At least one woman raped nearly every 9 hours in Bangladesh
Data from the prominent human rights organisation Ain o Salish Kendra showed a total of 4,787 rape cases from January 2020 to September 2024. Legal experts, however, say the rape…
What are Indonesia’s regional elections and why do they matter?
Indonesia will hold regional elections on Nov 27, in which its 203 million registered voters will choose more than 500 local leaders.
Kuala Lumpur’s first female mayor shares her vision to reshape Malaysia’s capital
Mayor Maimunah wants to encourage a shift towards vertical living and addresses challenges of creating a sustainable, equitable environment for all.
Implementation of UN convention on torture remains stagnant, says Indonesia’s Commission on Violence Against Women
Excessive use of force during arrests is among the contributors to the persistence of torture and abusive practices, the commission's deputy chairwoman Mariana Amiruddin said.
Mass casualty attacks in China put focus on mental health as economy slows
Since Nov. 11, China has reeled under news of a driver reportedly angry at his divorce settlement killing 35 people by ramming his car into a crowd in Zhuhai; a former student on…
What’s the legal path for exiled ex-Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra to return home?
There has been speculation since early this year about Yingluck’s return to Thailand. This was fuelled by comments from her brother, Thaksin, who assured that the former PM…
Japan to hold 1st memorial for Korean forced labour victims at Sado mine
Key details, including Japan's government representative, remain undecided days ahead of memorial service.
The challenges for Malaysia as ASEAN chair in 2025
Malaysia’s ability to be an effective chair will be tested as it balances securing the interests of the region and maintaining the centrality of Asean in ensuring the stability…
Why apartment complexes flourish in South Korea
The ubiquity of cookie-cutter apartments that look pretty much the same all over urban South Korea may be a curiosity to most outsiders but, for the majority of Koreans, they…
Pakistan needs to shield farmers from climate-related financial impacts
As climate events continue to affect Pakistan’s farming communities, better-aligned insurance schemes need to be adopted by the government.