Southeast Asia
Uncover impactful stories of culture and lifestyle from across Southeast Asian by people who grew up and live in the region.
In Sarawak, a Hidden Japanese Shrine Offers an Alternative Pre-WWII History
Deep in the jungles of Sarawak, the Yorioka Shrine stands as testament to the once cordial relationship Malaysians have with the Japanese. Then, World War II happened. Now, a group of Japanese Sarawakians are determined to not let this chapter of history be forgotten.
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Bangkok’s Most Macho Governor Candidate Learns What LGBTQIA+ Means
Rarely do we see politicians and public servants talk to the LGBTQ+ population in Thailand or Asia for that matter. The RICE team convinced the incumbent Governor of Bangkok, Associate Professor Chatchachat Sittiphan, to take a night stroll on Khaosan Street at night with a Drag Queen party in t
Recent Articles
Here are some stories from the past few weeks that’ve made it to your dinner table discussions.
Malaysia Has A Serious Baby Dumping Problem
In Malaysia, mothers have little choice but to leave their newborns in public toilets or motorcycle baskets.
Many factors contribute to this problem, chief of which is a stigmatization of abortion and a limit on its access. Still, that only skims the surface of this dire problem.
Drug Dens and Killer Litter: Finding Hope Inside Malaysia’s HDB-style PPR Public Housing
Malaysia’s Program Perumahan Rakyat (PPR) is a low cost housing project that, like Singapore’s HDB flats, promises every citizen a roof over their heads.
The reality, according to long-time residents, is anything but.
