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In the News: Norshahril Saat on MUIS New Book “Fulfilling the Trust”

 

The new book, Fulfilling The Trust: 50 Years Of Shaping Muslim Religious Life In Singapore studies the development of Muis’ policies since it was founded in 1968.  The book was launched by Minister Masagos Zulkifli on 4 August 2018 to mark MUIS’ 50th Anniversary.

Dr Norshahril Saat is Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute and editor of the book.

 

Ian Storey quoted by Bloomberg: “In Asia, Pompeo Faces Struggle to Squeeze North Korea, Iran”

 

This article was published by Bloomberg on 3 August 2018.

Dr Ian Storey is Senior Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Malcolm Cook quoted by Reuters: “Trump’s overture to emerging Asia drowned out by trade war”

 

This article was published by Reuters and carried by TODAYonline on 2 August 2018.

Dr Malcolm Cook is Senior Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

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Hoang Thi Ha quoted by AFP: “China wants military drills with ASEAN in disputed sea, excluding U.S.”

 

This article was published by Agence France-Presse on 2 August 2018.

Ms Hoang Thi Ha is Lead Researcher, ASEAN Studies Centre with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Hoang Thi Ha quoted by AFP: “U.S. to urge pressure against North Korea at Asia talks”

 

This article was published by Agence France-Presse on 2 August 2018.

Ms Hoang Thi Ha is Lead Researcher, ASEAN Studies Centre with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Tang Siew Mun quoted by TODAY: “Asean and regional foreign ministers to meet in S’pore”

 

This article was published by TODAY on 29 July 2018.

Dr Tang Siew Mun is Head, ASEAN Studies Centre with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

ASEAN Focus article quoted in Lianhe Zaobao: “秘书长林玉辉:亚细安须在多元化环境中保持团结”

 

This article, on the need for ASEAN to stay united in a diverse environment, was published by Lianhe Zaobao on 30 July 2018 and quoted an article written by Dato Lim Jock Hoi titled “A Resilient and Innovative ASEAN for the next Five Decades” in ASEAN Focus Issue 4/2018.

Dato Lim Jock Hoi is the Secretary-General of ASEAN.

 

In the News: Vannarith Chheang on Cambodian Elections 2018

 

Dr Vannarith Chheang is Visiting Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

In the News: ISEAS Perspective 2018/40 Potential Economic Impact of the Kuala Lumpur – Singapore High Speed Rail

 

These articles quoted ISEAS Perspective 2018/40 Potential Economic Impact of the Kuala Lumpur – Singapore High Speed Rail by Kazunobu Hayakawa, Ikumo Isono and Satoru Kumagai.

Kazunobu HAYAKAWA is Overseas Research Fellow in the Institute of Developing Economies (IDE) Japan, and Visiting Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute; Ikumo ISONO is Overseas Research Fellow in the Institute of Developing Economies (IDE) Japan, and Visiting Fellow at the European Commission; and Satoru KUMAGAI is Director in the Institute of Developing Economies. 

 

Cassey Lee quoted by The ASEAN Post: “Malaysia’s Council of Eminent Persons: A politburo?”

 

This article was published by The ASEAN Post on 27 July 2018.

Dr Cassey Lee is Senior Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.