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July 3rd, 2008

Southeast Asia: Alternative sources of energy

Mong Palatino · 04:58

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Due to skyrocketing oil prices, many Southeast Asian countries are intensifying efforts to tap alternative sources of energy. Lifestyles are changing since people are now more aware about the oil price crisis. 5 comments · »»

June 14th, 2008

Malaysia: Escalating fuel protests

Mong Palatino · 07:41

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Fuel protests are escalating in Malaysia today. A few days ago, the opposition managed to gather thousands of people in the streets as protest to the Malaysian government's move to reduce fuel subsidies and raise fuel prices. 3 comments · »»

June 3rd, 2008

Southeast Asia: Series of unfortunate disasters

Mong Palatino · 15:33

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In the past month, natural disasters hit the Southeast Asian region claiming hundreds of thousands of lives and destroying billions of properties. Bloggers discuss the destructive cyclone in Myanmar, the China earthquake which was felt in Hanoi and Bangkok, two earthquakes in the Sumatra island and the strong typhoon in north Philippines. 1 comment · »»

May 21st, 2008

Southeast Asia: Coping with the rice and food crisis

Mong Palatino · 10:55

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Food prices continue to rise in the world market. Southeast Asian governments are now re-examining their food and agricultural policies in order to prevent consumer panic and social unrest. Bloggers are discussing the food crisis and its impact in the region. 1 comment · »»

May 8th, 2008

Malaysia: Vigil for jailed blogger Raja Petra this evening

John Kennedy · 04:13

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Take note of what's been happening in Malaysia these past few days since popular blogger and political commentator Raja Petra Kamarudin, 58, was imprisoned on Tuesday after a trial which saw him charged with sedition for having written a blog post. 8 comments · »»

April 28th, 2008

Southeast Asia: Rice and food price crisis

Mong Palatino · 16:14

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The Southeast Asian region, home to several emerging and developing economies, is also struggling to cope with the global food price crisis. Bloggers discuss the impact of the crisis in the region. 4 comments · »»

April 21st, 2008

Olympic torch relay in Southeast Asia

Mong Palatino · 17:16

The Olympic Torch has landed in the Southeast Asian region. Bloggers describe how ordinary people, protesters, police forces, sports enthusiasts and politicians are reacting to the arrival of the Olympic Torch in the region. 15 comments · »»

April 12th, 2008

Southeast Asia: Rising price of rice

Mong Palatino · 05:04

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Rice is the staple food in Southeast Asia and in many parts of the world. Many people in Southeast Asia are worried over reports that rice is getting more expensive and supplies are dwindling. Bloggers discuss the impact of the rice crisis in the region. 6 comments · »»

Links about Malaysia

July 7th, 2008

Bisean lists the largest oceanariums in Southeast Asia.

July 6th, 2008

The Tempinis diaries thinks Malaysia should seriously consider setting up an academic advisory panel for higher education.

Sex charges, disappearing witnesses, murder, fuel protests. Indeed, political drama is unfolding in Malaysia. Mr. Definite observes local politics gets interesting.

July 2nd, 2008

June 30th, 2008

Masnoorwak urges Malaysia opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim to stop hiding in the Turkish Embassy and answer the charge that he was involved in a sodomy case.

June 22nd, 2008

A Malaysian political party will file a motion of no-confidence against the Prime Minister on Monday. A blogger thinks the power struggle is also a battle for a prime real estate in Malaysia.

Is Big Foot in Sarawak? A pair of giant footprints in a village in Sarawak was discovered by residents and is gaining some attention.

June 16th, 2008

Tunku believes that Malaysia's next leader should not be a “handpicked successor.” The position should be contested in the polls.