Event Highlights

Webinar on “Sabah’s Approach to Palm Oil: Sustainability, Controversy & Business Opportunity”

 

In this webinar, Datuk Frederick Kugan, Dr Glyn Davies, and Mr Joshua Lim showcased Sabah’s efforts to ensure the environmental sustainability of its palm oil production, as well as the importance the product has for its state economy.

 

Seminar on “Understanding The Impact Of The Youth Vote”

 

In this seminar, Mr James Chai looked into Malaysia’s most recent bill, Undi 18, that lowered the voting and candidacy age from 21 to 18 and allowed for automatic voter registration.

 

Webinar on “What Does Federal Democracy Mean for Myanmar?”

 

The webinar explored what the federal democracy vision might mean for different communities in a post-SAC Myanmar. Discussions also touched upon the National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC)’s work and the complex challenges confronting multi-ethnic Myanmar.

 

Webinar on “Laws and Capital: What’s Restraining Freedom of the Press in Thailand”

 

In this webinar, Mr Noppatjak Attanon and Ms Wasinee Pabuprapap from Thailand’s Workpoint discussed the state of press freedom in Thailand. 

 

Conference on “Covid-19 in Southeast Asia 2020-2022: Restriction, Relief, Recovery”

 

In this hybrid conference, researchers from across Southeast Asia presented their findings and analyses of the manifold aspects of Covid-19.

 

Webinar on “Human Rights in Myanmar Before and After the 2021 Coup”

 

The webinar explored the post-coup context of Myanmar which has left many communities in dire need of basic social services and humanitarian assistance. The webinar also addressed contemporary human rights issues in Myanmar highlighting patterns or trends by comparing present and past patterns of abuse.

 

Webinar on “Vietnam – India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Real Significance or False Promise?”

 

In this webinar, Dr Rajeev Ranjan Chaturvedy and Dr Pham Cao Cuong discussed the Vietnam-India comprehensive strategic partnership (CSP). They offered analyses on the key drivers of contemporary Vietnam – India relations, what the two countries have and have not achieved, and what challenges are lying ahead for bilateral ties, especially in the strategic domain.

 

Seminar on “UMNO and Malaysia’s Next General Election: Leaders, Agendas, Grassroots”

 

In this seminar, Dato’ Seri Nazri Aziz discussed UMNO, the balance of power between Zahid and Ismail, and how will Ismail negotiate his way forward.

 

Seminar on “Whither Myanmar’s Rakhine State”

 

The seminar will address the implications of unfolding realities in Rakhine State, with attention to Myanmar’s national politics and international interest in the state and to local communities’ efforts to cope with the combined impacts of renewed military rule, Covid-19, and the humanitarian challenges of protracted warfare.

 

Special Discussion on “An Update on ASEAN’s Efforts in Myanmar”

 

A special webinar was organised by the ASEAN Studies Centre to discuss updates on ASEAN’s efforts in Myanmar. The discussion included the stalled implementation of the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus, especially in engaging with Myanmar’s stakeholders and the distribution of emergency aid through the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management.