Behind the Gen Z uprising in Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste is the latest country in the Asia-Pacific region to be rocked by “Gen-Z” protests against the corruption of political elites. From September 15–17, students and other youth took to the streets of the capital Dili demanding that the...

Estrella greenlights limestone drilling program in Timor-Leste

Estrella Resources is ready to roll at its Werumata limestone project in Timor-Leste’s Baucau municipality, with all approvals locked in from the Timor-Leste Minerals Authority. The company’s environmental impact statement and management plan have...

Why East Timor is changing its tune on Myanmar’s military junta

East Timor’s recalibration of its stance on Myanmar’s military regime has drawn both scrutiny and intrigue across Southeast Asia, as Dili seeks to smooth its path into Asean ahead of next month’s summit. Once a vocal critic of Myanmar’s junta,...

Timor-Leste scraps lifetime pensions after protests

imor-Leste voted on Friday to scrap the lifetime pension law for MPs and public officials, following student-led demonstrations against lavish perks in one of Southeast Asia's poorest countries. Former MPs and some public officials are entitled...

Timor-Leste Scraps LIfetime Pensions for Lawmakers After Mass Protests

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Lawmakers in Timor-Leste have voted to end the law that provides lifelong pensions for parliament members, following student-led protests against lavish facilities for public officials in one of the poorest countries in...

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...

Timor-Leste scraps lifetime pensions after student-led protests

Timor-Leste 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 officials are entitled...

East Timor MPs bow to protesters, vote to scrap lifetime pensions 

Lawmakers in East Timor have voted to end a law providing lifetime pensions for parliamentarians, following student-led demonstrations against lavish perks for public officials in one of Southeast Asia’s poorest countries. Former members of...

East Timor scraps lifetime pensions after protests

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 Southeast Asia's poorest countries. Former MPs and some public officials are entitled...

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...

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...

Petronas East Timor Entry Could Benefit Woodside, Dili

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...

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,...

Timor Gap Boosts Stake in Finder Energy’s Timor-Leste Oil Fields

Finder Energy has executed a binding farm-in agreement with joint venture partner Timor Gap to increase the Timor-Leste state oil company’s stake in Production Sharing Contract (PSC) 19-11, entailing the Kuda Tasi & Jahal (KTJ) fields development...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...