As a leading member of ASEAN, Malaysia’s foreign policy in Southeast Asia will have implications for GE14 and vice versa. 

In Sumatra, animism lingers alongside Islam. That combination could be wildlife's best chance for survival.

Myanmar’s archaeological wonder is marred by the violence in Rakhine state.

In his final stronghold, the Khmer Rouge leader is remembered differently.

The first fully ordained Thai female monk in the Theravada tradition caused a controversy that continues 15 years later.

The military junta, despite promises, has made little progress in weeding out corruption.

The opposition accuses the ruling party of “stealing” upcoming elections.

Difficult geography helped Timorese survive colonization and invasion. But now, it's a roadblock to growth.

If things don’t change, the world’s most ignored big emitter could be the one that dooms the global climate.

India and Thailand share deep-rooted ties.

Whether it's breakfast cereal or Anwar, old rivals monopolize Malaysian politics.

Vietnam fought China in the South China Sea before and it should be ready to do so again.

Over 30,000 temples celebrate the Buddhist holiday each year.

Myanmar's Tatmadaw and the Kachin Independence Army are fighting for control of lucrative natural resources.

The 16 islands that make up the Con Dao archipelago are renowned for their natural beauty, but they also have a dark past.

The 1977 Dunn Report outlined grave human rights abuses in East Timor. Too bad Canberra tried to bury it.