Malaysian artist Charis Loke hits the ground during the 14th general election to capture the sights of a nation going to the polls.
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Malaysians Prepare to #PulangMengundi
A mid-week vote for Malaysia’s 14th general election prompted an outcry as critics accused the ruling coalition of trying to impact voter turnout. But Malaysians have stepped up to organise a nation-wide “homegoing”, pooling money and resources to get out the vote.
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Sketches of GE14: A Tale of Three Ceramahs
Malaysian artist Charis Loke hits the ground during the 14th general election to capture the sights of a nation going to the polls.
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A Mahathir Effect?
As 9 May approaches, the Barisan Nasional government is faced with the possibility of being uprooted by their own former leader, Mahathir Mohamad. But can Mahathir (and his new image as Malaysia’s grandfatherly champion) actually drive BN out of Putrajaya?
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Methanol Poisoning: A Silent Epidemic
Occasional reports of tourist deaths draw sporadic attention to the dangerous consumption of poisonous bootleg alcohol in Indonesia, but methanol poisoning is a constant, silent killer across the archipelago.
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Red Lines and (Self-)Censorship: Journalism in Southeast Asia
On World Press Freedom Day, New Naratif’s contributors highlight the obstacles they’ve faced working in and reporting on Southeast Asia.
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“I no longer look back”
Often perceived as little more than a seat-warmer for her husband Anwar Ibrahim, the male-dominated Malaysian political scene tends to overlook Wan Azizah Wan Ismail as an accomplished politician in her own right.
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North / South
Growing up in the United States, Will Nguyen’s knowledge of Vietnamese language and history had come from a firmly South Vietnamese perspective. His research has led him to interrogate the north/south divide in his journey to uncover multiple perspectives and truths.
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Lost Homeland: Indonesia’s Exile Story
The experiences of Indonesia’s political exiles is little known, both within and without the country. Now, a veteran journalist has put together a collection of stories based on interviews with some of these exiles and their families.
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Displaced in Karen State
As clashes between the Burmese military and the Karen National Liberation Army escalate, villagers in Karen State are being uprooted just as the planting season begins.