Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Aug 18, 2018 • 3 min read

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi No end to race-based politics in sight under UMNO's new president

By Paul Millar • Aug 18, 2018
Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has been elected as Umno’s new president after the ruling party’s devastating defeat in Malaysia’s May national election. But is this stalwart of the establishment the right leader to break decades of deep-seated nepotism and patronage politics within the overtly race-based party?

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Aug 17, 2018 • 3 min read

Censorship Malaysia repeals controversial Anti-Fake News Act

By Robin Spiess • Aug 17, 2018
Human rights activists in Southeast Asia applaud Malaysia as its government takes the first step toward repealing a contentious law critics feared would limit free speech in the country.

Southeast Asia • Aug 15, 2018 • 4 min read
Jakarta Palembang

Five must-see competitors at the 2018 Asian Games

The 18th edition of the Asian Games kicks off in Jakarta at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium this weekend, welcoming 45 countries to compete in 40 different sports. Southeast Asia Globe picks out five competitors to watch at this year’s games
By Thomas Brent • Aug 15, 2018

Southeast Asia • Aug 15, 2018 • 3 min read
Manuscript to bookshop

Inside Singapore’s world of publishing

For over a decade, Phoon Kok Hwa has coached authors on how to get their manuscript into bookshops as publisher at Candid Creation Publishing, a leading firm in Singapore. He’s helped transform the family-run business from a company focused on Chinese-language books to English-language business and self-help books
By Janelle Retka • Aug 15, 2018

Southeast Asia • Aug 14, 2018 • 3 min read
Social Enterprise

Food for thought

Using the culinary expertise of refugees, a catering project in Malaysia is hoping to not only improve lives, but also to break down barriers and change discriminatory attitudes
By Thomas Brent • Aug 14, 2018

Southeast Asia • Aug 10, 2018 • 3 min read
Photography

Devastation in Lombok, Najib in court and Singapore celebrates

The Indonesian island of Lombok has been rocked by a series of powerful earthquakes, claiming hundreds of lives and destroying thousands of homes. Meanwhile, former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak faces fresh criminal charges and Singapore celebrates its 53rd anniversary
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Aug 10, 2018

Southeast Asia • Aug 10, 2018 • 6 min read
Naypyidaw

Exploring the mysteries of Myanmar's 'ghost capital'

Built in 2005 as Myanmar’s titanic new capital, the city of Naypyidaw is a surreal stop between Yangon and Mandalay – and an unmissable experience for travellers looking for a glimpse into a golden era yet to come
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Aug 10, 2018

Southeast Asia • Aug 09, 2018 • 2 min read
Cambodia

4G speeds drop as customer numbers increase

Access to 4G mobile networks has steadily grown in Cambodia over the past six months, but the country’s telecommunications companies continue to struggle with maintaining 4G speeds as their networks grow
By Robin Spiess • Aug 09, 2018

Southeast Asia • Aug 08, 2018 • 3 min read
Wildlife

Almost a quarter of Southeast Asia’s bats face extinction

A large portion of Southeast Asia’s bat population is currently at risk of extinction, a conservation expert announced at the 4th annual Southeast Asia Bat Conference hosted in the Philippines earlier this week
By Robin Spiess • Aug 08, 2018

Southeast Asia • Aug 06, 2018 • 3 min read
Those Long Haired Nights

Filipino film highlights struggle for transgender rights

With its true-to-life representation of transgender sex workers in Manila, Gerardo Calagui’s 2017 film Those Long Haired Nights is not afraid to court controversy. Southeast Asia Globe spoke with the Filipino director about the film and the challenges facing the LGBT+ community in his homeland
By Cristyn Lloyd • Aug 06, 2018