Judges mull non-marital sex ban
Indonesia is trying to encourage young couples to tie the knot. Source: Pixabay
The Indonesian supreme court is debating whether non-marital sex should be outlawed,...
Najib set to clean up in Sarawak poll
The main entrance to the Niah Caves in Sarawak. The sprawling state is largely rural. Source: Wikimedia
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is working hard...
Thai king condemns sister’s PM bid
Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn says his elder sister's attempt to run for prime minister in the March general election is "inappropriate" and unconstitutional.
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Triumphant Suu Kyi returns to parliament
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Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi returned to parliament in the capital Naypyitaw on Monday along with dozens of Union Solidarity and Development Party...
245,000 Indonesian candidates seek election
Indonesian voters are currently choosing between either President Joko Widodo and former army general Prabowo Subianto (pictured) in what is described as the most...
Hun Sen unveils monument to himself
Dictatorial Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen (pictured) has inaugurated a monument marking the official end of the Khmer Rouge guerrilla war in 1998.
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Giant statues cast shadow over Thai military
The statues of Thai kings dwarf modern-day subjects. Source: ABC
The Thai military has opened a second investigation into allegations of graft surrounding seven huge...
Jakarta election set for run-off
Anies Baswedan (centre) in his previous role of education minister. Source: Flickr
Jakarta has voted for a new governor in an election overshadowed by the...
Malaysia hunts NK envoy over murder
Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Source: Wikimedia
The Malaysian authorities have named a North Korean diplomat and a state airline official as wanted for questioning over...
Marcos claims VP victory
Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos with US President Ronald Reagan in 1982. Many foreigners might be surprised if their son, Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, wins the...
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