Event Highlights

Webinar on “Recurring Themes in the Politics of Parti Keadilan Rakyat”

 

In this webinar, Prof Khoo Boo Teik discussed five themes of PKR’s politics, namely: its origin and evolution in crises; stress on coalition-building; commitment to multiethnic politics; ‘humane economy’ as reform agenda; and unique bond with Anwar.

 

Webinar on “Discovering Islamic Southeast Asia in the Asian Civilisations Museum Collection”

 

In this webinar session, Ms Noorashikin Binte Zulkifli presented on the topic of Islamic art in Southeast Asia, showcasing collections and recent acquisitions from the Asian Civilisations Museum in Singapore. These art forms, mostly developed in Island Southeast Asia, serve as records of the way Islam was adapted to local knowledge and craftsmanship. 

 

Webinar on “Building Resistive Resilience to Digital Propaganda and Disinformation”

 

In this webinar, Dr Yatun Sastramidjaja, Ms Emy Ruth Gianan and Dr Wijayanto examined the prevalence and impact of cybertrooping activities in Southeast Asia on cybersecurity and democracy; they also discussed strategic responses on how to build resilience to defend against digital propaganda and disinformation.

 

Webinar on “The Melaka State Election: Unravelling Unexpected Outcomes”

 

In this webinar, Ms Ginie Lim and Mr Danesh Chacko looked at the key issues which affected the outcomes of the recent Melaka state election.

 

Webinar on “Trends and Trajectories of Online Information Warfare in Three Southeast Asian Countries”

 

In this webinar, Dr Janjira Sombatpoonsiri, Mr Dien Nguyen An Luong and Dr Clarissa Ai Ling Lee explored the different case studies on how online information warfare is utilised to support the interests of political establishments.

 

Webinar on “Medium-Term Economic Planning in Thailand and Malaysia – A Comparative Analysis”

 

In this webinar, Dr Patcharawan shared her research on the effectiveness of five-year development plan formulation and implementation in Thailand and Malaysia using insights from organization theory.

 

Webinar on “ASEAN and the New Geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific”

 

In this webinar, Professor Amitav Acharya examined how the “new geopolitics” differs from previous escalations of great power rivalry, especially during the Cold War period.

 

Webinar on “Managing and Mismanaging the Pandemic in Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam: Approaches and Consequences”

 

In this webinar, Dr Arief Ramayandi, Dr Siwage Dharma Negara, Ms Sheena Valenzuela, Prof Ronald U. Mendoza and Dr Nguyen Thang examines the pandemic responses in countries around the region, with a spotlight on Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam, three of the most populous countries in ASEAN.

 

Webinar on “Truth” and Trust in Narratives of Organised Disinformation”

 

In this webinar, Dr Charmaine Willoughby, Dr Jason Cabañes, Mr Pradipa P. Rasidi and Ms Gita Elsitra explored the narratives of online propaganda from the perspective of the state, its opponents and ordinary consumers and producers of disinformation.

 

Webinar on “In Search of the Next Political Order for Malaysia”

 

In this webinar, Mr Liew Chin Tong revisited the sets of political, economic, and social ideas or ‘political orders’ that have sustained previous eras of Malaysian politics.