Malaysia is in focus today. They have partially lifted their ban on chicken exports, look to introduce a moving ceiling price for consumer products, and plan to abolish the death penalty. Elsewhere, in Thailand the growing and consumption of marijuana has been legalized while the situation in Myanmar continues to worsen.

Leslie Lopez, Regional Correspondent, The Straits Times helps us dive deeper into these headlines.

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