Episodes (35)

Stray Bullets
S09E01 · Stray Bullets

Feb 13, 2014

101 East ventures into the crime-ridden neighbourhoods of the Philippines to examine if a new law can get rid of gun violence.

The Lost Boys
S09E02 · The Lost Boys

Feb 20, 2014

101 East explores the plight of thousands of children working in the dangerous coal mines of India's Meghalaya state.

The Dolphin Hunters
S09E03 · The Dolphin Hunters

Mar 06, 2014

101 East joins a tribal dolphin hunt in the Solomon Islands and asks whether this ancient practice should be stopped.

The Vanishing Sea Tribe
S09E04 · The Vanishing Sea Tribe

Mar 13, 2014

Thailand's Moken tribe foresaw and survived the 2004 tsunami, but are the traditions that saved them being abandoned?

Dying for Fashion
S09E05 · Dying for Fashion

Mar 20, 2014

Deadly clashes between poor garment workers and police are threatening to cripple Cambodia's largest export industry.

Killer Crocs
S09E06 · Killer Crocs

Mar 27, 2014

As saltwater crocodiles stalk Australia's waterways, we investigate if they should be culled to curb attacks on humans.

Indonesia's Rock Governor
S09E07 · Indonesia's Rock Governor

Apr 03, 2014

We go behind the scenes with the man tipped to become Indonesia's next president - governor of Jakarta, Joko Widodo.

The Ice Age
S09E08 · The Ice Age

Apr 10, 2014

101 East explores methamphetamine abuse in Australia often resulting in violent assaults and mental health breakdowns.

Modi the Messiah?
S09E09 · Modi the Messiah?

Apr 24, 2014

101 East goes on the campaign trail with Narendra Modi, the man tipped to be the next Prime Minister of India.

A War on Witches
S09E10 · A War on Witches

May 01, 2014

As witch-hunts and sorcery killings spread across Papua New Guinea, 101 East investigates shocking human rights abuses.

We Built This City
S09E11 · We Built This City

May 08, 2014

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Bhutan's Forgotten People: Part 1
S09E12 · Bhutan's Forgotten People: Part 1

May 22, 2014

A two-part series follows ethnic Nepalese after they were expelled by Bhutan and found themselves stateless.

Bhutan's Forgotten People: Part 2
S09E13 · Bhutan's Forgotten People: Part 2

May 29, 2014

In the second of a two-part special on 'Bhutan's Forgotten People', 101 East follows Sabitra Biswa as she leaves a refugee camp in Nepal for a new life in the United States.

When the Battle Comes Home
S09E14 · When the Battle Comes Home

Jun 05, 2014

101 East looks at the rising rates of mental health problems among Australian veterans of the war in Afghanistan.

Humanoids
S09E15 · Humanoids

Jun 12, 2014

The development of robots that could save lives is an unparalleled breakthrough, but what if they also could kill?

Muzzling the Messenger
S09E16 · Muzzling the Messenger

Jun 19, 2014

Hong Kong's press was once the most free in Asia, but many believe it is under attack from the central government.

Thailand in Turmoil
S09E17 · Thailand in Turmoil

Jun 26, 2014

As Thailand reels from its 12th military coup, what will it take to break the dangerous divide in this polarized nation?

Malaysia's Gang Menace
S09E18 · Malaysia's Gang Menace

Jul 10, 2014

Malaysia's violent ganglands are luring many ethnic Indians struggling to fit into a segregated society.

Gift of Sight
S09E19 · Gift of Sight

Jul 17, 2014

A Nepalese eye doctor takes a young Indonesian under his tutelage - bringing the gift of sight to the world's destitute.

East Meets Tech
S09E20 · East Meets Tech

Jul 31, 2014

101 East heads to Silicon Valley to investigate the Asian influence on America's high-tech boom.

Food for Thought
S09E21 · Food for Thought

Aug 07, 2014

101 East goes undercover to expose the hidden harm in China's food industry.

Stalking Cyber Paedophiles
S09E22 · Stalking Cyber Paedophiles

Aug 14, 2014

Examines how children in the Philippines are exploited when child sex predators lurk online.

The Cost of Beauty
S09E23 · The Cost of Beauty

Aug 21, 2014

101 East delves into Korea's plastic surgery craze and uncovers the real price of pursuing physical perfection.

Solo Mums
S09E24 · Solo Mums

Aug 28, 2014

What drives single mothers in South Korea to abandon their babies?

Japan's Throwaway Children
S09E25 · Japan's Throwaway Children

Oct 02, 2014

In a country that frowns upon foster care, 33,000 children from abusive homes are growing up in state institutions.

Drugged Up Pakistan
S09E26 · Drugged Up Pakistan

Oct 09, 2014

With more than six million drug users and rising, can Pakistan win its fight against the billion-dollar narcotics trade?

Ditching the Draft
S09E27 · Ditching the Draft

Oct 16, 2014

We gain exclusive access to Taiwan's special forces and ask if the island can fend off China with a volunteer army.

Strangers in Paradise
S09E28 · Strangers in Paradise

Oct 23, 2014

101 East travels to remote Manus Island in Papua New Guinea to investigate Australia's refugee detention programme.

Philippines: After Haiyan
S09E29 · Philippines: After Haiyan

Nov 06, 2014

A year after Typhoon Haiyan, we return to the hardest hit areas and ask if enough is being done to help storm survivors.

Battling the Dry
S09E30 · Battling the Dry

Nov 13, 2014

101 East explores the human cost of the severe drought paralysing Australia's north.

Malaysia's Unwanted
S09E31 · Malaysia's Unwanted

Nov 20, 2014

With refugees at risk of abuse and exploitation in Malaysia, 101 East investigates if those in charge are doing enough.

Myanmar's Jade Curse
S09E32 · Myanmar's Jade Curse

Jan 01, 2014

China's jade obsession drives a multi-billion dollar black market that fuels a drug-infested jade mining industry.

Thailand's Blood Timber
S09E33 · Thailand's Blood Timber

Dec 04, 2014

101 East follows the trail of illegal poachers who risk it all for the exotic hardwood, driving a species to extinction.

Japan's Stalking Crisis
S09E34 · Japan's Stalking Crisis

Dec 11, 2014

Stalkers are terrorising more and more women across the country, with 21,000 cases reported to police in 2013.

Thailand's Tainted Robes
S09E35 · Thailand's Tainted Robes

Dec 18, 2014

As scandals involving misbehaving monks rock the nation, 101 East examines if Thailand can save its moral soul.

About

101 East Season 9 (2014) is released on Feb 13, 2014 and the latest season 17 of 101 East is released in 2022. Watch 101 East online - the English Documentary TV series from Malaysia. 101 East is directed by Pailin Wedel,Max Walker,Nick Ahlmark,Tiffany Ang and created by Drew Ambrose with Steve Chao and Yaara Bou Melhem.

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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