Malaysia charges ex-minister over trade zone scandal
Malaysia charged a former minister on Thursday in connection with a multi-billion-dollar government overspend on a free trade zone, in one of the country’s biggest financial scandals.
Cambodian man clears land mines he set decades ago
Maneuvering slowly through grassy Cambodian terrain, a caravan of 20 men and women is on a search-and-rescue mission. Dressed in military fatigues, they are guided by a fearless leader who calculates every step and ensures the safest path for his comrades.
Timor-Leste, Indonesia launch border pass
Timor-Leste and Indonesia officially launched border pass for their people who live in the border area to get access to traditional market and visit relatives of both sides, Televizaun Timor-Leste reported on Thursday.
Thailand ends emergency rule in 6 provinces, but not in Bangkok
The Thai government has ended emergency rule in six provinces, but not in Bangkok, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said Friday.
Greenpeace makes fresh allegations against Indonesian firm
Greenpeace made fresh allegations Thursday that units of Indonesian paper and palm oil giant Sinar Mas are clearing high conservation-value forests including habitats of endangered orangutans.
Thailand, Burma to sign another energy pact
Thailand and Burma are going to strike another energy deal today for the supply of natural gas from Block M9 and partially from Block M11, while the partnership agreement for the Hatgyi hydropower plant project is expected to be signed next May.
Thailand to end emergency rule in six provinces: PM
Thailand’s premier said Thursday he would end emergency rule in six provinces but maintain the strict laws in Bangkok, where a weekend bomb blast rekindled tensions in the wake of deadly street protests.
Philippines to get U.S. precision missiles: document
Washington has pledged to provide the Philippines with $18.4 million worth of precision-guided missiles this year to use in its fight against Islamist militants in the south, according to a military document seen by Reuters.
Indonesian Rupiah Climbs to 3-Year High as Improving Economy Spurs Inflows
Indonesia s rupiah rose to a three- year high as the country s improving economy and relatively high interest rates attract funds from abroad. Bonds gained.
Papua New Guinea
Key facts, figures and dates
Thailand to end emergency rule in six provinces
The Thai government will lift a state of emergency in six more provinces but not in Bangkok, the prime minister said Thursday, more than two months after the end of mass protests in the capital.
Islamic court makeover in Malaysia: Two women appointed to sharia court bench
Norhanum Yusof walks out of an Islamic courtroom, arm-in-arm with her sister. She has just been granted a divorce from her abusive husband, who didn t show up for this hearing and who has ignored several court summons.
