From Bijan to Bossku: Former Malaysia PM Najib taps into ‘rempit’ culture in working class rebranding
COMMENTARY By Zurairi AR Assistant News Editor Malay Mail January 18, 2019 Najib’s constant reference to riding may well endear him to the blue-collar community, as he attempts to morph […]
US Embassy in Cambodia denies US role in Lon Nol coup d’etat
By Mech Dara The Phnom Penh Post Friday February 1, 2019 Phnom Penh residents, carrying their worldly possessions, are evacuated by the Khmer Rouge in April 1975. They were told […]
Indonesia: Don’t burn books
Editorial Board The Jakarta Post Jakarta Tue January 29, 2019 On the rise: A communist symbol dominates Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Senayan, in 1965 at a massive Indonesian Communist Party […]
Meme Candidate Pair Nurhadi-Aldo Steals Spotlight Amid Political Campaign Hubbub
By Diella Yasmine The Jakarta Globe January 12, 2019 On Christmas Eve, a new pair of mock candidates representing the “Partai Untuk Kebutuhan Iman,” or “Food for Faith Party,” took […]
Anti-LGBT sentiment rises ahead of Indonesia elections
By Nurul Fitri Ramadhani The Jakarta Post Monday November 12, 2018 JAKARTA, Indonesia – Several regional authorities are planning to create regulations designed to further curtail the rights of the […]
Malaysia schools, varsities told to terminate Utusan Malaysia newspaper subscription
BY KENNETH TEE Malay Mail Online Wednesday August 1, 2018 KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – The Education Ministry has instructed schools, tertiary institutions and other institutions under its purview to cease […]
Indonesia criticizes UN Human Rights body for lack of coordination over Papua visit
By Dian Septiari The Jakarta Post Thu June 21, 2018 Papuan women of Enggros village in Jayapura, Papua, swim in a mangrove forest, which locals call “tonotwiyat” (female forest), to […]
We Deserve More Choices
Editorial Board The Jakarta Post Thu June 21, 2018 President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo (left) and Gerindra Party chairman Prabowo Subianto ride horses at the latter’s house in Hambalang, Bogor, West […]
Why an anti-Jokowi hastag could be Indonesian President’s strongest foe so far
By Sita W Devi and Giseal Swaragita The Jakarta Post May 1, 2018 More politically apathetic netizens jumped on the heated campaign, popularizing satire hashtags such as #2019GantiBojo (#2019ChangeSpouse), #2019GantiRakyatnya […]
Jokowi and Duterte Shake Hands on Pacts to Strengthen Indonesia-Philippines Relations
Jakarta Globe Sunday April 30, 2017 JAKARTA, Indonesia – Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte signed a series of agreements to strengthen bilateral relations between the […]
Future ‘not bleak’ for victims if they marry their rapists, Malaysia MP says
BY RAM ANAND The Malay Mail Online Tuesday April 4,2017 KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – The future of rape victims is “not bleak” if they are married to their rapists, Malaysia […]
58 Political Dynasties Developing in Indonesia: ICW
By VINDRY FLORENTIN TEMPO.CO Saturday 7 January, 2017 JAKARTA, Indonesia – Coordinator of the Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) Adnan Topan Husodo said there are 58 political dynasties developing in Indonesia. “There […]
Communist Symbolism, Debates Spring Up on Social Media and Streets in Indonesia
Jakarta Globe Thu May 12, 2016 JAKARTA, Indonesia: . More than 50 years after the 1965 anti-communist purge, Indonesia has seen a reemergence of communist symbolism and debate through social […]
Long-Sought Myanmar Ceasefire Signed in Naypyidaw
By Nyein Nyein THE IRRAWADDY Thursday October 15, 2015 A “nationwide” ceasefire agreement was signed between the Myanmar government and eight armed groups on Thursday morning in Naypyidaw. (Photo: Hein […]
EU consults with Myanmar civil society
Mizzima News October 24, 2014 EU Ambassador Roland Kobia (C) talks with civil society groups in Yangon to help the EU develop a roadmap for EU engagement with Myanmar. Photo: […]
Vietnam condemns China’s illegal actions in East Sea
Thanh Nien News Thursday, October 23, 2014 Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Pham Thu Hang HANOI – Vietnam has objected China’s “illegal actions” on the Truong Sa (Spratly) and Hoang […]
