Do tough laws deter drug crimes? Lessons from Singapore and Malaysia
As Malaysia rethinks the death penalty for drug offences, Singapore insists tough laws deter substance abuse.
101 East
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Bold, untold stories from across Asia and the Pacific. Al Jazeera’s in-depth, weekly current affairs programme from the world’s most populated region.
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Taiwan has long prepared for a Chinese military invasion but wars in Iran and Ukraine expose new potential threats.
101 East investigates how the Philippines’ ambitious regreening programme is failing the nation’s forests.
101 East meets the doctors using drones to fight tuberculosis and save lives in remote communities in the Philippines.
101 East investigates the supply chain behind India’s booming salt industry.
101 East enters the dangerous world of Bangkok’s volunteer ambulance crews racing to be first at accident scenes.
101 East goes undercover to expose the playbook of Myanmar’s notorious scam industry.
In cricket-obsessed India, a women’s World Cup win and a glitzy new league are transforming the lives of female players.
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, 101 East explores why India struggles to compete in the world’s most popular sport
101 East investigates the plight of two North Korean POWs in Ukraine and the campaign to transfer them to South Korea.
101 East joins doctors on board a medical train delivering vital healthcare to Kazakhstan’s most remote communities.
