Southeast Asia Dispatches is a monthly podcast bringing you reports, interviews, and commentary medi
On this episode of Southeast Asia Dispatches, Deborah Augustin speaks to Febriana Firdaus, an indepe
Refugee children in Malaysia are denied access to the formal education system. This leaves informal
Art and music have always been a part of social change and activism. They have the power to interven
2020 was a bumpy ride, but we’re already excited for what 2021 has in store for us, starting with a
From internal changes to being called in for questioning, this year has been action-packed from star
Like most Southeast Asian countries, Malaysia has extremely strict anti-drug laws that are often pun
The Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve in Malaysia is an area that has an important role to play in c
In recent weeks, the Caliphate podcast produced by the New York Times has attracted controversy afte
Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets across Indonesia in recent weeks as tensions have
Last week, a senior Malaysian politician claimed to have the majority of support amongst Members of
In Indonesia, unclear work contracts, unlimited workloads and poor working conditions are just a few
The past few months have shown us that not even a pandemic can slow down advocacy or activism. Globa
Amid an ongoing state of emergency to contain COVID-19, young people around Thailand have taken to t
After winning the general elections in 2015, the National League for Democracy (NLD) became the firs
In July 2019, the Malaysian Parliament passed a Constitutional Amendment to lower the voting age fro
During these uncertain and tumultuous times, activists have gone above and beyond to help the most v
On this week’s episode of Southeast Asia Dispatches, Adam Bemma speaks to Myanmar’s trailblazing pod
In Southeast Asia, poverty is often associated with rural communities. As a result, conversations ar
In the age of COVID-19, family dynamics have understandably shifted. As a result, we’ve seen more pa
During the COVID-19 pandemic, society’s most vulnerable are at risk in several ways. Refugees and mi
