A Look at Malaysia’s Monarchy Before Sultans Pick Next King
KUALA LUMPUR — After stripping Malaysia's royal families of some of their powers during his 22-year stint as prime minister, Mahathir Mohamad almost didn't...
Indonesian Presidential Candidates Spar Over Corruption
JAKARTA — Indonesian President Joko Widodo accused his election rival of allowing corrupt candidates on his legislative ticket and failing to include women in...
Rights Lawyers Challenge Indonesia Detention of 3 Activists
JAKARTA — Human rights lawyers said Thursday they were mounting a court challenge to Indonesia's detention of three Papuan activists on charges of treason.
The...
Indonesian Presidential Campaign Heats up With First Debate
JAKARTA — Echoing the campaign tactics of Donald Trump, former Indonesian Gen. Prabowo Subianto says his country, the world's third-largest democracy, is in dire...
2 Cambodian Opposition Politicians Get Bans Dropped
PHNON PENH — A veteran Cambodian politician and his son on Wednesday became the first among 118 opposition members banned from politics for five...
Malaysia Says It Won’t Host Any More Events Involving Israel
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia — Malaysia's foreign minister said Wednesday that the government will not budge over a ban on Israeli athletes in a para swimming...
Pahang State’s New Sultan Tipped to be Next Malaysian King
The central Malaysian state of Pahang's soon-to-be new sultan is tipped to become the country's next ...
Laos Sends 30 WWII-Era Soviet Tanks to Russia
Russia's Defense Ministry says it has received 30 Soviet WW II-era T-34 battle tanks from Laos — a move reflecting the national veneration of the weapon.
Cambodian Opposition Figure Applies for Lifting of Politics Ban
A veteran member of Cambodia's dissolved opposition party broke ranks with his colleagues on Wednesday and became the first to apply for a government-offered lifting of a ban on engaging in political activity.
Facebook Denies Allowing Illegal Content in Vietnam
Facebook is defending itself against allegations it allows illegal content in violation of Vietnam's cybersecurity law.
