Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Aug 15, 2017 • 3 min read

Indonesia begins deradicalisation of 18 citizens repatriated from Syria

By Nathan Paul Southern • Aug 15, 2017
The Muslim-majority country has boosted funding for deradicalisation programmes and personnel amid fears of spreading extremism A prison guard closes the front gate of Kerobokan prison where Australian Shaun Edward Davidson, Bulgarian Dimitar Nikolov, Indian Sayed Muhammad and Malaysian Tee Kok King were being detained in Bali, Indonesia, 25 February 2012. Photo: EPA/MADE Nagi

Southeast Asia • Aug 14, 2017 • 3 min read
Manulife

A promising future after 5 years in Cambodia

Sponsored: To mark the fifth anniversary of the life insurance industry in Cambodia, Southeast Asia Globe talked with Robert Elliott, the Cambodia CEO of Manulife, the first international company to enter the sector
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Aug 14, 2017

Southeast Asia • Aug 14, 2017 • 4 min read

Tens of thousands protest against aid agencies in Myanmar’s west

Buddhist monks and residents demonstrated in 15 of 17 townships in Rakhine State on Sunday to demand a resolution to the security issues in the area and to keep out foreign aid agencies
By Madeleine Keck • Aug 14, 2017

Southeast Asia • Aug 11, 2017 • 4 min read
Top 5

Authentic meals in Southeast Asia

From rich curries to spicy stews, we bring you some of the region's best spots to enjoy authentic dishes and family recipes with a high-end twist
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Aug 11, 2017

Southeast Asia • Aug 10, 2017 • 3 min read

Malaysian marriage amendment bill passes with benefits for Muslims intact

In Malaysia, where there exists a dual legal system of both secular and sharia courts, Muslim spouses benefit from a distinct advantage in custody trials. Late last night a bill that was supposed to address the advantage was passed – minus the clause regarding these disputes
By Will Feuer • Aug 10, 2017