Mong Palatino

Indonesia is putting the final touches on a bill that could repress mass organizations. Dissenters speak up.

Korean pop superstar Psy has unwittingly been co-opted into Southeast Asia’s political scene.

After 40 years ASEAN members are still struggling to create a sense of solidarity.

A fallen drone and a grounded minesweeper have created a swirl of controversy.

A provision in the new anti-cybercrime bill is just the latest in a series of excessive libel laws.

Michael Palmer’s resignation raises questions concerning governance and politics in Singapore.

A regulation banning internet cafes near schools is only the latest salvo in Cambodia’s ongoing war on internet freedom.

An important corruption case, tensions with China, natural disasters and politics dominated the headlines.

November saw protests in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Burma, and may be a harbinger of things to come.

ASEAN’s recent declaration on human rights has been met with criticism from a broad spectrum of groups.

Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo, or “Jokowi,” is quickly climbing the political ladder in Indonesia.

The gambling industry has been a boon for local coffers, but the social ills that accompany casinos linger on.