Region
Southeast Asia
Controversial Billionaire and Malaysian State Leader Is Laid to Rest
By Luke Hunt
The Bruno Manser Fund wants Taib Mahmud's assets and bank accounts frozen.
The Philippines’ Transparency Over the South China Sea: Quo Vadis?
By Huynh Tam Sang
Manila's transparency strategy needs to go beyond “name and shame” campaigns.
Malaysia’s Court System Struggles With the Rise of State-Level Theocracy
By Aizat Shamsuddin
A recent Federal Court ruling has highlighted the tension between the Federal Constitution and Sharia laws passed by conservative state legislatures.
Indonesia to Require Digital Platforms to Pay for Media Content, President Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The policy is the latest instance in which Jakarta has flexed its regulatory muscles against the big foreign tech firms.
Cambodia Gears Up For Low-Stakes Senate Election
By Sebastian Strangio
The ruling CPP is set to sweep most of the seats, after which it is expected to appoint former Prime Minister Hun Sen as the body's president.
Indonesia Announces New Tax Incentives to Encourage EV Sales
By Sebastian Strangio
The latest announcement reflects the Indonesian government’s desire to stay at the forefront of the region's EV production race.
Corruption in Malaysia: The No Shame Game
By Sophie Lemière
From prison, disgraced former Prime Minister Najib Razak is plotting an unlikely political comeback. Don't rule it out.
Following Release, Thailand’s Thaksin Welcomes Former Cambodian PM
By Sebastian Strangio
The former Thai leader established a close relationship with Hun Sen during his 15 years in self-exile.
Indonesian Election Shows Advances In Deradicalization Methods
By Aisyah Llewellyn
A number of former members of the extremist group Jemaah Islamiyah cast their votes in last week's election, some for the first time.
In Southeast Asia, the US Should Talk Loudly About Immigration
By David Hutt
Washington ought to be doing more to attract the region’s best and brightest.
What Malaysia’s New King Means For the Country’s Monarchy
By Prem Singh Gill
In recent years, the ceremonial monarchs have been taking a more active role in the country's political life.
UN Expert Cites Need for Legal Reforms in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
The U.N. special rapporteur noted some improvements under the Marcos administration, but “not sufficient to turn the page decisively on the past.”