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ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute mentioned in TODAY: “Stronger core of S’porean humanities researchers needed: Tharman”

 

The article was first published by TODAY on November 7, 2016.

Sub-Headline: Education Ministry to increase funding for social science and humanities research.

 

Mustafa Izzuddin quoted in South China Morning Post: “Trump’s The Real Terror: How Muslim Indonesia Would Vote In The U.S. Election”

 

The article was first published by South China Morning Post on November 6, 2016.

Dr Mustafa Izzuddin is Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Tin Maung Maung Than quoted in Myanmar Times: “Long-term vision needed for Myanmar’s economy to prosper”

 

The article was published online by Myanmar Times on November 7, 2016.

Dr Tin Maung Maung Than is Associate Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Charlotte Setijadi quoted in Los Angeles Times: “One dead, several injured, as Muslims protest alleged insult to Islam in Indonesia”

 

The article was published online by Los Angeles Times on November 4, 2016.

Dr Charlotte Setijadi is Visiting Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Junichi Inada conferred the Public Service Star

 

Mr Junichi Inada at ISEAS Bookshop during his recent visit on 25 October 2016 (Source: ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute)

Congratulations to Mr Junichi Inada on the conferment of the Public Service Star by President Tony Tan at the National Day Awards Investiture at the University Cultural Centre on 6 November 2016.  His award is for his many years of contributions to the greening of Singapore.

At the National Parks Board (NParks) from 1983 to 1994, Mr Inada spearheaded the development of several regional parks including Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park and Gardens by the Bay, as well as implemented the Singapore Botanic Gardens masterplan. While at NParks, he advocated the park connector network concept in 1987. Mr Inada is currently advising ISEAS on landscape improvements and maintenance.

Leo Suryadinata quoted in The Straits Times: “Jokowi shelves Australia visit after divisive Jakarta protest”

 

The article was published online by The Straits Times on November 6, 2016.

Dr Leo Suryadinata is Visiting Senior Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Ian Storey quoted in The Straits Times: “China’s charm offensive on South China Sea claimants”

 

The article was published online by The Straits Times on November 5, 2016.

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

 

Tang Siew Mun quoted in Nikkei Asian Review: “Malaysia awards record contracts to China”

 

The article was first published online by Nikkei Asian Review on November 3, 2016.

Dr Tang Siew Mun is Senior Fellow, and Head, ASEAN Studies Centre, at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Leo Suryadinata quoted in The Straits Times: “Jakarta on edge as anti-governor mass protest looms”

 

The article was first published by TODAY on November 4, 2016.

Dr Leo Suryadinata is Visiting Senior Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

ISEAS Perspective by Lee Hock Guan featured in Eurasia Review: “Malaysia’s Gallant School System In Need Of An Overhaul – Analysis”

 

The article was published online by Eurasia Review on October 31, 2016.

Dr Lee Hock Guan is Senior Fellow and Co-Coordinator of the Malaysia Studies Programme at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.