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Amy Sood
Reporter, Asia Desk
Amy joined the SCMP in 2022, having previously worked at Agence France-Presse and contributing to CNN and NBC News. Originally from India, Amy grew up in Indonesia and spent a few years studying in New Zealand. She holds a master's degree in journalism from the University of Hong Kong.
Critics say the Indonesian president’s proposal to have local legislatures appoint regional leaders echoes Indonesia’s authoritarian past.
Speculation is mounting whether the former Indonesian president might form a new political party to expand his clout.
Her husband, President Yoon Suk-yeol, has been accused of using martial law to protect her from investigations, further fuelling public discontent.
Minister’s visit comes at a time of faltering defence ties with Russia as India shifts arms trade policy over regional security concerns, analysts say.
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As Thailand’s youth advocate for similar bans on under-16s, Malaysia and Singapore ramp up their own efforts to combat online dangers.
The growing number of couples choosing to remain childless reflects a broader shift in Indonesia and across Asia.
While Oli secured a framework agreement and cash help, his coalition government grapples with debt fears and balancing ties with both China and India.
Indonesia will require ‘significant policy reforms’ to achieve Prabowo’s net-zero emissions goal by 2050, analysts say.
With rising costs and changing priorities, more Indonesians are choosing to live childfree – raising some demographic concerns.
Opposition-backed candidate Pramono Anung is leading in the election for the Jakarta gubernatorial seat based on quick-count results.
Industry minister says proposal did not meet ‘principles of fairness’, in contrast to other bigger investments in neighbouring countries.
Rohingya girls as young as 12 are being forced into marriage in Malaysia, escaping dire conditions in Bangladesh refugee camp.
The Malaysian budget airline’s CEO talks fleet expansion, the rebound in travel demand and his retirement plans in a wide-ranging interview.
Prabowo visited both the US and China on his first trip abroad as president, as analysts note a more ‘personal approach’ to foreign policy.
The Malaysian transport minister says the transport of goods via high-speed trains to China will help bolster regional supply chains.
Some social media users have urged the vice-president to use existing tools or institutions to better address issues across Indonesia.
Experts say Trump’s administration could reintroduce tougher immigration policies and pull back on the H-1B visa for skilled professionals.
The Indonesian leader shared a video of the conversation, where he received warm compliments from the incoming US president.
Indonesian experts agree that the deal will legitimise China’s ten-dash line and create a border dispute for Indonesia where there is none.
Across Southeast Asia, rising costs and funding struggles are threatening the very foundations of public health systems.
Indonesia’s new president is wasting no time pursuing a more active foreign policy to position his country as a leader of the Global South.
Former trade chief Thomas Lembong’s arrest over a sugar import graft case marks a tougher anti-corruption stance under Prabowo, analysts note.
The likes of Vietnam and Malaysia have raced ahead of Indonesia to benefit from these firms’ ‘China plus one’ strategy, analysts say.
Members of the persecuted Muslim minority struggling to access education and jobs find solace in volunteering and supporting their community.
Calls to criminalise marital rape in India have sparked fierce debate over consent in the world’s largest democracy.
The mixed views reflect China’s rising economic clout, maritime security concerns and Indonesia’s non-aligned foreign policy.
President Prabowo Subianto says his cabinet of 48 ministries, which has 109 members, is representative of people across Indonesia.
The former defence minister succeeds rival-turned-ally Joko Widodo, whose eldest son was sworn in as Prabowo’s vice president.
