Mong Palatino

Official guidelines for Malaysia’s Muslims celebrating non-Islamic events won’t help with national harmony.

Current Thailand-Cambodia tensions likely aren’t just about Preah Vihear. Their leaders may have their eyes on elections.

The protests in Cairo have had Southeast Asian netizens talking—and comparing events to unrest in their own countries.

Blackberry is just the latest victim of Communication Minister Tifatul Sembiring’s war on immorality.

The country’s fertility rate has hit a new low. What else can the govt do to encourage people to have more kids?

There may be no artillery or troops involved, but a new kind of conflict might be brewing over Pyongyang.

The movement’s comeback may indicate rising public support and growing disenchantment with the Abhisit govt.

Despite the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and a new name, Burma’s the same. But it’s not the only problem country in Asia.

Laos and the Philippines have introduced new banknote designs. Not everyone is happy with them.

The Philippines is part of Southeast Asia geographically. But many Filipinos feel a closer attachment to the West.

Faced with too many doctors, Malaysia imposes a five-year moratorium on medical courses.

The WikiLeaks cables show just how scathing Singaporean officials can be about their neighbours.