Film

Diamond Island filmmaker Davy Chou on youth and modernity

French-Cambodian filmmaker Davy Chou's first full-length feature, Diamond Island just won the screenwriter's award at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival
By Holly Robertson • May 23, 2016

Human rights activism

Activist Maria Chin Abdullah fighting for a ‘better Malaysia’

Bersih Chairperson Maria Chin Abdullah on the 'arrogance of power and contempt' over her recent travel ban, the 1MDB scandal and fixing Malaysia's ‘defective’ electoral system
By Daniel Besant • May 23, 2016

Two years since Thailand’s military coup, country heading for turmoil

This Sunday marks two years since a military coup in Thailand, and the junta's promised stability seems a long way off
By Daniel Besant • May 20, 2016

Timor Leste

Infighting without an end

Despite optimism following a governmental shift that promised an end to political instability, recent events suggest the old ways live on in Timor-Leste
By David Hutt • May 20, 2016

healthcare abroad

Region’s medical tourism boom fuelled by Southeast Asians

Every year, Indonesians leave their country in droves to access basic medical services they can’t find in their own country. According to media reports, the Indonesian government estimates that its citizens spend roughly $11.5 billion a year on healthcare abroad – much of it in Malaysia.
By Logan Connor • May 19, 2016

Indonesia strives to avoid media frenzy over drug executions

With worldwide attention over executions last year, the government is keen to avoid the spotlight this time
By Daniel Besant • May 18, 2016

Philips' Fabian Wong on how tech can improve your healthcare

Philips was long known as a leader in electronics, but the firm has expanded into new territory. Asean-Pacific CEO Fabian Wong discusses the company’s innovations in healthcare
By Holly Robertson • May 18, 2016

Indonesia

Getting the water right

Jakarta's water is controlled by big business, but activists are pushing for the city to follow a worldwide water management trend back to public ownership
By David Hutt • May 17, 2016