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July 11, 2009
Ratings climb as Malaysian PM marks first 100 days

July 10, 2009
Yudhoyono’s possible landslide buoys Indonesian markets

July 9, 2009
Indonesia Elections: Quick count shows Yudhoyono wining big

July 8, 2009
Malaysia PM's approval rating surges on new policies

Polls favour Yudhoyono as Indonesia’s elections start

July 7, 2009
Pre-election spending boosts Indonesia consumer confidence

July 5, 2009
Myanmar junta disappoints visiting UN chief

Lawyer refiles suit against Vietnamese premier

Indonesia Elections: Yudhoyono holds the aces

July 4, 2009
Myanmar junta yet to respond to UN chief's request to see Suu Kyi

July 3, 2009
Mission Impossible: UN chief visits Myanmar

June 29, 2009
Indonesian govt urged to better manage foreign debt

June 28, 2009
Ex- Thai PM in exile joins anti-govt rally through phone-link

Rights groups express concern over UN chief’s visit to Myanmar

June 27, 2009
UN chief expected to push Myanmar junta to free Suu Kyi

June 23, 2009
Strike halts Thailand train services

June 22, 2009
Senate president: Arroyo will not run in 2010 Philippine Congress

June 20, 2009
Suu Kyi celebrates 64th birthday in prison

June 18, 2009
Thai lawmakers give greenlight to $22bn stimulus loan

June 16, 2009
EarthRights says S Korea firms 'linked to Myanmar gas abuse'

June 15, 2009
Myanmar junta dismisses EU concern over ethnic rebels

June 13, 2009
Goh links Singapore’s investment in Myanmar to Democracy

June 12, 2009
Thailand sets aside $1.6b to develop restive south

June 11, 2009
Indian PM urged to take up Suu Kyi issue with Myanmar

June 7, 2009
Myanmar’s forced labour clause alarms UN agency

June 6, 2009
Malaysian opposition blames ruling party for economic woes

June 4, 2009
US envoy’s comment on graft angers Cambodia

Philippine House approves resolution to rewrite charter

June 3, 2009
Economy takes centre stage in Indonesia's presidential campaigns

June 1, 2009
Donors ask Vietnam to crack down on corruption

Myanmar junta insists trial an internal affair

Police quiz Malaysian opposition leader, activists

May 31, 2009
Myanmar's opposition leader marks six years of detention

Indonesia to upgrade military hardware

May 30, 2009
Vietnam to accelerate anti-corruption drive

May 29, 2009
Indonesia’s presidential election to cost $388m

May 28, 2009
Trial of Myanmar's opposition leader:
Security breach blamed for bizarre visit

May 27, 2009
Obama calls on junta to free Myanmar’s opposition leader

May 26, 2009
Myanmar opposition leader set to testify as junta rushes trial

May 25, 2009
Myanmar junta accuses Thailand of interference

Police raid Malaysia’s opposition headquarters

May 24, 2009
Tougher resource contracts if Megawati elected Indonesian president

May 23, 2009
Former Indonesia general wealthiest in poll line-up

Malaysian govt given control of disputed state

May 22, 2009
UN Security Council blamed for inaction in Myanmar

May 21, 2009
EU wants China to pressure Myanmar

May 20, 2009
Asean to continue engagement with Myanmar junta

May 19, 2009
Asean remains silent as Myanmar junta ignores global outrage

May 18, 2009
Incumbent president tops favourite list in Indonesian polls

May 17, 2009
Indonesia Elections: Yudhoyono faces challenge from Megawati, Kalla

May 16, 2009
Indonesia’s central bank governor resigns to run as vice president

Myanmar junta under pressure to free Suu Kyi

May 14, 2009
Bank chief seen as running mate for Indonesian President

Myanmar junta seen trying to extend democracy leader’s detention

May 13, 2009
Malaysia govt retakes control of disputed state

May 12, 2009
Court ruling returns Perak to Malaysian opposition

May 11, 2009
Thai anti-government protesters rally again in Bangkok

Myanmar junta denies medical care for opposition leader

May 10, 2009
Democrat Party gets most votes in Indonesia elections

May 9, 2009
Perak standoff signals rising tension in Malaysia

May 8, 2009
Vietnam to face UN rights council on treatment of ethnic Cambodians

Malaysia opposition denounce govt’s takeover of state legislator

May 6, 2009
Malaysia's ex-premier becomes national airline’s adviser

May 5, 2009
Thailand promises protest-free summit

May 4, 2009
Thai protest leader: Soldiers behind the assassination attempt

May 3, 2009
Vietnam keeps chasing Chinese investment in mining

Thailand assures Asian leaders over rescheduled summit

May 2, 2009
Indonesia Politics: New coalition to take on leading party

May 1, 2009
Myanmar: Most cyclone victims remain homeless one year later

Shareholders reject Thai KTC rights issue plan

April 30, 2009
Singapore minister regrets Asean Summit cancellation

April 29, 2009
Malaysia urged to end abuses

April 28, 2009
Vietnam to proceed with controversial mine project

Malaysia PM’s choice of old faces raises doubts over reforms

April 26, 2009
Malaysia urged to reform ethnic policy

April 25, 2009
Malaysia vows to probe Myanmar human trafficking

April 24, 2009
Malaysia orders arrest of anti-govt blogger

Indonesian vice president to contend for top job

State of emergency in Thai capital ends today 

April 23, 2009
Indonesia: Golkar to break off coalition talks 

April 22, 2009
Malaysia's ex-PM accuses foreign press of demonising new leader

April 21, 2009
Thai PM rules out talks with fugitive Thaksin 

April 20, 2009
Fears of strife keep Bangkok under emergency rule

Three candidate seen running for Indonesia’s presidential race 

April 19, 2009
By-elections irk Malaysian PM 

April 18, 2009
Murder attempt rocks Thai capital 

April 17, 2009
Indonesia court drops decade-old libel suit against Time

Thailand mulls new dates for regional summit

Thai Houses to meet to find way out of political turmoil 

April 16, 1009
Thai govt revokes ex-PM’s passport 

April 15, 2009
Arrest warrant out for former Thai PM over protests 

April 14, 2009
Indonesian market buoyed by increasing votes for ruling party

Singapore tightens public assembly law ahead of Apec summit

Violent protests left two dead, 120 injured in Bangkok 

April 13, 2009
Chaos in Thailand:
Crackdown quells coup rumours  

April 12, 2009
Thailand in quandary after failed summit

Malaysia's new cabinet sworn in

Irregularities mar Indonesian vote

April 11, 2009
Stage set for presidential jockeying in Indonesia

Thai protesters force Asean+3 meet to call off  

April 10, 2009
Malaysia’s new cabinet unveiled

Indonesia: Yudhoyono's party seen leading the election race

Thai protesters resort to blocking Bangkok traffic  

April 9, 2009
Indonesian polls to indicate chances for the incumbent 

April 8, 2009
Malaysia's ruling coalition suffers by-election losses

Thai PM keeps his cool as tension rises

April 7, 2009
Malaysia By-Elections:
Mahathir’s return a boost for new PM  

April 6, 2009
Indonesia election campaigns to wrap up today 

April 5, 2009
Malaysia's ex-PM returns to the ruling party 

April 4, 2009
Malaysia: Najib takes over a ‘battered ship’ 

April 3, 2009
Philippines prod Myanmar to protect human rights 

March 30, 2009
Thai govt attempts to block Thaksin’s phone-ins

Opposition mounts pressure on Malaysia PM as by-election nears  

March 29, 2009
Myanmar junta boss focuses on 2010 polls at annual parade 

March 28, 2009
Thaksin adds to calls for govt resignation 

March 27, 2009
Pro-Thaksin supporters stage anti-govt protest

Singapore to toughen public law ahead of Apec meet

Malaysian deputy premier voted ruling party chief

March 26, 2009
Malaysia's ruling party faces reform challenge 

US clarifies Myanmar policy after rare talks  

March 25, 2009
Papuans reject Indonesian polls, demand referendum

Malaysia's PM to be calls for radical overhaul 

March 24, 2009
Singapore relaxes political film law

Malaysia: Govt suspends opposition dailies ahead of crucial polls 

March 23, 2009
Japan extends funds to Khmer Rouge trial 

March 22, 2009
No-confidence motion hardly rocks Thai government 

March 21, 2009
Corruption may block fresh aid for Philippines – World Bank

Songs, dances add colour to Indonesia’s election campaigns 

March 20, 2009
Singapore: WSJ editor fined $6,600 for contempt

Censure Motion:Thai PM brushes aside opposition claims  

March 19, 2009
Singapore urges Myanmar to look West

March 18, 2009
Myanmar defies UN calls for release of political prisoners

Corruption probe hits Malaysia's ruling party 

March 17, 2009
Thai govt to face censure debate Thursday 

Indonesia: General election campaign kicks off 

March 15, 2009
Singapore sues Wall Street Journal editor

Corruption endangers Malaysia’s new premier, warns Mahathir 

March 13, 2009
Malaysia: No reforms expected on race-based system 

March 12, 2009
Malaysia: Political woes overshadow budget boost

Thai opposition moves to impeach prime minister 

March 10, 2009
Indonesia Elections:
Golkar, PPP ‘to cooperate’ for votes 

March 9, 2009
Malaysia Politics:
Opposition leader calls for change in key by-elections

March 7, 2009
Myanmar junta: US reports on human rights ‘politically motivated’

Thai PM sees need to review lese majeste law

March 6, 2009
Malaysia Politics:
Opposition accuses election body of bias 

February 28, 2009
Myanmar Politics:
Junta pushes aside cyclone aid, focuses on elections

February 26, 2009
US envoy to Asean seeks bloc’s cooperation on Myanmar reforms

February 24, 2009
Thailand: Pro-Thaksin red-shirts rally ahead of Asean Summit 

February 22, 2009
Myanmar junta announces amnesty as UN rights official wraps up visit  

February 20, 2009
Malaysia: Opposition accuses govt of bribing legislators 

February 16, 2009
UN official in Myanmar to assess human rights situation 

February 15, 2009
Human Rights Abuses:
Myanmar’s opposition calls on UN to take action  

February 14, 2009
Malaysian: April by-elections a test for government 

Myanmar junta extends deputy opposition leader’s detention

February 13, 2009
Malaysia: Najib to assume premiership on March 31

February 11, 2009
Malaysia ready to review race policy 

February 9, 2009
Indonesia Presidential Elections:
Yudhoyono yet to reveal running mate

Defections hit Malaysia opposition  

February 7, 2009
Malaysia: State ‘power grab’ triggers opposition protests 

February 4, 2009
Malaysia: Govt urged to review race policy

Myanmar democracy leader shuns junta’s minister 

February 2, 2009
Myanmar democracy leader seen leaving home for UN envoy talks 

February 1, 2009
UN envoy’s visit offers little hope for Myanmar

Thailand: Red-shirts rally anew to topple government 

January 30, 2009
Thailand: Red-shirts plan ‘massive’ protests 

January 28, 2009
Thailand: UN agency should join regional meeting on Rohingyas

January 27, 2009
UN sending envoy to Myanmar again  

January 26, 2009
Ousted Thai PM Thaksin criticises govt stimulus package 

January 25, 2009
Thai PM vows to push land, inheritance tax bill  

January 23, 2009
Indonesia Presidential Elections:
Polls set for July and September, 2009 

January 21, 2009
Malaysia: UMNO's unfriendly image causes defeat, says Najib 

January 18, 2009
Singapore: Govt to tighten protest laws ahead of Apec meet

Malaysia By-elections:
Opposition win raises risk for ruling party

January 17, 2009
Malaysia By-elections:
Opposition takes on govt coalition in key poll 

January 15, 2009
Thai PM vows to get politics back to normalcy

January 12, 2009
Malaysia Deputy PM: Economy will suffer if racial unity collapses\

Myanmar:
East Timor president urges US, EU to review sanctions

Thailand Politics:
By-election boosts ruling coalition 

January 11, 2009
Press Freedom:
Donors urged to press Vietnam on medi

Thailand By-elections:
Polls seen as a test for ruling coalition 

January 8, 2009
Malaysia Politics:
Opposition leader renews offensive on government

Myanmar: Trade surplus drops as gas exports fall

14th Asean Summit:
Protest threats force Thai govt to move meeting venue to beach town 

January 6, 2009
Thailand's ‘red-shirts’ threaten blockade of Asean summit 

January 5, 2008
Myanmar: Independence Day:
Opposition sees no hope for future 

Thailand Politics:
Opposition charges govt of violating charter 

January 2, 2009
Ousted Thai PM says he wants to reenter politics 

December 30, 2008
Thailand Politics:
Protesters blockade parliament for second day 

December 29, 2008
Malaysia Politics:
Anwar’s party denies plan for punitive laws

Thailand Politics:
Protesters block parliament, call for dissolution 

December 26, 2008
Thailand Politics:
New PM brushes off protest threat of “red shirts”

December 25, 2008
UN General Assembly:
World body repeats call on Myanmar to release political prisoners 

December 24, 2008
Thai PM vows to bring country out of political, economic morass

December 21, 2008
Thailand Politics:
Abhisit presents new cabinet  

December 20, 2008
Thailand Politics:
New PM moves to restore confidence  

December 19, 2008
New Thai govt to present policy on Dec 29-30 

December 18, 2008
New Thai PM vows to fix "failed" politics 

December 17, 2008
Thailand Politics:
New PM mulls cabinet amid tight security 

December 16,2008
Malaysian PM proposes anti-corruption, judicial reform bills 

December 15, 2008
Thailand Political Stalemate:
Oppoition leader elected prime minister  

December 14, 2008
Filipinos protest charter amendment

Thailand Political Stalemate:
Tension rises on eve of crucial PM vote 

December 13, 2008
Thailand Political Stalemate:
Protesters warn against pro-Thaksin PM

December 12, 2008
Thailand Political Stalemate:
Lower House set to vote on new premier 

December 11, 2008
Malaysian PM pushes for anti-graft drive before quitting

December 10, 2008
Thailand Political Stalemate:
Thai opposition moves closer to govt 

December 9, 2008
Thailand Political Stalemate:
Parties locked in fierce struggle for power 

December 8, 2008
Thailand Political Stalemate:
Thai opposition looks set to form new government 

December 7, 2008
Thailand Political Stalemate:
Opposition party says ready to form new coalition govt 

December 6, 2008
Thailand Political Stalemate:
Crisis remains unresolved as flights get cancelled 

December 5, 2008
Thailand Political Stalemate:
Uncertainty hovers as airport resumes service  

December 4, 2008
Thailand Political Stalemate:
Crisis defused but dangers ahead 

December 3, 2008
Thailand Political Stalemate:
Anti-government protesters call it a day, for now

14th Asean Summit:
Singapore proposes January meet in Jakarta  

December 2, 2008
Thailand Political Stalemate:
More chaos feared after court dissolution of ruling party

14th Asean Summit:
Regional meet postponed until March 2009

December 1, 2008
Thailand Political Stalemate:
Pro-government rally heightens crisis
Court to rule tomorrow on ruling party vote fraud case 

November 30, 2008
Thailand Political Stalemate:
Standoff continues as economy suffers 

November 29, 2008
Thailand Political Stalemate:
Protesters defiant, fear of violent confrontation rises

14th Asean Summit:
Host Thailand to decide by Dec 2 whether to delay annual meet

November 28, 2008
Indonesia president’s in-law arrested in graft scandal

Crisis hit Thailand’s image, tourism

Thailand Political Stalemate:
Govt declares emergency but offers to talk with protesters

14th Asean Summit:
Thailand remains undecided as time runs out 

November 27, 2008
Thailand Political Stalemate:
PM rejects army chief call to step down, dissolve parliament

14th Asean Summit:
Chaos in Thailand may force meeting to be rescheduled 

November 26, 2008
Allies of Philippine president move to expel her accuser from Congress

Thailand Political Stalemate:
Protesters vow to block airport until govt steps down 

November 25, 2008
14th Asean Summit
Thailand ready for Asean summit despite protests

Thailand Political Stalemate:
Anti-government protesters turn to PM’s temporary office 

November 24, 2008
Thailand Political Stalemate:
Protesters surround Parliament in ‘final’ showdown

November 23, 2008
UN committee slams Myanmar, N Korea for rights abuses 

November 20, 2008
Concern over Thai central bank’s independence arises again

November 18, 2008
Ex-Thai PM now in Dubai

November 17, 2008
Thailand Political Stalemate:
Threat of turmoil looms as brief calm ends  

November 15, 2008
Thai media report ex-first couple’s divorce

Thais gather in thousands for royal funeral 

November 13, 2008
Bangkok governor resigns ‘to set political standard’ 

November 11, 2008
Thai prosecutors to push for ex-premier’s extradition   

November 9, 2008
Indonesia: Presidential Elections 2009:
Two candidates face off in war of words

Malaysia Power Struggle:
Mahathir in media spotlight again 

Political turmoil keeps investors off Thai bourse

Thai PM: No comment on Thaksin, wife losing UK visas 

November 3, 2008
Junta’s new charter to perpetuate military rule

Malaysia’s ruling party selects Najib for top post 

November 2, 2008
Thailand Political Stalemate:
Fugitive premier addresses supporters, attacks coup-makers 

November 1, 2008
Malaysia’s PM vows to quit after March polls

Thailand Political Stalemate:
Pro-government rally stokes security fears in Bangkok

October 31, 200
Thailand Political Stalemate:
Anti-government protesters rally again amidst fears of more violence

October 30, 2008
Malaysia’s opposition demands Eurocopter deal probe

Thailand Political Stalemate:
Explosion in Thai capital injures 10

Asean Summit:
Protests force Thai govt to move venue

October 22, 2008
Thai court sentences former ex-premier to 2 years in jail 

October 21, 2008
Malaysia Power Struggle:
Najib gets closer to premiership

Thailand Political Stalemate:
PAD steps up pressure on PM to quit
Verdict due today on ex-PM’s abuse of authority 

October 19, 2008
Indonesia Elections 2009:
Yudhoyono takes the lead again: Survey 

October 18, 2008
Thailand Political Stalemate:
PM refuses to quit amidst rumours of his imminent exit  

October 17, 2008
Thailand Political Stalemate:
Army chief calls on PM to resign 

October 14, 2008
Singapore PM, father win defamation damages

Malaysia Power Struggle:
Anwar puts plan to topple govt on hold 

October 13, 2008
Malaysia Power Struggle:
Opposition leader to challenge govt over economy

Philippines: Govt shrugs off new impeachment attempt against president

Thailand Political Stalemate:
Pressure mounts on PM as protests delayed  

October 12, 2008
Thailand Political Stalemate:
Bangkok tense as pro- and anti-government groups plan protests 

October 11, 2008
Myanmar: Lawyer appeals for opposition leader’s freedom

Thailand Political Stalemate:
Domestic concerns keep PM Somchai at home

Malaysia Power struggle:
Anwar sets new deadline after PM promises handover  

October 10, 2008
Thailand Political Stalemate:
Govt plans to set up panels to probe fatal clashes
Tourism, economy reel under prolonged uncertainty 

October 9, 2008
Global Financial Crisis Impact:
Thailand maintains rate on growth concern, political turmoil

Thailand Political Stalemate:
Stage set for a prolonged crisis 

Malaysia Power Struggle:
PM Abdullah to step down in March 

October 8, 2008
Thailand Political Stalemate:
Violence heightens uncertainty

October 7, 2008
Malaysia Power Struggle:
PM Abdullah expected to clarify handover plan Wednesday

Thailand Political Stalemate:
Dozens injured as police break up protesters blocking parliament 

October 6, 2008
Singapore: Nanyang university students protest censorship

Incumbent reelected Bangkok governor

Fugitive Thai PM, wife seek asylum in UK

October 5, 2008
Thousands attend Singapore opposition leader's funeral

Bangkok goes to poll to elect new governor

Thailand Political Stakemate:
Second anti-govt protest leader arrested

Malaysia Power Struggle:
Race heats up for top posts in ruling party 

October 4, 2008
Thailand Political Stalemate:
Govt, opposition agree to amend charter

September 30, 2008
Indonesia Elections 2009
Kalla likely to run with Yudhoyono 

Thailand Political Stalemate:
EC looks into Thai PM’s alleged charter violation

September 29, 2008
Thai PM accused of violating charter 

Indonesia’s Yudhoyono confirms running for second term

Malaysia Power struggle:
Uncertainty takes its toll on economy, investment  

September 28, 2008
Thailand Political Stalemate:
Thai PM remains tightlipped on Thaksin passport issue

Malaysia Power Struggle:
Planned power transition “extra constitutional” 

UN group calls on Myanmar junta to release political prisoners 

September 27, 2008
Malaysia Power Struggle:
PM Abdullah to fast-forward his departure, but no date set

High level UN talks set to push for Myanmar reforms 

Thailand Political Stalemate:
Court issues 4th arrest warrant for Thaksin
Thai govt remains undecided over fugitive premier’s passport

September 26, 2008
Thailand Political Stalemate
Protesters reject the new ‘Thaksin’ cabinet

Malaysia Power Struggle:
PM Abdullah’s fate hangs in the balance

September 25, 2008
Thai ex-PM Samak loses another court battle
Key Cabinet posts given to people close to ousted PM Thaksin

Malaysia Power Struggle:
Anwar cools off campaign but remains focus on takeover 

September 24, 2008
Thailand Political Stalemate:
New cabinet likely to have little time to prove themselves

Singapore court: FEER defames PM Lee and father  

September 23, 2008
Thailand Political Stalemate:
Somchai yet to reveal his new cabinet

No ringgit exchange rate peg – Malaysia minister 

September 22, 2008
Malaysia Power Struggle:
PM Abdullah asked to exit earlier

Thailand Political Stalemate:
Opposition calls for ‘clean’ cabinet 

September 21, 2008
Malaysia Power Struggle:
Abdullah: No house session, no more ISA arrests

Thailand Political Stalemate:
Negotiations between government and protesters likely    

September 20, 2008
Indonesia: Corruption watchdog searches office of anti-trust body

Malaysia Internal Security Act:
Opposition lawmaker released after week of detention

Thailand Political Stalemate:
New PM reaches out to protesters

September 19, 2008
Indonesia: Scandal threatens anti-trust agency’s credibility

Thailand Political Stalemate:
Pro-government group vows to force PAD out of Government House
PM Somchai tight-lipped on next move

Malaysia Power struggle:
PM Abdullah shrugs off opposition’s no-confidence call 

September 18, 2008
Indonesian business regulator takes bribe

Cambodia tribunal gets $1.8m from US

News Analysis: Thailand Political Stalemate
New Thai PM talks reconciliation, faces acid test

Malaysia Power Struggle:
Opposition seeks outside help to release detainees
PM Abdullah said he might step down before 2010 

September 17, 2008
Malaysia Power Struggle:
PM Abdullah urged to hand over power earlier

Thailand Political Stalemate:
Thaksin’s in-law voted new PM
Parliament ratifies Asean Charter

September 16, 2008
Singapore: Charter amendment to draw more income from reserves

Malaysia Power Struggle:
Pressure mounts on PM Abdullah as security arrests backfire 

Thailand Political Stalemate:
House dissolution a possibility
Ruling party divided over prime minister nomination

September 15, 2008
Malaysia: Power Struggle:
Mass rally to rock government

Thailand Political Stalemate:
Ruling party to select PM candidate today
Protests against the ‘proxy’ govt to continue 

September 14, 2008
Philippines: $1.9bn from Marcos’ ‘ill-gotten wealth’ recovered 

Malaysia Power Struggle:
Govt crackdown seen as desperate move to survive   

Thailand Political Stalemate:
Ruling party to vote on prime minister candidate Monday
State of emergency in Bangkok to be lifted  

September 13, 2008
Thailand political stalemate:
Samak’s exit unlikely to end turmoil 

Malaysia power struggle:
Govt cracks down on dissidents amidst opposition threat 

September 12, 2008
UN chief urges Myanmar junta to take ‘tangible steps’ 

Singapore sues Dow Jones and two editors

Malaysia Politics:
PM Abdullah refuses to quit; opposition chases govt MPs

Thai consumer confidence at year’s low

Thailand political stalemate:
MPs’ boycott foils attempt to re-elect Samak

September 11, 2008
Political strife to dent Thai Airways’ revenue

Thailand almost ready to ratify Asean charter  

Thailand Political Turmoil:
Samak’s comeback unlikely, no end in sight for crisis 

Malaysia Politics:
Anwar says plan on track to topple the government Tuesday

September 10, 2008
Myanmar: UN asked to recognise 1990 election winners

Asean in danger of going irrelevant: Singapore PM

Malaysia Politics:
Anwar to step up pressure on government amidst race row

Thailand Politics:
Ruling party to bring back disqualified premier

September 9, 2008
Malaysia: Govt MPs off to Taiwan amid political uncertainty

Thailand Politics:
Court verdict may force PM Samak to resign
Govt MPs vow to get Samak back into office  

September 8, 2008
Indonesian govt plans special jails for graft convicts

Indonesia Presidential Election 2009
Candidates face sophisticated electorate in polls next year

Thailand Political Stalemate:
Samak plans UN trip, shrugs off coup risk
Planned mobile cabinet raises concerns 

September 7, 2008
Indonesia: Presidential Election 2009
Gus Dur hints support for Yusril 

Malaysia politics:
Ex-PM Mahathir's son to vie for top party post

AirAsia hit political turbulence in Thailand

Thailand political stalemate hits economy, business

September 6, 2008
Thailand political stalemate:
Samak mulls ending ineffective state of emergency
Govt referendum seen as a non-starter 

Malaysia Politics: Power struggle
Abdullah: Opposition will have no chance to seize power 

Myanmar politics:
Opposition leader protests ‘illegal’ detention 

September 5, 2008
Thailand political crisis:
PM Samak resorts to referendum
Opposition sees it as unconstitutional

September 4, 2008
Thailand political turmoil:
PM Samak holds out amidst resignation rumours 

Malaysia’s Anwar introduces alternative budge

September 3, 2008
Thailand under state of emergency:
Strikes yet to bite as deadlock continues 

September 2, 2008
Thailand: State of emergency
Govt promises to look into fatal clashes
State enterprise workers to go on strike 

September 1, 2008
Thailand political standoff:
House meeting fails to find a way out 

Malaysian independence day:
Abdullah appeals for support

Indonesian MPs to propose oil, gas law amendment 

August 31, 2008

Thailand political standoff:
PM Samak talks tough as PAD protest enters sixth day 

August 30, 2008

Indonesia: Anti-graft drive
Funds from Suharto family firm seized

Malaysia’s PM unveils popular budget

Thailand political standoff:
Pressure piled on PM as protests escalate 

August 29, 2008
Thailand political standoff:
Samak avoids using force, hopes to wear down protesters 

Malaysia’s power struggle:
Anwar clashes with govt upon return to parliament
Authorities block website critical of government 

Indonesia Presidential Elections 2009:
Yudhoyono, Megawati in close race – independent polls

Asean Charter: Philippines’ ratification in the pipeline
Asean has no legal power to force Myanmar on human rights - senator 

August 28, 2008
Myanmar opposition resent Thai PM remarks on Aung San Suu Kyi
Malaysia’s Anwar returns to parliament
PM Abdullah ignores calls to step down
Thailand political standoff :
Protesters defy govt call to move out 

August 27, 2008
Malaysia by-election:
Anwar’s victory adds pressure on PM facing calls to quit 

Thai anti-government protests continue
Samak ignores calls to resign, promises ‘soft and gentle’ approach’

August 26, 2008
Thaksin’s frozen assets:
Court asked to decide on asset seizure 

Malaysia by-election:
Ruling party accused of vote buying 

Thai protesters break into government TV station 

Singapore: Outdoor protests allowed with limitations 

August 25, 2008
Malaysia by-election:
Analysts see Malaysia’s Anwar winning poll 

Vietnam: Journalists punished over coverage of anti-corruption case 

Thai bank asked to release money from Thaksin’s frozen account 

UN envoy leaves Myanmar making little progress 

August 24,2008
Malaysian PM: Fuel price cut not political 

Singapore to relax ban on political films  next year 

August 23, 2008
UN envoy extends Myanmar mission, makes little progress 

Malaysia cuts fuel price as by-election nears 

August 22, 2008
Thai Finance Ministry: No conflicts with central bank 

Anti-Thaksin group demand ex-premier’s passports revoked 

Malaysia Politics:
Security tightened at ‘mother of all by-elections’ 

August 21, 2008
Thailand’s ex-premier to seek asylum in Britain

August 19, 2008
Singapore mulls easing ban on political videos, demonstrations

August 18, 2008
Thai PAD urges UK to extradite Thaksin 

Malaysia’s party to shelve gambling, alcohol ban plans 

Malaysia by-elections:
Anwar says govt playing dirty tricks to win votes

August 17, 2008
Indonesia urged to reject Myanmar junta’s roadmap  

Malaysia’s Anwar starts election campaign  

August 16, 2008
Malaysia’s Islamist party delays support for Anwar
Thai court to try graft case in absence of Thaksin
UN envoy to visit Myanmar on Monday
Indonesia : Yudhoyono pledges peaceful 2009 polls 

August 15, 2008
Myanmar cyclone aftermath;
UN admits losing millions to junta’s ‘odd’ regulations 

August 14, 2008
Thai authorities to seize Thaksin’s $2.2bn assets

August 13, 2008
Cambodia’s July election:
Royalists okay with results, despite vote-rigging claims 

Your investments are secured, says Malaysian minister  

Thailand to follow up case against ex-PM and wife 

August 12, 2008
Thai court issues arrest warrants for ex-PM and wife

August 11, 2008
Ex-PM’s no return a boost for Thai bourse 

Malaysia’s Umno VP urges a curb on money politics 

Myanmar’s Suu Kyi allowed to meet lawyer 

August 10, 2008
Cambodia Election Results:
Hun Sen’s party claims majority, opposition cries foul

Indonesia’s Muslim group protests US intervention 

August 9, 2008
Malaysia’s Anwar remains defiant despite charges 

Suu Kyi’s party hails 1988 uprising in Myanmar 

UN envoy sees ‘good signs’ from Myanmar

August 8, 2008
Singapore denies visa renewal for Myanmar activists

Malaysia’s Anwar out on bail after pleading not guilty

August 5, 2008
Philippine Supreme Court halts govt deal with Muslims

UN envoy meets Myanmar anti-govt monks 

August 4, 2008
Muslims in Philippines see more economic powers in govt deal Thailand’s PAD to rally if govt moves to amend charter 

Philippine former senate warns govt of pact with Muslims 

Malaysia’s Anwar braces for govt vote-rigging

Thailand: New advisors expected to boost govt image  

August 3, 2008
Thai king endorses cabinet reshuffle 

Indonesian court asked to rethink Time ruling 

August 2, 2008
Survey: Malaysia PM’s popularity rate at new low

Malaysia’s Anwar plans to launch election campaign 

Brunei sultan to mark 40th anniversary of coronation 

August 1, 2008
Cambodian opposition parties file complaint over election

Malaysia’s opposition leader may be arrested 

July 31, 2008
Thailand: Former PM Thaksin's wife convicted of tax evasion 

Thailand: Former PM Thaksin faces court case over Myanmar loans 

Malaysia’s Anwar: I’ll take part in by-election despite sodomy charge 

July 30, 2008
US imposes new sanctions on Myanmar firms 

Thailand: Central bank gets new board  

July 29, 2008
Philippines President offers little new in policy speech 

July 28, 2008
Cambodia elections:
Ruling party set to return

Laos’ first media law under deliberation 

July 27, 2008
Cambodia elections:
PM Hun Sen favoured to win 

July 26, 2008
Thailand: Anti-govt protesters call on PTT to delist

July 21, 2008
Thai-Cambodia Temple FeudThai PM: Disputed border in no-man's land 

July 20, 2008
Thai-Cambodia Temple Feud:
Cambodia seeks UN help in border stand-off 

Myanmar: Junta tightens security on martyrs’ day

July 18, 2008
Thai-Cambodia Temple Feud: Border standoff continues

July 17, 2008
Malaysia: Opposition leader released on bail  

July 15, 2008
Malaysia’s Anwar defies order, faces arrest 

July 14, 2008
Indonesia kicks off 9-month election campaign

Thai ministry urged to announce revocation of joint statement 

July 13, 2008
Malaysia police to question Anwar on Monday

July 12, 2008
Thai PM to reshuffle cabinet; reiterates amending constitution  

Asean chief to Thailand: Appoint new FM quick 

July 11, 2008
Thailand FM resigns over temple row 

Malaysia PM to hand over power to deputy in June 2010 

Indonesian watchdog seeks ‘missing’ billions 

July 9, 2008
Thai opposition party seeks impeachment of foreign minister 

July 8, 2008
Malaysia’s PM gets temporary reprieve from censure 

July 7, 2008
Malaysia opposition holds anti-inflation rally

July 1, 2008
Thai anti-govt protest goes on despite court injunction

Malaysia's Anwar leaves refuge at Turkish embassy

June 30, 2008
Malaysia pressures Turkish envoy over giving refuge to Anwar 

June 29, 2008
Malaysia’s Anwar: New sex charges a ‘fabrication’

June 27, 2008
Censure motion: Thai PM survives opposition attack

June 25, 2008
Thai bourse: Inflation, political woes scare foreign investors

June 23, 2008
Thailand: Security tightened at Government House as debate kicks off 

June 22, 2008
Thai PM agrees to censure debate

June 21, 2008
Thailand: Protesters besiege Government House, ask PM to resige

Malaysia prime minister Abdullah no-confidence motion

June 19, 2008
Malaysian coalition party calls for no-confidence vote

June 18, 2008
Thai opposition to censure PM, 7 ministers 

June 14, 2008
MALAYSIA/POLITICS
Abdullah to step down

June 8, 2008
MALAYSIA/fuel price hike
Govt braces for growing protests

June 7, 2008
MALAYSIA/POLITICS
Anwar: "multi-racial" opposition emerging

June 2, 2008
THAILAND/POLITICS
Protesters repeat call for PM to resign

June 1, 2008
THAILAND/POLITICS
PM urges anti-govt rally to move elsewhere

May 30, 2008
MYANMAR/POLITICS
Junta claims 92% of voters endorse new charter

THAILAND/POLITICS
Mixed reports on possible coup

May 28, 2008
THAILAND/POLITICS
Election panel opposes referendum bid

May 27, 2008
THAILAND/POLITICS
Streets protests return

SINGAPORE/POLITICS/DEFAMATION SUIT
Lees in court showdown, face cross-examination

May 26, 2008
THAILAND/POLITICS
Police kept busy as pro- and anti- govt groups rally

May 25, 2008
THAILAND/POLITICS
Samak presses ahead with charter rewrite

May 22, 2008
MALAYSIA/POLITICS
UMNO pledges support for Abdullah

May 21, 2008
MALAYSIA/POLITICS
UMNO lawmakers close ranks behind PM

May 20, 2008
MALAYSIA/POLITICS
Mahathir’s departure rocks ruling coalition

May 15, 2008
MYANMAR/POLITICS
Junta claims over 90% vote 'yes' in referendum

May 10, 2008
MYANMAR/POLITICS
Voting goes ahead amidst cyclone woes

May 3, 2008
MYANMAR/POLITICS
UN calls for ‘inclusive referendum

May 2, 2008
MYANMAR/REFORMS
US imposes another sanction on junta

April 27, 2008
MYANMAR/MEDIA
Junta stifling media freedom, says watchdog

April 19, 2008
MYANMAR/POLITICS
Referendum may well be junta’s exit strategy

April 18, 2008
MALAYSIA/MEDIA
Govt shuts down Indian daily

April 16, 2008
MALAYSIA/POLITICS
Abdullah to seek re-election as head of UMNO

April 13, 2008
MALAYSIA/POLITICS
Abdullah considers stepping down

April 12, 2008
THAILAND/POLITICS
Two coalition parties charged with electoral fraud

April 11, 2008
INDONESIA/CORRUPTION
Central bank chief arrested in graft case

April 7, 2008
INDONESIA/POLITICS
Elections set for April 2009

MALAYSIA/POLITICS
Embattled Abdullah hits back at former mentor

April 3, 2008
MYANMAR/POLITICS
Say ‘No’ to junta’s charter - NLD

March 29, 2008
MALAYSIA/POLITICS
Abdullah sees challenge at ruling party in Dec

March 28, 2008
INDONESIA/POLITICS
Suharto acquitted, charity found guilty

MYANMAR/ARMED FORCES DAY
Junta chief ‘hand over’ power in 2010

March 24, 2008
MALAYSIA/POLITICS
Govt considers law to stop defection among lawmakers

March 23, 2008
THAILAND/POLITICS
Prospects of dissolution rocks ruling coalition

March 22, 2008
INDONESIA/POLITICS
House debate on presidential election

MALAYSIA/POLITICS
Opposition parties: Merger remains an option

March 21, 2008
THAILAND/POLITICS
Supreme Court to hear vote fraud case

March 19, 2008
MALAYSIA/POLITICS
Abdullah unveils a leaner Cabinet

March 18, 2008
CHINA/POLITICS/TIBET UNREST
Unrest in Lhasa prompts scrutiny of HR records

March 16, 2008
SINGAPORE/POLITICS/PROTESTS
Police arrest activists protesting rising inflation 

March 15, 2008
MALAYSIA/POLITICS
Mahathir’s son asks Abdullah to step down

CAMBODIA/GENOCIDE TRIBUNAL
Trials threatened by funding crisis

March 14, 2008
MALAYSIA/POLITICS
New Cabinet expected on Monday

March 13, 2008
THAILAND/POLITICS
Anti-Thaksin group to resume protests

March 12, 2008
MALAYSIA/POLITICS
Opposition to unravel pro-ethnic policy

PHILIPPINES/POLITICS
Arroyo vows to pass anti-graft law

March 11, 2008
MYANMAR/UN ENGAGEMENT
UN envoy ends 5-day mission

MALAYSIA/ELECTION 2008
Abdullah sworn in for new 5-year term

March 10, 2008
MALAYSIA/ELECTIONS 2008
Abdullah faces growing pressure to quit

March 9, 2008
MALAYSIA/ELECTION 2008
BN loses two-thirds majority

March 8, 2008
MALAYSIA/GENERAL ELECTIONS
Barisan Nasional faces stronger opposition

March 7, 2008
MYANMAR-INDONESIA TIES/POLITICS
Indonesia’s lawmakers block nomination of envoy

March 6, 2008
UN-MYANMAR/POLITICS
Envoy makes third attempt for reforms

March 5, 2008
PHILIPPINES/POLITICS
Arroyo’s husband brushes aside accusations

March 3, 2008
THAILAND/POLITICS
Social activist wins Bangkok senatorial election

March 1, 2008
PHILIPPINES/POLITICS
Bigger protest may force Arroyo to rethink

March 1, 2008
INDONESIA/MYANMAR REFORMS
Meeting of 14 nations to help UN envoy’s effort