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Indonesia’s Flawed Democracy Improves as Civil Liberty, Political Culture Stagnate

BY DION BISARA JAKARTA GLOBE WED, JANUARY 22, 2020 The Economist Intelligence Unit says the plan to abolish direct elections in Indonesia is a major threat to the country’s democracy. […]

Myanmar’s Ethnic political parties harbour concerns over China’s role

By Mizzima Thu January 23, 2020 The Union Election Commission held a coordination meeting with political parties with the aim to successfully organize the 2020 General Election, at the UEC […]

Indonesia, once regional model, falls further behind Malaysia in democracy rankings

Karina M. Tehusijarana The Jakarta Post  Wed, January 22, 2020 Students protest against the planned revision of the Criminal Code and the revision of the Corruption Eradication Commission Law in front […]

Blackout lacks ‘substance, procedures’: Indonesia president Jokowi sued over govt-imposed internet ban in Papua

Marchio Irfan Gorbiano The Jakarta Post Wed, January 22, 2020 In solidarity: An activist holds up a poster during a demonstration in Jakarta on Aug. 23, 2019 to protest an […]

Cambodia director Yaleng returns with thought-provoking local film Fathers

Soung Sovanny  The Phnom Penh Post Sun, January 19, 2020 Directed and headlined by Huy Yaleng (picture), local film ‘Fathers’ follows the story of a father and his struggle to […]

‘Anak Garuda’: New Indonesian Film Tries to Inspire Young People to Dream Big

BY NUR YASMIN  THE JAKARTA POST TUE, JANUARY 14, 2020 Selamat Pagi Indonesia School founder Koh Jul (far right, top row), graduates of the school and the ‘Anak Garuda’ cast […]

Natuna Conflict: DPR Says Indonesia Must Lobby Neighbors

TEMPO.CO Tue, January 21, 2020 JAKARTA, Indonesia – The House of Representatives’ Commission I suggested the government make a diplomatic breakthrough in dealing with tensions with China in Natuna waters. DPR […]

2020 Naga New Year Festival held in Lahe township

By Mizzima Mon, January 20, 2020 Photo: Thura/Mizzima President U Win Myint was the chief guest at the 2020 Naga New Year Festival which was held in Lahe township of […]

Taiwan’s foreign ministry rejects Beijing-Myanmar joint statement over sovereignty

By Mizzima Mon, January 20, 2020 MOFA spokeswoman Joanne Ou. Photo: mofa.gov.tw TAIPEI – Taiwan’s foreign ministry on Sunday pushed back against a joint statement between Beijing and Myanmar that […]

Myanmar panel finds war crimes committed in Rakhine but no genocidal intent

Nyan Lynn Aung Th Myanmar Times Mon, January 20, 2020 Senior Philippine diplomat Rosario Manalo hands over the panel report to State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. Photo: Press […]

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