culture (general)

Some see the fight over TikTok as a fight for data sovereignty, while others see any ban as a threat to information democracy.

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Monarchies were once the most common forms of government. 360info looks at the role they play in our modern democratic societies.

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Republicanism was seen as a move against Queen Elizabeth II during her reign. Now the Commonwealth is at a crossroads.

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The success of Yogyakarta’s bid to be recognised as a UNESCO Historical City Centre would benefit Indonesia’s last remaining sultanate.

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Despite limited powers, constitutional monarchies can directly influence democratic nations, and Japan is no exception.

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There are still many loopholes in Malaysia’s legal system that allow underage girls to be married.

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In Malaysia, the Indigenous concept of badi is not superstition or taboo, it’s about respecting the land, environment and wildlife to avoid negative impacts.

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Laws on genital mutilation, gender affirmation and cosmetic genital surgery are at odds, even though they have many similarities.

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Converting classrooms into an all English-speaking environment takes away children’s opportunities to develop crucial skills in their home languages.

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As a common language, English connects many people. But biases against accents persist with dire effects.

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Indonesia is rich in marine resources, but aggressive overfishing could unravel it all. Could the solution lie in the ancient tradition of Sasi Laut?

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