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Indonesia’s TNI military gave up a role in politics and never tried to get it back. Myanmar’s Tatmadaw take note: TNI is now Indonesia’s most trusted institution.
Indonesia’s TNI military gave up a role in politics and never tried to get it back. Myanmar’s Tatmadaw take note: TNI is now Indonesia’s most trusted institution.
The woman’s death came a day before Malaysia, in defiance of a court order, deported more than 1,000 people to Myanmar.
The woman’s death came a day before Malaysia, in defiance of a court order, deported more than 1,000 people to Myanmar.
‘There’s no more visiting my aunties and all that, I’ve told them not to expect a visit.’
‘There’s no more visiting my aunties and all that, I’ve told them not to expect a visit.’
Experts are warning of a vicious circle of ‘reciprocal radicalisation’, in which Islamist and far-right groups launch tit-for-tat revenge attacks.
Experts are warning of a vicious circle of ‘reciprocal radicalisation’, in which Islamist and far-right groups launch tit-for-tat revenge attacks.
Decision to cancel one-day Thaipusam holiday in Kedah state over coronavirus concerns comes in for heavy criticism by opposition MPs and former PM Najib Razak.
Decision to cancel one-day Thaipusam holiday in Kedah state over coronavirus concerns comes in for heavy criticism by opposition MPs and former PM Najib Razak.
Fake news, fear and conspiracy theories about Covid-19 shots are gathering momentum as India and Indonesia embark on mass vaccination drives. In Malaysia, experts are urging the government to gear up to counter misinformation.
Fake news, fear and conspiracy theories about Covid-19 shots are gathering momentum as India and Indonesia embark on mass vaccination drives. In Malaysia, experts are urging the government to gear up to counter misinformation.
Dormant militant groups can splinter with extremists finding new allies, the Institute of Policy Analysis of Conflict warned, urging the Indonesian government to prevent recruitment and regeneration of terror networks.
Dormant militant groups can splinter with extremists finding new allies, the Institute of Policy Analysis of Conflict warned, urging the Indonesian government to prevent recruitment and regeneration of terror networks.
#SiBodohKauDengarSini was triggered by difficulties ordering food, but is now being used to articulate anger over the Muhyiddin administration’s handling of the pandemic.
#SiBodohKauDengarSini was triggered by difficulties ordering food, but is now being used to articulate anger over the Muhyiddin administration’s handling of the pandemic.
Normah Ishak says just seven terror suspects were arrested last year, down from 72 in 2019, after movement restrictions to curb Covid-19 ‘flattened the curve of terrorism’.
Normah Ishak says just seven terror suspects were arrested last year, down from 72 in 2019, after movement restrictions to curb Covid-19 ‘flattened the curve of terrorism’.
Civilian patrol vessels have been outfitted with machine guns in move seen as delicate balancing act in relations with Beijing.
Civilian patrol vessels have been outfitted with machine guns in move seen as delicate balancing act in relations with Beijing.
Abu Bakar Bashir, who co-founded Jemaah Islamiah, pledged allegiance to Islamic State in 2014. His release from jail this week has sparked fears that he will be sought out by militant groups in Indonesia.
Abu Bakar Bashir, who co-founded Jemaah Islamiah, pledged allegiance to Islamic State in 2014. His release from jail this week has sparked fears that he will be sought out by militant groups in Indonesia.
A more moderate leadership of the top Islamic clerical body has taken charge, fuelling optimism that it can reverse a conservative tide in the country.
A more moderate leadership of the top Islamic clerical body has taken charge, fuelling optimism that it can reverse a conservative tide in the country.
The arrests have revealed the extent of its military commander’s involvement in terror attacks and sectarian violence in Indonesia, police say.
The arrests have revealed the extent of its military commander’s involvement in terror attacks and sectarian violence in Indonesia, police say.
The demonstration involved 800 workers looking for a pay rise from PT Virtue Dragon Nickel Industry, which says its acitivities have been ‘paralysed’.
The demonstration involved 800 workers looking for a pay rise from PT Virtue Dragon Nickel Industry, which says its acitivities have been ‘paralysed’.
Jemaah Islamiah said to be in ‘damage control’ after detention of Ustad Arif but is expected to be operating normally in six months to a year.
Jemaah Islamiah said to be in ‘damage control’ after detention of Ustad Arif but is expected to be operating normally in six months to a year.
The leader of Islamic militant group Jemaah Islamiah, Ustad Arif, is in police custody along with the group’s top bomb-maker, Upik Lawanga.
The leader of Islamic militant group Jemaah Islamiah, Ustad Arif, is in police custody along with the group’s top bomb-maker, Upik Lawanga.
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation, which led the bid for RISE, says hosting conference will help show off country’s digital bona fides.
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation, which led the bid for RISE, says hosting conference will help show off country’s digital bona fides.
Analysts said the visit by acting US Defence Secretary Christopher Miller was an attempt to garner support for Washington’s China-containment strategy, and tie the hands of the incoming Biden administration.
Analysts said the visit by acting US Defence Secretary Christopher Miller was an attempt to garner support for Washington’s China-containment strategy, and tie the hands of the incoming Biden administration.
Six suspected supporters of Habib Rizieq Shihab were killed in a shoot-out with police and pistols, a samurai sword and sickles were seized from the scene.
Six suspected supporters of Habib Rizieq Shihab were killed in a shoot-out with police and pistols, a samurai sword and sickles were seized from the scene.
The MIT group killed four villagers in Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi province, including a man whose decapitation was witnessed by his wife.
The MIT group killed four villagers in Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi province, including a man whose decapitation was witnessed by his wife.
The ETIM was delisted as a terror group by the US, but its successor – the Turkistan Islamic Party – has links to al-Qaeda, and a stable of Uygur fighters in Syria.
The ETIM was delisted as a terror group by the US, but its successor – the Turkistan Islamic Party – has links to al-Qaeda, and a stable of Uygur fighters in Syria.
Human Resources Minister M. Saravanan assails ‘terrible’ living conditions of workers and vows stern action, while the company has dismissed the possibility its gloves could be contaminated.
Human Resources Minister M. Saravanan assails ‘terrible’ living conditions of workers and vows stern action, while the company has dismissed the possibility its gloves could be contaminated.
Islamic Defenders Front head comes in for harsh criticism by popular soap opera star over his mass rallies, which flout Covid-19 rules.
Islamic Defenders Front head comes in for harsh criticism by popular soap opera star over his mass rallies, which flout Covid-19 rules.
Malaysia’s position could result in some Uygurs in Southeast Asia seeking refuge in the Muslim-majority country.
Malaysia’s position could result in some Uygurs in Southeast Asia seeking refuge in the Muslim-majority country.
Islamic Defenders Front leader Habib Rizieq Shihab was greeted by thousands of followers upon his arrival, one of whom reportedly fainted and died.
Islamic Defenders Front leader Habib Rizieq Shihab was greeted by thousands of followers upon his arrival, one of whom reportedly fainted and died.
‘Lone wolf’ terrorists are likely to strike in next few months, analysts warn, as a former al-Qaeda member says Macron’s words may awaken ‘sleeper cells’.
‘Lone wolf’ terrorists are likely to strike in next few months, analysts warn, as a former al-Qaeda member says Macron’s words may awaken ‘sleeper cells’.
Declaring victory in a presidential election before all the votes are counted? That’s a move straight out of Prabowo Subianto’s playbook, said Indonesians on Twitter.
Declaring victory in a presidential election before all the votes are counted? That’s a move straight out of Prabowo Subianto’s playbook, said Indonesians on Twitter.
Terror attacks continue to haunt Europe although authorities in Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur say they have not uncovered any plots
Terror attacks continue to haunt Europe although authorities in Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur say they have not uncovered any plots
The action came before US secretary of state urged Muslim youth group not to ‘look away’ from the suffering of Muslim Uygurs in Xinjiang.
The action came before US secretary of state urged Muslim youth group not to ‘look away’ from the suffering of Muslim Uygurs in Xinjiang.
The head of Nahdlatul Ulama said ‘responding to the insult to the Prophet by killing the perpetrator is a savage act that has the potential to trigger widespread instability’.
The head of Nahdlatul Ulama said ‘responding to the insult to the Prophet by killing the perpetrator is a savage act that has the potential to trigger widespread instability’.