Deep rifts over rape and the role of women in Malaysia revealed in parliament

New figures on the breadth of Malaysia’s rape problem were released this week, but deeply conservative beliefs among some lawmakers continue to complicate efforts to address the issue
By Madeleine Keck • Jul 28, 2017

Millennials are looking for a ‘story to tell’, says hospitality guru

Singapore-based resort designer Rengy John shares some insights into Southeast Asia’s rapidly changing hospitality sector
By Paul Millar • Jul 27, 2017

Pactics

Why it pays to pay more

The only way forward for Cambodia's garment sector is good wages, worker empowerment and a focus on sustainability, according to the founder of this unconventional textile factory in Siem Reap
By Claire Knox • Jul 27, 2017

Top 5

Best bars with a view in Southeast Asia

From classic rooftop cityscapes to uninterrupted ocean panoramas, we pick our favourite bars to sit back and take it all in
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Jul 26, 2017

South China Sea

Indonesia’s navy denies shooting Vietnamese fishermen in South China Sea

Indonesia denies directly firing at Vietnamese fishermen in a recent incident, the second such clash to have taken place in as many months
By Euan Black • Jul 26, 2017

Myanmar calls for calm after three die of swine flu

Authorities hope to allay public concern following a recent outbreak of the H1N1 virus, which they say is a common occurrence Myanmar man wears a mask as he walks in in Yangon, Myanmar, 24 July 2017. Photo: EPA/Lynn Bo Bo
By Euan Black • Jul 26, 2017

Could Anwar Ibrahim’s wife become Malaysia’s first female prime minister?

Having proven herself an adept political operator during her husband’s controversial incarceration, Wan Azizah Wan Ismail is being put forward as an ideal candidate to lead the country
By Paul Millar • Jul 25, 2017

Duterte confronts protesters following blunt State of the Nation Address

The Philippine leader doubled down on his war on drugs, confronted US colonial influence and defended his handling of Communist peace talks, prompting outrage among thousands of protesters, who he then approached Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte gestures to protesters in Quezon City, Philippines 24 July 2017. Duterte spoke to protesters after delivering his second State of the Nation Address (SONA). Photo: EPA/Mark R. Cristino
By Will Feuer • Jul 25, 2017