Southeast Asia & Oceania
The Iran War's Back Door Runs Through Malaysian Waters
For months, tankers anchored off Malaysia's Johor state kept Iranian crude flowing to China despite a US naval blockade. That floating stockpile is nearly gone, and the anchorage has become a test of how far US sanctions reach in Southeast Asia.
Malaysia Hosts Myanmar’s Coup Leader While Deporting Thousands of Migrants
Min Aung Hlaing’s first visit since the coup comes as Malaysia pushes to send back 5,000 Myanmar migrants.
Malaysia and Indonesia Express Strong Support for Palestine
In the midst of the worldwide polarization over the Israel-Palestine conflict, Southeast Asia has not been immune to its impact. Malaysia and Indonesia, two predominantly Muslim nations, have voiced strong support of the Palestinian cause. In contrast, several other countries in the region have maintained relatively vague or pro-Israel stances on the issue.