Philippines plans law to give Duterte Marcos-like powers | South China Morning Post

Philippines plans law to give Duterte Marcos-like powers | South China Morning Post: New legislation that would grant the Philippine president powers similar to martial law comes amid claims by critics that he made up the alleged ‘Red October’ coup plot to justify a crackdown on the opposition

Indonesia quake survivors plea for help as death toll climbs | South China Morning Post

Indonesia quake survivors plea for help as death toll climbs | South China Morning Post: More than 1,400 people have been confirmed dead from the earthquake and tsunami that struck Sulawesi island

Thailand’s stateless people struggle as legal nobodies | South China Morning Post

Thailand’s stateless people struggle as legal nobodies | South China Morning Post: The United Nations refugee agency says 487,000 stateless people registered with the Thai government this year

Thailand disturbed by sharp decline in Chinese tourists, turned off by series of unfortunate events | Post Magazine | South China Morning Post

Thailand disturbed by sharp decline in Chinese tourists, turned off by series of unfortunate events | Post Magazine | South China Morning Post: The Southeast Asian country’s economy is heavily reliant on holidaymakers, which is why the slump in arrivals from its biggest tourism market is worrying

Wife of Malaysia’s Ex-Prime Minister, Known for Moneyed Lifestyle, Is Arrested - The New York Times

Wife of Malaysia’s Ex-Prime Minister, Known for Moneyed Lifestyle, Is Arrested - The New York Times: Rosmah Mansor, the wife of Najib Razak, the disgraced former prime minister, is expected to face multiple counts of money laundering.

Sen. Sanders wants to break up JP Morgan, Berkshire Hathaway

Sen. Sanders wants to break up JP Morgan, Berkshire Hathaway: The former presidential candidate introduced a bill on Wednesday that would require the breakup of any financial company that has a total exposure of greater than 3 percent of gross domestic product.

‘Better to Drown’: A Greek Refugee Camp’s Epidemic of Misery - The New York Times

‘Better to Drown’: A Greek Refugee Camp’s Epidemic of Misery - The New York Times: Trauma, psychosis and suicide attempts have become common occurrences at Moria, a Greek island camp, where aid groups warn of a mental health crisis.

Uber, Lyft and the Urgency of Saving Money on Ambulances - The New York Times

Uber, Lyft and the Urgency of Saving Money on Ambulances - The New York Times: ‘Don’t reflexively call an ambulance,’ a Harvard researcher says. In many cases, a cheaper way makes sense.

A Wave Didn’t Destroy These 1,747 Homes. It Was the Ground Itself, Flowing - The New York Times

A Wave Didn’t Destroy These 1,747 Homes. It Was the Ground Itself, Flowing - The New York Times: In one part of Palu, Indonesia, hundreds of buildings flowed sideways before being buried. Only now has heavy equipment been brought in to the search for the missing.

Authorities investigating mail sent to Trump, Pentagon believed to be laced with deadly ricin - The Washington Post

Authorities investigating mail sent to Trump, Pentagon believed to be laced with deadly ricin - The Washington Post: Officials detected the poison on two envelopes at a Pentagon facility and one addressed to the president on Monday.

Bernie Sanders says Amazon has 'done the right thing' raising minimum wage to $15 - The Washington Post

Bernie Sanders says Amazon has 'done the right thing' raising minimum wage to $15 - The Washington Post: Amazon had faced criticism for its pay practices.

Trump Engaged in Suspect Tax Schemes as He Reaped Riches From His Father - The New York Times

Trump Engaged in Suspect Tax Schemes as He Reaped Riches From His Father - The New York Times: The president has long sold himself as a self-made billionaire, but a Times investigation found that he received at least $413 million in today’s dollars from his father’s real estate empire, much of it through tax dodges in the 1990s.

Looking for reformasi on the road to oz – kean – Medium

Looking for reformasi on the road to oz – kean – Medium: After two decades of reformasi, two generations of resistance to ‘Malaysia lama’ spent September addressing capacity crowds of Malaysians abroad about ‘Malaysia baharu’ and the horizon ahead…

Myanmar's neighbours urge accountability for Rakhine violence | Reuters

Myanmar's neighbours urge accountability for Rakhine violence | Reuters: Southeast Asian foreign ministers have urged Myanmar to give a full mandate to an inquiry commission to hold accountable those responsible for the violence in Rakhine state, Singapore said on Tuesday.

Anwar says no to same-sex marriage | Free Malaysia Today

Anwar says no to same-sex marriage | Free Malaysia Today: He says the LGBT community should not force their values on others.

The biggest hoax of all: the 30 September Movement - Indonesia at Melbourne

The biggest hoax of all: the 30 September Movement - Indonesia at Melbourne: Many Indonesians are concerned about the damage that hoaxes and so-called "fake news" are doing to social cohesion. Professor Ariel Heryanto writes that it is difficult to find a more powerful hoax than the story of the 30 September Movement, which has provided the basis for numerous other nonsensical and dangerous hoaxes.

A first test for Timor-Leste’s cohabitants | Inside Story

A first test for Timor-Leste’s cohabitants | Inside Story: The combination of a Fretilin president and an Alliance government is testing the country’s system

Tujuh Tahanan Politik Perempuan di Kamp Plantungan - Historia

Tujuh Tahanan Politik Perempuan di Kamp Plantungan - Historia: KAMP Plantungan terletak di kaki Gunung Prau, Kendal, Jawa Tengah. Tempat sangat terpencil ini jadi “Pulau Buru”-nya tahanan politik perempuan. Mereka yang diasingkan ke Kamp Plantungan ...

Aktivis KNPB Timika yang Ditembak TNI/Polri Makin Parah di Penjara | Suara Papua

Aktivis KNPB Timika yang Ditembak TNI/Polri Makin Parah di Penjara | Suara Papua: "Akibat dari itu kakinya bengkak dan berwarna hitam. Obat yang diberikan sudah habis. Yakonias tidak bisa berdiri, dia hanya bisa duduk dan tertidur. Dia juga tidak bisa menggerakan kaki kirinya akibat enam luka yang dideritanya," jelas PAHAM Papua dalam rilis yang diterima media ini.

George Town chosen as Unesco pilot project site, only Asian city picked | Malaysia | Malay Mail

George Town chosen as Unesco pilot project site, only Asian city picked | Malaysia | Malay Mail: GEORGE TOWN, Oct 1 — Unesco has selected George Town to participate in two heritage pilot projects, one on intangible cultural heritage and another to create an action plan for industries within heritage sites. Unesco Jakarta Cultural Unit Head Moe Chiba said the UN agency is rolling out the two...

Timor-Leste exemplifies continued UN help in settling sea dispute with Australia, General Assembly told | UN News

Timor-Leste exemplifies continued UN help in settling sea dispute with Australia, General Assembly told | UN News: TImor-Leste, a country which the United Nations shepherded to independence from Indonesia 16 years ago, is a prime example of what the world Organization can do in resolving international conflicts and disputes, Delegation Chair Maria Helena Pires told the General Assembly on Monday.

BBC Hard Talk interview with Mahathir - Aliran

BBC Hard Talk interview with Mahathir - Aliran: The BBC’s Zeinab Badawi poses some tough questions to Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad about his decision to come out of retirement and work with Anwar Ibrahim, oppressive laws, affirmative action and the brain drain, and corruption during his previous tenure. He was also asked about the new government’s decision to cancel several large deals …

Leaders of new Thai party charged over Facebook speech | Thailand News | Al Jazeera

Leaders of new Thai party charged over Facebook speech | Thailand News | Al Jazeera: Future Forward party founder Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit and two top members face hefty fines and jail if convicted.

Kho: Call to end ‘Sarawak for Sarawakians’ sentiment shows lack of understanding – BorneoPost Online | Borneo , Malaysia, Sarawak Daily News | Largest English Daily In Borneo

Kho: Call to end ‘Sarawak for Sarawakians’ sentiment shows lack of understanding – BorneoPost Online | Borneo , Malaysia, Sarawak Daily News | Largest English Daily In Borneo: KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Women chief Kho Teck Wan says she is “greatly disappointed” by Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Hannah Yeoh who urged Sarawak…

Hanoi officials: 'by 2021, there will be no dog meat restaurants in the city centre'

Hanoi officials: 'by 2021, there will be no dog meat restaurants in the city centre': Hanoi officials have announced that the sale of dog meat will be banned from the central districts of the city beginning in 2021

Blogger Raja Petra says sorry to Sikhs after turban jibe | Malaysia | Malay Mail

Blogger Raja Petra says sorry to Sikhs after turban jibe | Malaysia | Malay Mail: KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — Fugitive blogger Raja Petra Kamaruddin has apologised today to the Sikh community, following his racist remark on top police officer Comm Datuk Seri Amar Singh Ishar Singh’s turban. Despite that, he continued to argue that his remark was not meant as an insult to Sikhism,...

Accord Orang Asli their rightful place in society - Aliran

Accord Orang Asli their rightful place in society - Aliran: The Orang Asli serve as a bulwark against aggressive and cavalier intrusions into virgin jungle and consequent environmental destruction, writes Mustafa K Anuar. The destruction of the Orang Asli’s Kaleg blockade in Gua Musang by individuals allegedly associated with a durian plantation company is indeed disturbing. It was a brazen display of defiance, happening only …

Mahathir’s commitment to ratify all core UN rights treaties applauded - Aliran

Mahathir’s commitment to ratify all core UN rights treaties applauded - Aliran: Hakam welcomes Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s commitment to “ratify all remaining core UN instruments related to the protection of human rights” at his speech in the 73rd UN General Assembly yesterday. Mahathir has also promised that the new Malaysia “will firmly espouse the principles promoted by the UN in our international engagements”, which include …

DAP Malaysia | DAP expresses full support for the candidacy of PKR President-elect Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to return to Parliament by contesting in Port Dickson Parliamentary seat

DAP Malaysia | DAP expresses full support for the candidacy of PKR President-elect Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to return to Parliament by contesting in Port Dickson Parliamentary seat: DAP expresses full support for the candidacy of PKR President-elect Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to return to Parliament by contesting in Port Dickson Parliamentary seat, recently vacated following the resignation of PKR MP to make way for Anwar.

DAP Malaysia | Preliminary studies by Dr. Funston show that Malay support for UMNO was only about 5% higher than support for PH, and not 15% as earlier been estimated by Merdeka Centre

DAP Malaysia | Preliminary studies by Dr. Funston show that Malay support for UMNO was only about 5% higher than support for PH, and not 15% as earlier been estimated by Merdeka Centre: The Attorney-General Tommy Thomas in his first major interview in Malaysiakini today said that it may take as long as a decade to complete the mammoth task of wide-ranging law reforms in the country.