Indonesia’s NTT vows to abolish bride ‘kidnapping’ after nationwide public anger
Djemi Amnifu and Nina Loasana The Jakarta Post Wed, July 1, 2020 Women and men attend Women’s March Jakarta last year at the National Monument (Monas) in Central Jakarta. (The […]
Indonesia’s Central Lombok to require female Muslim civil servants to wear niqab in place of mask
The Jakarta Post Thu, July 2, 2020 LOMBOK – Central Lombok regency in West Nusa Tenggara is set to require female Muslim civil servants to wear the niqab, as some […]
Let Them Eat Cakes: Thai Politics Satirized One Layer at a Time
By Khaosod English Wed, July 1, 2020 The “#SaveThailand” cake, made by JJ Jub Matheson. Photos: JJ Jub Matheson / Facebook NEW YORK — Photos of a multilayered cake showing […]
Video of ‘kidnap and wed’ practice on Indonesia’s Sumba Island angers minister
Nina Loasana The Jakarta Post Wed, July 1, 2020 Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Minister Bintang Puspayoga (left) holds a flower bouquet with her predecessor Yohanna Yembise in 2019. (Courtesy […]
Indonesia same-sex newlyweds in South Sulawesi arrested for forgery
The Jakarta Post Mon, June 15, 2020 The Soppeng Police have detained the 24-year-old groom, identified only as MTR, and the 21-year-old bride, identified as MT, following a medical check-up and […]
Opinion: From American Racism to Thai Chauvinism
By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer Khaosod English Sun, June 7, 2020 “Just being white, and you will win,” a screenshot from a Thai whitening cream ad aired in January […]
Myanmar Artist Puts COVID-19 on the Canvas
By Wei Yan Aung The Irrawaddy Fri, June 5, 2020 Paintings to be displayed at MPP Ye Myint’s “COVID-19” art exhibition. / Photos supplied YANGON—Yangon’s silence during COVID-19 has aroused […]
Thai Temple criticised for painting internet comedian in ‘Buddhist’ mural
By Caitlin Ashworth The Thaiger Fri, June 5 , 2020 Sitang Buathong stands next to the mural at Wat Nong Tao on June 3, 2020.Thai internet comedian, Sitang Buathong, is […]
Thai Government Floats Idea of a Traditional Songkran Holiday in July
CTN News Chiang Rai Times Tue, June 2, 2020 As the Covid-19 pandemic slowly eases in Thailand, the Government has said it may consider allowing traditional Songkran holiday in July. […]
‘Angkor-era Holy Cow’ discovered in Preah Vihear
Khouth Sophak Chakrya The Phnom Penh Post Mon, June 1, 2020 The sacred statue was found on an ancient hill in Preah Vihear province. Police A sacred statue of a […]
Discussion on Removing Indonesia Presidents From Office in Yogyakarta Canceled Over Death Threats
BY :FAROUK ARNAZ JAKARTA GLOBE Mon, June 1, 2020 The gate of the Gadjah Mada University campus in Yogyakarta. (BeritaSatu Photo) JAKARTA – The police are investigating alleged death threats […]
Thais Mock 158,000 Baht Gucci ‘Granny Wear’ Dress
By Khaosod English Mon, June 1, 2020 Left: Gucci. Right: Vujtigrai Rock / Facebook BANGKOK — Need to make a trip to the temple to make merit, or a walk […]
Malaysian filmmaker records visit to Orang Asli with IKHLAS care pack
Reena Sekaran Free Malaysia Today Sunday, May 31, 2020 Ibtisem Ben Nassib (R) with her sister, Ismahan Khan and the group of Orang Asli they met in the jungles of […]
Ambassadors gather for Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration hosted by Malaysia ambassador to Vietnam
Hanoi Times Sun, May 31, 2020 Ambassador of Malaysia to Vietnam Dato’ Shariffah Norhana Syed Mustaffa (5th from left) celebrates the festival with ambassadors of Canada, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, […]
UGM students receive death threats over discussion on removing presidents from office in Indonesia
Alya Nurbaiti The Jakarta Post Sun, May 31, 2020 Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta. (JP/Bambang Muryanto) JAKARTA – Yogyakarta’s Gadjah Mada University (UGM) has canceled a planned online discussion about […]
Believing in the good of humanity is a revolutionary act: Rutger Bregman in ‘Humankind’
Devina Heriyanto The Jakarta Post Sun, May 31, 2020 Humankind by Rutger Bregman (Courtesy of Bloomsbury/File) What if people are inherently kind? This question remains at the heart of Humankind, a newly […]
