Security

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  Ahmadiyah communities targeted in dead-of-night attacks

  2013-05-11

  Mobs even burned a copy of the Qur'an as they raged against the minority sect in Indonesia.

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  Violence, drugs concern Narathiwat village elders

  2013-04-26

  Revered members of the community say parents and guardians have a critical role to play in influencing the younger generation to embrace the cherished ways of life in the Deep South, which are being torn apart by addictions and the raging insurgency.

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  Philippines, rebels inch forward in latest talks

  2013-04-19

  The peace process is further along than it has ever been, even if the latest round of talks in Malaysia fell short of expectations.

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  APEC: Countries must work together to tackle terrorism funding

  2013-04-12

  Stopping the flow of terrorist money across borders is vital to containing violent extremism. APEC members are looking at ways to co-ordinate their efforts.

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  Analyst: Deep South insurgents divided over talks

  2013-04-06

  The launch of negotiations is significant but the fractured nature of the Deep South insurgency poses a challenge, says top political analyst Thitinan Pongsudhirak in an exclusive interview with Khabar Southeast Asia.

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  Gold thieves linked to terrorism, police say

  2013-03-27

  Authorities say the suspects were followers of Abu Umar, a notorious smuggler and Jemaah Islamiyah operative who is currently behind bars.

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  Philippine peace process on track despite Sabah incursion

  2013-03-21

  Malaysia has played a key role as peace broker between the Philippines government and the rebel MILF. Will the siege on Sabah undermine that?

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  Narathiwat village lauded for security efforts

  2013-03-20

  Local residents band together to keep insurgents and drug dealers out of their village.

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  Bali beefs up security for regional summit

  2013-03-19

  Indonesia is putting significant effort into securing APEC 2013, to be hosted in Bali in October.

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  Fed up with attacks, Narathiwat residents rally for peace

  2013-03-15

  People from the insurgency-torn Deep South province are urging those responsible for the violence to lay down their arms.

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  ASEAN counterterrorism deal spurs calls for action

  2013-03-12

  Diplomats are welcoming universal ratification of ASEAN's counterterrorism convention. But one analyst says the pact is long overdue.

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  Internet disputes, historical claims fuel Sabah conflict

  2013-03-09

  Ancient history and the claims of a would-be sultan have led to a conflict that many Sabah residents find bewildering. A Malaysian news site, meanwhile, reports that arguments on the internet may have played a role in inflaming tempers.

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  Malaysia: Borneo intruders must lay down their arms

  2013-03-08

  Kuala Lumpur is taking a firm line against gunmen who arrived from the Philippines in an apparent bid to press a would-be sultan's historical claims.

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  Talks a "first step" in bringing peace to Deep South

  2013-03-02

  Analysts, religious leaders and politicians discuss the significance of this week's accord on launching a dialogue between the Thai authorities and one of the main insurgent groups in the Deep South. Malaysia has offered to mediate the talks.

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  Unwelcome in Poso, militants seek out new haunts

  2013-02-08

  Under pressure from Detachment 88 and lacking local support, militant groups in Central Sulawesi have been moving their operations to another province, police say.

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  Police circulate most-wanted list in Poso

  2013-01-25

  Security forces are seeking help from local residents in tracking down top terror suspects in Central Sulawesi.

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  Maluku residents relieved by terror suspect's recapture

  2013-01-11

  A scare involving an escaped terrorist – who was later recaptured – has spurred locals to request increased vigilance.

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  Indonesia nets alleged HASMI militants

  2012-12-21

  The terror network has deep Islamist roots – and a training camp in East Java, authorities and experts say.

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  In Madiun, no tolerance for violent extremism

  2012-11-29

  Religious and community leaders in Madiun declare their opposition to terrorism and violence following the arrests of two terror suspects in the city.

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  Militant arrests spark concern in Malaysia

  2012-11-06

  Extremist groups see Malaysia as a desirable location for gaining new recruits, counterterrorism experts warn. The government, however, says it is bolstering efforts to track militant activity.

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  Security tightened across Deep South as schools re-open

  2012-11-03

  Despite the threat of militant violence, teachers say the start of the new school term is an occasion for joy.

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  Arrests in Java yield new crop of terror suspects

  2012-11-01

  As new terror plots come to light, religious leaders lament how radicalism is undermining Indonesian pluralism and harmony.

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  Philippines pact lauded as a path to peace

  2012-10-26

  An historic agreement brings hope for a lasting peace in the insurgency-scarred southern Philippines.

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  Indonesia preparing amendment to terrorism laws: Ansyaad Mbai

  2012-10-12

  In the second part of an exclusive interview, Indonesia's counterterrorism chief describes ways about how Indonesian law and prison facilities make his job tougher.

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  Bomb-makers getting more sophisticated: Ansyaad Mbai

  2012-10-11

  The latest terrorism-related arrests net some long-time militants with a grim new group name and deadlier bombs

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  Deep South braces for Friday showdown

  2012-10-05

  Markets in the troubled region are planning to stay open on Friday, defying threats by insurgents.

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  Reduced terrorist threat brings economic dividends to Bali

  2012-09-28

  A string of recent terrorist incidents elsewhere in Indonesia has not impacted the tourist industry in Bali, where the risk is considered low. But Balinese are taking no chances when it comes to security.

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  Indonesia prepares national deradicalisation programme

  2012-09-20

  The Southeast Asian nation mulls a new blueprint for countering violent extremism.

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  Depok bomb blast aborts sinister plans

  2012-09-12

  The men exposed by an accidental bomb blast in Depok, West Java were planning acts of terrorism, police say.

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  New generation of terrorists shadowing Indonesia

  2012-09-08

  The young men who carried out the Idul Fitri attacks in Solo belonged to a new terror network with links to established groups, police say.

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  Attacks show need for education, Solo residents say

  2012-09-07

  More needs to be done to steer young people towards a correct understanding of Islam and away from extremist violence, residents of Solo told Khabar in the wake of recent deadly attacks.

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  Back to school for police in East Java

  2012-09-06

  Police in Jombang receive a spiritual boost in their personal and professional lives from a short Islamic studies course at a local pesantren.

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  Indonesia: Restraint and tolerance urged after Surakarta bombing

  2012-08-24

  Muslim leaders in Madiun are calling on local residents to practice silaturahmi (friendship) as a way of defusing tensions and ensuring security during Idul Fitri.

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  Resilient Hat Yai back on its feet after bombing

  2012-08-09

  Vacant hotel rooms are starting to be filled and sales are picking up again as the resort town overcomes the fear caused by a March terror attack.

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  Muslim leaders: stop the violence marring Islam's holy month

  2012-08-04

  A spate of attacks has raised anxieties as Muslims in the Deep South observe Ramadan.

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  Indonesia steps up campaign against illegal drugs

  2012-07-31

  Police consign illegal drugs to the fire, and a bike race helps promote a healthy lifestyle. It's all part of ramped-up efforts to keep Indonesia's youth on the right track.

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  Indonesian ex-militant seeks to prompt dialogue on extremism

  2012-06-30

  A book launching in Jakarta is the occasion for open discussion among moderates and militants concerning Islamic values and the nature of jihad.

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  Al-Libi's death inflicts 'psychological defeat' on al-Qaeda

  2012-06-08

  Al-Libi's death could hurt al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri's efforts to ensure affiliates follow his guidance.

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  With heightened security, Yala enjoys peaceful fair

  2012-06-07

  After a bomb attack at a similar event in Narathiwat, security personnel were taking no chances.

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  Local solutions sought for ending Deep South insurgency

  2012-05-24

  "We can't wait for outside help. We have to help ourselves first," said one panellist at a landmark public discussion in Yala.

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  OIC: Violence not the answer for Thailand's Deep South

  2012-05-14

  Delegation sees hope in the troubled south, while stressing the need for an end to the bloodshed.

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  In Pattani, a daughter grieves parents slain by suspected insurgents

  2012-05-07

  Spate of killings raises fears, prompts calls for heavier security.

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  Security tight in South as Thailand celebrates Songkran

  2012-04-16

  Security personnel are on the lookout for drunk driving as well as insurgent activity.

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  Asia tsunami risk averted as massive quake jolts Indonesia

  2012-04-11

  Wednesday's jolt provides test of emergency preparedness, but repeat of 2004 catastrophe is avoided as tsunami threat recedes.

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  Yala copes with aftermath of deadly bombing

  2012-04-09

  Recovery efforts are under way as local residents impacted by the terror attacks try to get their lives back on track.

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  Malaysian sea police fight smuggling at sea

  2012-03-28

  "Juruh", or the ability to resist corruption, is key to the agency's long-term mission, a Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency commander told Khabar.

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  Harvest saved after landmine blast in Thai south

  2012-03-26

  Mines planted by suspected insurgents threaten the loss of a corn crop.

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  Former extremists say they misunderstood jihad

  2012-03-23

  An Islamic studies expert details the situations that cause violent extremists to question their assumptions.

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  Indonesia: Terror suspects planned robberies to raise cash

  2012-03-19

  Ahead of the 2002 Bali bombing's 10th anniversary, Indonesian police killed five suspected militants who allegedly planned robberies around the island to fund terrorist acts.

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  Deep South violence dashes hopes for eased martial law

  2012-03-15

  Emergency measures are now in effect for another three months as a result of recent violence in Thailand's volatile south, officials announced.

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  Thailand: Martial law could be eased in parts of Deep South

  2012-03-07

  A reduction in insurgent violence could mean a relaxation of emergency measures, according to the country's deputy prime minister.

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  Volunteer corps offers opportunities for everyday heroes

  2012-02-24

  Malaysia's volunteer programmes are giving regular citizens a chance to help police and improve the country.

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  Malaysia vows to help Thailand resolve violence in south

  2012-02-21

  Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razik rejects insurgents' demands for a separate state and says his country is ready to assist in finding a peaceful solution.

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  Bangkok: Alleged Iranian terrorist blows off own legs

  2012-02-16

  Botched bombings in Thailand appear to point back to Iran, though Tehran denies any role.

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  Government, experts weigh in on southern Thailand insurgency

  2012-01-26

  Amid rising levels of violence, a panel of government officials and experts discuss the state of security in the region.

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  Kalachakra festival unfurls without incident in Buddhism’s birthplace

  2012-01-13

  Heavily armed police pack a festival presided by the Dalai Lama to deter Maoist insurgents in the area.

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  Conference promotes international movement of moderates

  2012-01-11

  The first meeting of a group advocating international understanding hopes to shift the global paradigm towards cooperation.