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Photo of the Day: No Parking in Malaysia

A cardboard collector in the back streets of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on May 15, 2012. (Photosightfaces/Flickr)
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A cardboard collector in the back streets of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on May 15, 2012. (Photosightfaces/Flickr)

August 23rd by Tahiat Mahboob | Comments

Slideshow: What's On the Ramadan Iftar Menu in Asia?

Kueh lapis is a layered glutinous steamed cake that is abundant all over Singapore. (multheme/Flickr)
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During the Islamic month of Ramadan, Muslims break the fast with iftar, an evening meal taken after sunset. We take a look at some of the dishes typically served in different parts of Asia.

August 16th by Aarti Chawla | Comments

Multimedia: 10 Asian Sports That Would Spice Up the Olympics

Lifestyle

Gymnastics, archery, swimming and volleyball are all well and good. But these Asian sports would definitely give the world something to talk about.

July 27th by Asia Society | Comments

As Hong Kong's 'Occupy' Awaits Court Verdict, a Look at Its Asian Counterparts

Protesters receiving free massages at the site of Occupy Central, Hong Kong, photographed on October 23, 2011. (dawvon/Flickr)
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The fate of Hong Kong's "Occupy Central" hangs in the balance as HSBC applies to the city's high court for the right to evict it. How are Asia's other Occupy movements faring?

June 26th by Shuan Sim | Comments

Photo of the Day: An Infinite Stretch of Blue in Malaysia

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Clear skies and quiet waters in Terengganu, Malaysia on May 29, 2012.  (Original Shamsul Hidayat Omar/Flickr)

June 13th by Tahiat Mahboob | Comments

Photo of the Day: Purple Pedestrian in Malaysia

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A purple crab crosses the road in Tioman Island, Malaysia on April 13, 2012. (ejbaurdo /Flickr)

April 23rd by Nadia Rasul | Comments

Photo of the Day: Sunset in Pulau Labuan, Malaysia

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Sunset in Pulau Labuan, Malaysia on March 22, 2012. (Romel Jacinto /Flickr)

April 10th by Stella Guan | Comments

Interview: James Whitlow Delano on Palm Oil and Deforestation in Malaysia [Photos]

Several generations of a Batek Negrito family shelter from the rain on a logging road, which divides oil palm plantations from the Taman Negara National Park. (James Whitlow Delano)
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Photographer James Whitlow Delano has been documenting the destruction of the most diverse ecosystem on the planet for the past 17 years. He spoke to Asia Blog about the human cost of palm oil in Malaysian Borneo.

January 31st by Shreeya Sinha | Comments

Photo of the Day: Twilight in Titiwangsa

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The sun sets over Titiwangsa, located in the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on January 24, 2012. (Syibli /Flickr)

January 25th by Shreeya Sinha | Comments

Climate Change, Maids and Refugees: Asian Migration in 2011

Migrant construction workers outside of Bangkok, Thailand. (Flickr/Ronn aka
Policy

In the Asia-Pacific region, large-scale migration continues to be an upwardly trending phenomenon and, sadly, migrant vulnerability and exploitation is glaringly apparent, writes Andrew Billo.

December 30th by Andrew Billo | Comments

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