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Dissident blogger released from prison
dpa, Published on 21/09/2015
» WASHINGTON - Vietnam dissident blogger Ta Phong Tan was released from Vietnamese prison and arrived Sunday in the United States, the US State Departmente confirmed.
Malaysia charges lawyer with sedition
dpa, Published on 05/02/2015
» KUALA LUMPUR — A human rights lawyer in Malaysia was charged with sedition Thursday for allegedly criticising the country's Islamic authorities, his lawyer said.
Thailand struggles with dark side of vital fishing industry
dpa, Published on 25/12/2014
» Thailand, the world's third-largest exporter of fish and fishery products, is facing something of a crisis for its international reputation.
Jakarta bans virginity tests for cadets
dpa, Published on 23/12/2014
» JAKARTA — Indonesia will abolish virginity tests at the state-run college for would-be civil servants following criticism of a similar practice in the police force, media reports said Tuesday.
HRW Thailand web page blocked
dpa, Published on 27/11/2014
» The Thai government has blocked direct access to the Thailand page of the Human Rights Watch (HRW) website after receiving harsh criticism from the organisation.
5 things to watch for at Asean summit
dpa, Published on 11/11/2014
» NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar — The Asean summit that starts here tomorrow will be the last meeting for ASEAN leaders in 2014 and also the last meeting before the chair rotates from Myanmar to Malaysia.
Indonesia rock star attacks Der Spiegel
dpa, Published on 06/07/2014
» JAKARTA - An Indonesian rock star at the centre of a storm over a Nazi costume he wore in a music video supporting a presidential candidate criticised German news magazine Der Speigel for its report about him, a report said Sunday.
Najib slammed over press freedom
dpa, Published on 29/05/2014
» KUALA LUMPUR - A lawsuit by the Malaysian premier against a critical website was "heavy-handed" and showed a "fundamental disregard for press freedom," a rights group said Thursday.
Sharia penal code in effect in Brunei
dpa, Published on 01/05/2014
» KUALA LUMPUR - Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah defended the Sharia-based penal code that took effect in his small country on Thursday amid criticism that the law is harsh and inhumane.
Killing of red-shirt poet condemned
dpa, Published on 24/04/2014
» A human rights group on Thursday called for quick and thorough investigation into the murder of a Thai poet known for his support for the pro-government red-shirt movement and criticism of the country's lese-majeste law.