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‘Same old’ in Sarawak campaign

Campaign in critical state election confusing and uninspiring, writes Bridget Welsh.

Hunting and killing ninjas in Indonesia

A troubling tale of sorcerer killings and ninja fear in East Java.

Cementing dissent in Indonesia

Courageous peasant women concrete feet to keep struggle alive, writes Iqra Anugrah.

Massacre, memory and the wounds of 1965

Truth still elusive after symposium on Indonesia's mass killings, writes Ariel Heryanto.

The neo-authoritarian threat in the Philippines

Why presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte is a danger to democracy.

Thailand’s containment constitution

New charter attempts to cure two 'illnesses' plaguing Thai democracy.

The rise of Indonesian digital art

Contemporary art is breaking new boundaries and tackling important issues.

Counting the cost of 1MDB

Podcasts from a panel discussion on Malaysia's political polarisation.

Myanmar past and present: two views

Andrew Selth looks at the hardships the country still faces today.

New year, new politics?

Myanmar must move beyond highly personalised political drama, writes Nicholas Farrelly.

A look at Laos’ future leaders

Who's who in the communist state's new leadership team.

Orangutans and ‘non-human’ rights

Should we recognise humanity in another species?