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‘Half of Voters Do Not Trust KL Poll System’

Kuala Lumpur. Almost half of Malaysian voters polled recently said they did not trust the country’s election system, and believed the electoral roll had dubious voters on it. 2:06pm May 26, 2012

Singapore Blogger Xiaxue Fights Back Against Facebook Abuse

Men who this week called popular blogger Xiaxue a “stupid bimbo” and a “whore” online are getting a taste of their own medicine. 4:51pm May 25, 2012

From Planes to Cars, Singaporean Keeps Her Education Moving Forward

Tinkering with aircraft wasn’t enough for one Republic of Singapore Air Force senior technician; she is now studying Mechanical Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS). 4:01pm May 25, 2012

Malaysian Authorities Seize Copies of Irshad Manji’s Book

Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia’s Islamic authorities have seized copies of the book by Canadian author Irshad Manji as its content was deemed contrary to Islamic teachings, a senior official said on Thursday. 6:23pm May 24, 2012

Amnesty Accuses Burmese Military of Crimes Against Humanity

Bangkok. Amnesty International on Thursday accused Burma’s military of committing crimes against humanity in ethnic conflict zones, where ongoing fighting has overshadowed sweeping political changes. 4:03pm May 24, 2012

Suu Kyi to Make Landmark Foreign Trip Next Week

Rangoon. Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will travel overseas next week for the first time in more than two decades to attend an economic forum in Bangkok, her party said on Thursday. 3:54pm May 24, 2012

More Thais Now Openly Discussing Lese Majeste Law

Singapore Cabby Jailed for Molesting Indonesian Maid

Khmer Rouge Trial Waits on Accused to Recover

Levi’s, Gap Garment Workers on Strike in Cambodia

Controversial Cambodian Activist Fights Southeast Asian Sex Trade

Magazine Wins Rare Court Ruling for Burma Media

Indonesian Maid Jailed 12 months for Stealing $9,880

Mumbai’s Rat Killers: Boon or Bane?

Indonesian Navy Chief Awarded

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Singapore Cabby Jailed for Molesting Indonesian Maid

Singapore. The first time he was caught sexually harassing his maid, Chua Chee San was apologetic. 1:47pm May 24, 2012


Malaysian Authorities Seize Copies of Irshad Manji’s Book

Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia’s Islamic authorities have seized copies of the book by Canadian author Irshad Manji as its content was deemed contrary to Islamic teachings, a senior official said on Thursday. 6:23pm May 24, 2012


Singapore Blogger Xiaxue Fights Back Against Facebook Abuse

Men who this week called popular blogger Xiaxue a “stupid bimbo” and a “whore” online are getting a taste of their own medicine. 4:51pm May 25, 2012


Controversial Cambodian Activist Fights Southeast Asian Sex Trade

Sold into a brothel as a child, Cambodian activist Somaly Mam has become one of the most recognizable, glamorous and controversial faces of the global anti-sex slavery movement. 8:08pm May 23, 2012


Mumbai’s Rat Killers: Boon or Bane?

Mumbai. Rashid Khan has a job most people would not envy. Around midnight when the city is asleep, rats of all sizes emerge from underground to feast around rubbish dumps and elsewhere. 12:37pm May 23, 2012


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