This article was first published by ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute as a Fulcrum commentary and republished by Berita Mediacorp on 16 April 2023.
Dr Norshahril Saat is Senior Fellow and Coordinator, Regional Social and Cultural Studies Programme at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. Dr Siti Mazidah Mohamad was Visiting Fellow at the Regional Social and Cultural Studies Programme, ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
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