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INSIGHT: Armed Forces Law Revision in Indonesia Sparks Renewed Protests

Indonesia faces its second wave of "#IndonesiaGelap" protests as military law amendments expand military presence in civilian institutions, raising concerns about democratic backsliding under President Prabowo's administration.

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INSIGHT: Arrest of Istanbul Mayor Sparks Largest Anti-Government Protests in Turkey Since 2013

THE MERIDIAN: Malaysia at the Crossroads of U.S.-China Tech Rivalry

Malaysia faces dual pressures: U.S. demands over Nvidia chip controls and MAHB cyberattack, while Trump administration struggles with fallout from Signal breach. Regional tensions heighten as Chinese hackers target Asian telecoms.

THE MERIDIAN: Trump's Return to the White House and What to Expect

Trump's projected return sparks Chinese business exodus to Southeast Asia, while Washington's silence over attacks on Malaysian peacekeepers signals deeper shifts. Both trends push Malaysia and its neighbours to recalibrate relations as American reliability wanes.

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