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When students force power to listen: Lessons from Timor-Leste for Southeast Asia —Khoo Ying Hooi
SEPT 27 — In mid-September 2025, Dili’s streets became the stage for one of Timor-Leste’s most significant protests since independence. Over a thousand students gathered to denounce two controversial parliamentary moves: the acquisition of...
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Timor-Leste’s Protests Fit Into a Regional Trend
Welcome to Foreign Policy’s second-ever Southeast Asia Brief. Based out of Jakarta, I’ve been closely watching this region for years—fascinated by the pivotal role it has in geopolitics and the global economy as well as its complex local dynamics....
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Governor denies Bali has received Timor-Leste flood relief funds
Denpasar (ANTARA) - Bali Governor Wayan Koster clarified on Monday that the provincial government has not received the US$2 million in relief funds that Timor-Leste reportedly plans to donate for post-flood rehabilitation. "No, I have not received...
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East Timor is slated to become the 11th member of the ASEAN regional bloc in October, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said during a visit to the Southeast Asian nation
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ASEAN Economic Ministers Affirm Support For Timor-Leste Full Membership
By Karina Imran, Ahmad Erwan Othman and Maizatul Jamny Muhammad Rosli KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- ASEAN economic ministers have collectively reaffirmed their support for Timor-Leste’s full membership in the regional bloc, paving the way for...
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Business : ASEAN Economic Ministers Affirm Support For Timor-Leste Full Membership
By Karina Imran, Ahmad Erwan Othman and Maizatul Jamny Muhammad Rosli KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- ASEAN economic ministers have collectively reaffirmed their support for Timor-Leste’s full membership in the regional bloc, paving the way for...
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Student protests win: East Timor axes lifetime pensions, cancels SUV plan for officials
DILI, Sept 26 — East Timor voted on Friday to scrap the lifetime pension law for MPs and public officials, following student-led demonstrations against lavish perks in one of South-east Asia’s poorest countries. Former MPs and some public...
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CARAT Timor-Leste 2025 Concludes
DILI, Timor-Leste (Sept. 26, 2025) – The U.S. Navy and Timor-Leste Defense Forces (F-FDTL), also known as Falintil-Forças de Defesa de Timor-Leste (F-FDTL), concluded CARAT Timor-Leste 2025, Sept. 26, after a weeklong exchange of expertise,...
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More than 20 years of friendship with Timor-Leste celebrated
Ovens and Murray Advertiser More than 20 years of friendship with Timor-Leste celebrated Sep 26 2025 Updated 3 hours ago Members of Indigo Shire Friends of Atauro, Wangaratta Friends of Lacluta (WFOL), Mansfield Friends of Venilale joined together...
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Anwar’s Timor-Leste visit boosts ASEAN bid and bilateral ties
DILI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s two-day official visit to Timor-Leste has reaffirmed Malaysia’s strong support for the country’s ASEAN membership ambitions. The visit concluded with significant advancements in bilateral cooperation...
Malaysia’s Anwar Winds up Visit to Timor-Leste as ASEAN Membership Looms
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim yesterday wound up a two-day visit to Timor-Leste, a month ahead of the nation’s long-awaited accession to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Speaking at a joint press conference at the end...
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Indonesia thwarts major smuggling at Timor-Leste border
Kupang, E Nusa Tenggara (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s border task force (Satgas Pamtas) intercepted smuggled vehicles, subsidized goods, and weapons during a 12-month deployment along the border with Timor-Leste, military officials said Thursday....
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Kupang selected as legal metrology training hub for Timor-Leste
Kupang, E Nusa Tenggara (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Trade Ministry has designated the city of Kupang in East Nusa Tenggara as a training center for legal metrology for officials from the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, officials said. “Kupang is in...
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Malaysia and Timor-Leste to implement ASEAN roaming before KL summit
DILI: Malaysia will collaborate with Timor-Leste to implement ASEAN roaming facilities for stronger digital connectivity before the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur next month. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil stated that the Malaysian...
FDR farm-in for Timor Leste project
Your standout small cap resources stocks for Thursday, September 25, 2025 Finder Energy will remain in the driver’s seat with 66% and operatorship of the KTJ project in Timor-Leste A strongly supported placement has raised $9.65 million for the US...
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Malaysia and Timor-Leste to enhance cooperation
DILI: Malaysia and Timor-Leste have agreed to strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade, education, health, tourism and security as Dili prepares to join Asean as its 11th member. Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao said...
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Resources Top 5: Finder unlocks pathway to production in nation-building Timor-Leste oil project
Finder will remain in the driver’s seat with 66% and operatorship of the KTJ project in Timor-Leste. Pic: Getty Images Finder Energy will remain in the driver’s seat with 66% and operatorship of the KTJ project in Timor-Leste A strongly supported...
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A Seat At The Table: Timor Leste’s ASEAN Accession
By Datuk Prof Dr Mohd Faiz Abdullah KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- When Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stood at the Presidential Palace in Dili yesterday afternoon, he was not just Malaysia’s head of government delivering a lecture and receiving...
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Malaysia, Timor-Leste Explore ASEAN Roaming Ahead Of KL Summit
From V. Sankara DILI (TIMOR-LESTE), Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will work with Timor-Leste to implement ASEAN roaming facilities to strengthen digital connectivity ahead of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur next month, said Communications...
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Malaysia, Timor-Leste Explore ASEAN Roaming Ahead Of KL Summit
From V. Sankara DILI (TIMOR-LESTE), Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will work with Timor-Leste to implement ASEAN roaming facilities to strengthen digital connectivity ahead of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur next month, said Communications...
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