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Malaysian Opposition party leaders (L-R), Lim Kit Siang of the Democratic Action Party, Anwar Ibrahim of the People's Justice Party, and Abdul Hadi Awang of the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party, attend a press conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on April. 1, 2008. Malaysia’s three ideologically diverse opposition parties forged a formal coalition Tuesday named the People’s Alliance to boost their challenge to the National Front. (AP Photo)
Singapore: Malaysia
Dr M: I will shut up if leadership stops doing wrong things
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia's former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has said he would stop criticising the leadership of the ruling party "if they stop doing what is wrong which caused the bad election results", The Star reported on Monday.
Today, 08 April 2008

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Headlines

Thailand
Ready, set, amend
BangkokPost.com, 02 April 2008

Indonesia
House approves Boediono as central bank governor
Tempo Interactive, 08 April 2008

Thailand
Cabinet passes new multi-point growth plan
Bangkok Post, 09 April 2008
Govt agrees to rice quota
Low-priced 5kg packs to ease family burden
Bangkok Post, 02 April 2008

Malaysia
Construction poser
The results of the recent general election has dramatically altered the construction landscape in the country, culminating in a re-rating of the sector. Who will gain and who will lose out?
Malaysian Business, 01 April 2008
From loggers to planters
Malaysian timber players have been increasingly making their presence felt in the oil palm business due to runaway palm oil prices of late. Is the timber sector in for a re-rating then?
Malaysian Business, 16 March 2008
A slow drive
The local automotive industry, while displaying improved performances lately, is slated for modest growth this year due to certain factors.
Malaysian Business, 16 March 2008

Philippines
Senate warns Supreme Court on ‘autocracy’ in gov’t
Its authority under attack, the Senate took to task the Supreme Court for its supposed faulty ruling on the executive privilege case filed by former socioeconomic planning secretary Romulo Neri.
Newsbreak, 09 April 2008
SC justices had pre-determined votes on Neri case
Newsbreak, 02 April 2008
Human rights groups revive calls to probe Palparan
Newsbreak, 02 April 2008

Singapore
As rice stocks swell, concerns grow over space and consumer reaction
Today, 09 April 2008
Food price hikes: No simple solutions
Today, 02 April 2008
'Shame human traffickers'
S'pore's long-arm action earns praise from US official
Today, 02 April 2008

Indonesia
‘Musical’ chairs
Removed from his position as PKB Chairman, Muhaimin Iskandar is fighting back. But “unable” to challenge Gus Dur directly, he has resorted to attacking people around Abdurrahman.
Tempo, No. 32/VIII/08-14 April 2008
Everything can be arranged
In the airline business in Indonesia, two old rented planes are enough to start an airline.
Tempo, No. 31/VIII/1-7 April 2008
A new foreign body
The Palace has created a new position, the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs. Is there a lack of harmony between President Yudhoyono and Foreign Affairs Minster Hassan Wirajuda?
Tempo, No. 31/VIII/1-7 April 2008

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  Media Matters
  Pakistan: Pemra asked to probe TV channel blackout
 
Dawn, 07 April 2008
 
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  Quotables
  "This constitutes an infringement against [the sovereignty of] Japan and that is truly deplorable.
  The Asahi Shimbun, 25 October 2007
  Buzz
  More devices banned on flights
  The Asahi Shimbun, 02 October 2007
  Cartoons
  A risky stance
  Pictures
  Seeing red
Features
ARTS
Art buyers set records for Chinese paintings
Shanghai Daily News, 10 April 2008

‘INTERVIEW’
‘Quality control falls short of standards’
Tempo, No. 31/VIII/01-07 April 2008

‘LEGAL WATCH’
'Be there for the common man'
Today, 03 April 2008

 
‘BOOK REVIEW’
Laity of the land
The Irrawaddy, April 2008

‘LIFE’
Ministry bans operations to remove testes
Bangkok Post, 02 April 2008

‘ENVIRONMENT’
A natural disaster in the making
The Irrawaddy, April 2008

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  The Leaders
  Dr. Shireen Mazari of Pakistan
"If you destabilize this whole region, you're only giving space to the more extremist elements in Muslim societies…It is important to ensure that extremists are denied political space in one's environment. "
  Fidel Valdez Ramos
President of the Philippines (1992-1998)
  President Xanana Gusmao
“The challenge before us is to start everything from zero”
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  Regional News & Special Reports
  Religion in Central Asia: Hijab politics
Eurasianet, 01 October 2007
Corruption getting worse in Central Asia - Report
Eurasianet, 01 October 2007
Kapilbastu diary
Nepali Times, Issue #368, 28 September - 04 October 2007
Deal or deadlock?
Nepali Times, Issue #368, 28 September - 04 October 2007
FM signs two MoUs with Indonesia
Daily News, 04 October 2007

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  Columns & Commentaries
 
Nepal: Food insecurity
Cost of food increases hunger in Nepal
Nepali Times, Issue #394 (04-10 April 2008)
Nepal: Food insecurity
Cost of food increases hunger in Nepal
Nepali Times, Issue #394 (04-10 April 2008)
Nepal: What’s left of the right
Nepali Times, Issue #394 (04-10 April 2008)
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  Asian Voices
  North Korean Nuclear Weapons and the Korea Triangle

Perspectives on the Yasukuni Shrine debate

Japan’s economic aid to Pakistan

The Current Dilemma of Sino-Japanese Relations

Whither East Asia?


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  In Focus
  Cambodia: Ignorance and poverty sustain trafficking
Asiaviews, September-October 2007
Manhandling manpower
Asiaviews, September-October 2007
Singapore has a buzzing nightlife … and we are not talking about the Esplanade
Asiaviews, September-October 2007
Via the backdoor
Asiaviews, September-October 2007
Thailand deals with ethnicity
Asiaviews, August-September 2007

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  Regional Diary
 
 


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