conditions make camp residents susceptible to the scams.

The monkeys are invading residential areas, shops in search of food in Phetchaburi.

Barack Obama and other world-famous people seek to stop “miscarriage of justice” against the founder of Grameen Bank.

The agreement has been criticized by some groups as overly accommodative to Washington’s interests.

Activists say the case shows how companies and officials are using “judicial harassment” to silence public criticism.

Financial woes of Country Garden, developer of Forest City in Johor, may affect its other ventures, analysts say.

“I am shocked by how sick they look,” a Thai activist said about the defendants.