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National Security Law Will Give Malaysia’s PM Broader Powers: Critics 2016-07-27

Prime Minister Najib Razak accuses critics of the law of fear-mongering.

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Indonesian Trafficking Survivor Addresses Democratic National Convention 2016-07-27

Interrupted education, arranged marriage marked life journey of Indonesian woman who now advises the White House.

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India: Family of Man Lynched for Cow Slaughter Alleges Conspiracy 2016-07-27

The framing of charges against the family of Mohammad Akhlaq is a ploy to shift the focus away from his killing, his son says.

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Myanmar Migrants Found on Fishing Boat in Thai Waters Return Home 2016-07-26

The 14 men were part of a larger group of 19 trafficked Myanmar migrants rescued on July 10 from slave-like conditions.

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Malaysian NGOs Demand Government Action on Human Trafficking 2016-07-26

Activists meet with U.S. envoy during her two-day visit to Malaysia.

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Thailand: Three Rights Activists Charged Over Torture Report 2016-07-26

Activists face criminal defamation and other charges in connection with a study by three NGOs.

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Bangladeshi Authorities Kill 9 Suspected Militants in Dhaka Raid 2016-07-26

Prime minister praises officers for preventing a catastrophe.

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Malaysian Court Sentences 14 Filipinos, 3 Locals, for Sabah Incursion 2016-07-26

Nine Filipinos are spared capital punishment but receive life terms in prison.

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Thailand: Fleeing Activist Used Google Maps to Escape From China 2016-07-26

Zhao Changfu is seeking political asylum after reaching Bangkok.

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Malaysia: Two Plead Guilty in Grenade Attack at Nightclub 2016-07-25

Four others face charges for supporting roles in IS-claimed attack.

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People Named in 1MDB Suits ‘Must Clear Own Names,’ Malaysia’s PM Says 2016-07-25

Najib Razak’s stepson and a close ally are identified as targets of U.S. lawsuits.

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Bangladesh: Women Being Recruited For Terrorism, Police Say 2016-07-25

Members of militant group radicalized their spouses, officials say.

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India: BJP Under Fire Amid Atrocities Against Dalits 2016-07-25

String of attacks on lower-caste community may hurt Hindu nationalist party’s chances in upcoming state elections, experts say.

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Islamic State Poses Potent Threat to South Asia: Commentary 2016-07-25

Governments of Bangladesh and India are not doing enough to counter the menace, terrorism experts say.

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Indonesia: Village School Provides Education in a Natural Setting 2016-07-22

Children learn basic reading and writing skills in classes held outdoors.

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Brother of Malaysia’s PM Calls for Transparency in Light of 1MDB Lawsuits 2016-07-22

Wall Street Journal editorial takes aim at prime minister and his party.

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Thailand: Police Question British Writer’s Spouse Over Photos of Royalty 2016-07-22

Police accuse Andrew MacGregor Marshall of sharing doctored photos online of Thailand’s crown prince.

MH370 Mystery: Search for Missing Malaysian Jet to End
2016-07-22

Joint efforts to find the airliner will be suspended by year's end unless there is a breakthrough, Malaysia, Australia and China announce.

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1MDB Affair: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Speaks Out on U.S. Lawsuits 2016-07-21

Meanwhile, Singapore seizes hundreds of millions of dollars from bank accounts, Switzerland recovers major artwork.

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Bangladesh Court Sentences Top Opposition Figure for Money Laundering 2016-07-21

Tarique Rahman was considered the political heir to his mother, BNP leader Khaleda Zia.

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Thailand Counting Down to Controversial Referendum 2016-07-21

A constitutional vote will shape the nation’s future, but the junta isn’t allowing critical debate.

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Malaysia: US Files Lawsuits to Recover $1 Billion Taken From 1MDB 2016-07-20

Complaint does not name Najib Razak, but refers to a $681 million deposit in March 2013.

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Bangladesh Circulates List of 261 Missing People 2016-07-20

Some may now be linked to militant groups, the Rapid Action Battalion warns.

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Indonesia Confirms Death of Top Militant Santoso 2016-07-19

An operation that resulted in the killing of Indonesia’s most wanted man will go on, officials say.

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Malaysia Has Blocked IS-linked Al Fatihin Website: Police Chief 2016-07-19

The site that disseminated Islamic State’s first Malay-language newspaper is now inaccessible in Southeast Asia.

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Thai Buddhists Celebrate Asanha Bucha and Lent 2016-07-19

Asanha Bucha marks the day when the Buddha delivered his first sermon to five disciples.

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Bangladesh Police Arrest Five in Connection with Café Attack 2016-07-18

Police also find grenades in a Dhaka area home that may have been used by perpetrators of the attack

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Indonesia’s No. 1 Militant May Have Died in Firefight: Officials 2016-07-18

Facial traits of a militant who was killed in Poso regency resemble those of Santoso (alias Abu Wardah), authorities say.

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Bangladesh: 38 Charged with Murder for Rana Plaza Disaster 2016-07-18

Three others charged with aiding Rana Plaza owner’s attempted escape following April 2013 tragedy.

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India: Government Ban on Kashmiri Media Slammed 2016-07-18

“Temporary” shutdown is meant to diffuse volatile situation following separatist leader’s killing, state government says.

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