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Brunei’s first-ever commercial feature film
In one of many firsts, the film-crazy nation of Brunei will feature in a full-length movie.
Malaysians ‘in the mood’ for political change
Anwar Ibrahim is fighting his last fight: to be Malaysia’s next prime minister, a battle for which he has been preparing for a very long time.
Plans set for Aung San Suu Kyi’s first trip in 24 years
Burma’s newly elected MP Aung San Suu Kyi has accepted invitations to visit Norway and the UK — her first overseas trips in 24 years.
Thais lead Twitter assault
Thailand has become the first government to publicly endorse Twitter’s controversial decision to censor messages in certain countries.
Thai minister’s friendship with Mugabe ‘strictly social’
Questions have been raised over Thai prime minister’s appointment of Nalinee Taveesin to Cabinet, who counts Zimbabwe’s president as a friend.
‘Third sex’ get chance to fly Thai high
Thai airline becomes the first in the country to employ transgender people.