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Singapore activist fined for organising pro-democracy event
Published on 21/02/2019
» SINGAPORE: A Singapore court on Thursday fined a civil rights activist for organising a seminar in 2016 in which a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist was invited to speak via Skype.
Asean ministers seek 'comprehensive' Rohingya plan
Kyodo News, Published on 09/01/2019
» Foreign ministers from 10 Southeast Asian Nations will call for a "comprehensive and durable" solution to the when they meet informally for their annual retreat in Chiang Mai later this month, according to a draft of a statement to be issued then.
Cambodia ruling party wins all senate seats: election committee
Kyodo News, Published on 25/02/2018
» Cambodia's ruling party won all the Senate seats at stake in an election Sunday, according to the National Election Committee, further consolidating the party's lock on power in one of Southeast Asia's economically fastest growing but most authoritarian nations.
Singapore proposes 'Asean Smart Cities Network'
Kyodo News, Published on 05/02/2018
» SINGAPORE: The city-state is proposing an "Asean Smart Cities Network" aimed at improving the urban living environment and enhancing business opportunities for Southeast Asia's 630 million people, according to a document prepared for ministerial meetings being held in the city-state this week.
Cambodian charter changes raise concerns
Kyodo News, Published on 05/02/2018
» PHNOM PENH: A group of Southeast Asian parliamentarians expressed alarm Monday over proposed changes to Cambodia's Constitution, and urged its parliament to reject them when they come up for its consideration this week.
Myanmar soldiers jailed for killing civilians in rare trial
Associated Press, Published on 21/01/2018
» BANGKOK: A Myanmar military tribunal has sentenced six soldiers to 10 years in prison with hard labour for killing three civilians in war-torn Kachin state, officials said Saturday, in a move welcomed by rights groups.
Filipinos 'more satisfied with Duterte govt than any other'
Reuters, Published on 18/01/2018
» MANILA: Public satisfaction with the performance of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's government rose in December to the highest level on record since one of the country's top pollsters started conducting opinion surveys in 1980s.
Cambodia's Hun Sen appoints son-in-law to senior police post
Reuters, Published on 18/01/2018
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen has appointed his son-in-law as deputy national police chief, in a move apparently aimed at consolidating his power ahead of an election this year.
Indonesia sends military to help fight health crisis in Papua
Reuters, Published on 17/01/2018
» JAKARTA: Indonesia is deploying military paramedics to carry food and vaccines to a remote part of its easternmost province of Papua, where reports say at least 61 infants died from malnutrition and diseases such as measles.
Malaysia plans special court on human trafficking as cases soar
Published on 15/01/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is setting up a special court to tackle rising numbers of human trafficking cases, in a move welcomed by campaigners who said it would help deliver justice to victims.