MALAYSIA

Ostracise War Architects - Dr Mahathir

Kuala Lumpur - Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad urged the international community to ostracise those....

SINGAPORE

Mindful of Jakarta bombings, Singapore prepares for Obama
Singapore - As Singapore prepares to host the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit next....

SOUTH CRISIS

More discussion on south with Malaysian leader: Abhisit
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Tuesday cautiously acknowledged the suggestion by his Malaysian....

UN official: Tribunal needed for Timor crimes
Dili - The international community should consider setting up a tribunal for serious crimes in East Timor if....

Indonesia ill-prepared for disaster: experts
JARTA (IRIN) - Indonesia remains ill-prepared to deal with major disasters, despite having experienced one....

Multi-purpose cyclone shelters needed - UN specialist
RANGOON - A UN specialist has called for the building of cyclone shelters in southern Burma ahead of the next....
Muslim rebels agree to end use of child soldiers
MANILA - Muslim separatist Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) rebels have agreed to end the recruitment and....
Women suffer most in S. Philippines conflict
Datu Piang, PHILIPPINES - Women on the southern island of Mindanao are bearing the brunt of the separatist....
Cyclone-hit monasteries in need
Irrawaddy Delta - Scores of monasteries in cyclone-affected Burma are in urgent need of repair almost seven....

Bangkok's best bars and pubs
Our nightlife reporter bids weekend a fond farewell with a recap of her seven favourite watering holes
Get it while it's tasty
Thai and international favourites, plus a few exotic items, are prepared in an open-kitchen
Babymime in full view
The acclaimed Thai pantomime troupe collaborates with top director nikorn saetang for their first solo show
Shopping by the sea
Along with the beach, there is an extensive selection of items worth browsing for in local markets