Manila

Manila Cathedral. Copyright Kate Hodal

Bright, giggly, odd, musical and resplendent with moments of sheer hilarity, Manila is a true gem in Southeast Asia. These shots were taken with my Canon.

Obedient Wives Club Claims It Could Stem Prostitution and Adultery in Southeast Asia

Malaysian Muslim Ishak Md Nor and his two wives, Aishah Abdul Ghafar, left, and Afiratul Abidah Mohd Hanan, who are members of the Obedient Wives Club. Photograph: AP

A women’s group that aims to teach Muslim wives how to “keep their spouses happy in the bedroom” is taking root in south-east Asia, prompting outrage from Muslims and non-Muslims alike. The Obedient Wives Club (OWC), which has chapters in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore and intends to open in London and Paris later this year, says it … Read more

Malaysia Braces for Arab Spring-style Pro-Democracy Protests

Malaysian police line up in front of water cannon trucks near Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur on Friday. Photograph: Vincent Thian/AP

Malaysia is bracing for an Arab spring-style stand-off on Saturday, when activists angry at “dirty politics” are expected to rally in Kuala Lumpur despite draconian government efforts to nip the movement in the bud. Tensions have mounted in this normally staid state, often called “Moderate Malaysia”, after a group of 62 non-governmental organisations known locally … Read more

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