Navigating Jakarta’s future
Jakarta may be commemorating its final anniversary this month as the national capital, but for more than 30 million people, the city will continue to be the country’s economic…
Guardians of the forest: Southeast Asia’s farmers are under threat from new EU rules on palm oil
Farmers in Indonesia and Malaysia could see their livelihoods threatened by a new EU ban on palm oil sourced from cleared forests. Insight explores how these smallholders can earn…
Child neglect and abuse on the rise in Malaysia
Between January and June this year, 3,947 children were in need of care and protection by the the country's Social Welfare Department. And the figure has been rising each year.
‘Why do we only have agreements on eight rivers when we share so many rivers with India?’
Climatic threats should be taken as an opportunity to start dialogue and reach agreement for basin wide river management, says Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser to the Ministry of…
What’s happening with the internet in Pakistan?
While there is no transparency from the government or the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) about the scale and scope of the country’s internet infrastructure plans,…
China makes new progress on path set by late leader Deng Xiaoping
His legacies in terms of politics, the economy and diplomacy have continued to inspire China across the years.
Cybercrime cases spike in Nepal
The country witnessed 19,730 cybercrime cases in 2023-24, a dramatic rise from 9,013 the previous year. The country appears woefully unprepared to tackle them.
Inside the ‘Aynaghar’: Secret prisons of Bangladesh’s Hasina regime
After years of denial by the authorities, chilling details about secret prisons are now emerging as victims of enforced disappearance begin to speak out after their release…
Malaysia’s ambitious river project struggles to meet deadline despite spending $1.2b
The project will not meet its 2024 deadline to achieve its objectives, according to a damning report contained in the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report released on July 4.
Social media in Cambodia: A catalyst for change or a tool for division?
As of January, Facebook remained the dominant platform in Cambodia, with 11.65 million users, representing around 69 per cent of the population. TikTok has also seen substantial…