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STORY OF THE DAY • Jul 19, 2017 • 3 min read

Duterte says martial law must be extended to ensure ‘public safety’

By Euan Black • Jul 19, 2017
The Philippines leader has requested an extension to martial law on the island of Mindanao as the conflict with Islamic State-linked rebels nears its end Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte gestures during the turnover ceremony of pistols at the Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines, 18 July 2017. Duterte handed over 3,000 units of caliber .45 pistols to the military, stressing the need for soldiers to be equipped with more than service firearms during drugs operations. Photo: EPA/Mark R. Cristino

STORY OF THE DAY • Jul 18, 2017 • 7 min read

Whatever happened to The tyrant Than Shwe?

By Sean Gleeson • Jul 18, 2017
Six years after handing over control of Myanmar, the former dictator’s corrosive spirit still haunts the nation's politics

STORY OF THE DAY • Jul 17, 2017 • 3 min read

Philippines’ iconic jeepney drivers hit the road in nation-wide protest

By Will Feuer • Jul 17, 2017
Thousands of drivers take to streets to protest what they believe is the beginning of the end for so-called “jeepneys”, the country’s public transportation of choice A jeepney, a local mini-bus, goes past commuters waiting for other public transport vehicles at a terminal in Quezon City, east of Manila, Philippines 06 February 2017. Photo: EPA/Rolex Dela Pena

Jul 17, 2017 • 10 min read
Cuisine

The recipe for making Southeast Asia’s cuisines a global success

This year’s Ubud Food Festival provided the perfect opportunity to discuss why certain regional cuisines have taken the world by storm, while others are barely recognised beyond their own borders
By Dene Mullen • Jul 17, 2017

Jul 17, 2017 • 3 min read

Deal delivers boost to Malaysia’s opposition, but it's still “not going to win”

The opposition coalition has brought an end to the impasse between factions led by Anwar Ibrahim and Mahathir Mohamad, but analysts say the deal is unlikely to have a decisive impact on the upcoming general election Jailed Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim pays last respect to his late father in Kajang, Malaysia, 05 April 2015. Photo: EPA/Fazry Ismail
By Euan Black • Jul 17, 2017

Jul 12, 2017 • 2 min read
Vespa apocalyptica

Self-made road warriors

Often seen as the epitome of European cool, the iconic scooter has received a post-apocalyptic makeover by ragtag gangs of Indonesian rebel riders
By Muhammad Fadli • Jul 12, 2017

Jul 11, 2017 • 3 min read

Southeast Asia’s football sides getting set for regional championship

With the groups for next month’s SEA Games announced over the weekend, Southeast Asia’s football fanatics are turning their attention to the biennial competition Javier Gayoso (R) of the Philippines in action against Muhammad Mohd Sabri (L) of Malaysia during the Under-22 international friendly soccer match between the Philippines and Malaysia at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila, Philippines, 08 December 2016. The friendly match was in preparation for the 2017 SEA Games, which will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in August 2017. Photo: EPA/Mark R. Cristino
By Madeleine Keck • Jul 11, 2017

Jul 11, 2017 • 8 min read

Why parkour is taking off in strait-laced Singapore

Parkour has risen from the suburbs of Paris to global fame ­– and its values of respect and inclusivity are helping it win over the culturally conservative city-state
By Euan Black • Jul 11, 2017

Jul 11, 2017 • 3 min read

Marawi militants recruit children as martial law debated in Manila

Philippine politicians are discussing the possible extension of martial law amid reports that child soldiers are being used in the grinding fight in the country’s south Filipino villagers who were trapped in the fighting between Islamist militants and government forces are escorted by soldiers following their successful escape to freedom in Marawi City, Philippines, 03 June 2017. Photo:EPA/Francis R. Malasig
By Will Feuer • Jul 11, 2017