Amanda Hodge

Amanda HodgeSouth East Asia Correspondent

Amanda Hodge is The Australian’s South East Asia correspondent, based in Jakarta. She has lived and worked in Asia since 2009, covering social and political upheaval from Afghanistan to East Timor. She has won a Walkley Award, Lowy Institute media award and UN Peace award.

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A police officers draws his gun as he is about to enter a house during an "Oplan Tokhang" or house-to-house campaign on illegal drugs at an informal settlers’ community in Manila on October 6, 2016. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte told all his critics to "go to hell" on October 6, as he renewed his threats to kill, after a poll showed Filipinos overwhelmingly endorsed his deadly war on crime. / AFP PHOTO / NOEL CELIS

Ally Ramos blasts Duterte

Fidel Ramos has described President Rodrigo Duterte’s first 100 days in office as a ‘huge disappointment’.

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The Nation

Shafee Abdullah pictured here arriving at court who is representing the nine Australian men arrested by Malaysian police on Sunday at the Formula 1 Grand Prix. Pictures: Jack Tran

Lawyer’s ‘links to Anwar jailing’

The lawyer who defended Australia’s Budgie Nine this week was a key player in the sodomy conviction of Anwar Ibrahim.

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world commentaryThe World

This photo taken on October 4, 2016 shows Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte gesturing as he delivers a speech during a "Talk to the Troops" visit to army personnel in Manila. Duterte's popularity has soared during his first three months in office, an independent survey showed on October 6, in an apparent endorsement by Filipinos of his brutal crime crackdown. / AFP PHOTO / TED ALJIBE

Duterte Harry still on honeymoon

As the bodies pile up in The Philippines, the man responsible marks his first 100 days in office today.

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Foreign Affairs

This picture taken on October 2, 2016 shows spectators with swimwear bearing a Malaysian flag during the Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang. The spectators were arrested around the time the race ended on October 2 and were being investigated for "intentional insult with intent to provoke a breach of the peace" and public indecency, state news agency Bernama quoted police saying on October 3. / AFP PHOTO / STR / Malaysia OUT

Chequered reaction to undies

Islamic organisations have demanded strict action against Australians arrested for stripping down to flag underwear.

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The World

‘Virtual rape’ of Duterte rival

For a glimpse into the fate of those who challenge Rodrigo Duterte one need only look to Leila de Lima.

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inside storyThe Nation

Manila shows no mercy in war

President Rodrigo Duterte’s promise to clean up the streets has led to nightly killings by police and vigilantes.

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Immigration

Abraham Loahenapessy (49), also known as Captain Bram, being escorted by a plain clothed Indonesian military officer back to jail at the Naval Centre office in Merak, Banten province. Abraham is the alledged kingpin who has been arrested after organising to smuggle 255 Sri Lankan asylum seekers who have tried to go to Christmas Island but were stopped by the Indonesian Navy.

Kingpin planned more boats

The Indonesian people-smuggling kingpin arrested last week was poised to drum up more business.

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The World

School violence rocks Jakarta

Deadly fights between rival high schools have become so common in Jakarta they have their own name: tawuran.

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The World

Wayan Mirna Salihin died from suspected cyanide poisoning. Her friend, known as Jessica Kumala, has been arrested in relation to Mirna's death.

Expert linked to US murder case

An Australian toxicologist giving evidence in Jakarta was an ‘unindicted co-conspirator’ in a US murder case.

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The World

Opposition Senator Leila De Lima gestures during a news conference she called at the Philippine Senate, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, in Pasay city south of Manila, Philippines. De Lima, who led an investigation into President Rodrigo Duterte's bloody anti-drug campaign, was ousted Monday from the justice committee in a vote that human rights advocates said could derail accountability in the crackdown. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

Duterte invite to ‘that fool’ Ban

Rodrigo Duterte has invited UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and EU officials to conduct their own investigations.

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