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Norshahril Saat quoted in The Straits Times: “Majority willing to accept president or PM of another race, but prefer one of their own race”

 

The article was first published by The Straits Times on 20 August 2016, and can be viewed here.

Dr Norshahril Saat is a Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

Mustafa Izzuddin quoted in Today: “Despite superpower pressure, S’pore must choose its ‘own place to stand’”

 

The article which was first published by TODAY on August 22, 2016, can be viewed here.

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

Hui Yew-Foong quoted in Today: Republic’s ties with M’sia, Indonesia ‘complex, important’

 

The article which was first published by TODAY on August 22, 2016, can be viewed here.

Dr Hui Yew-Foong is Senior Fellow and Coordinator of the Indonesia Studies Programme at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

Prajak Kongkirati featured in Channel NewsAsia’s Insight Programme: “Thailand’s Troubled Democracy”

 

Dr Prajak Kongkirati was interviewed in Channnel NewsAsia’s Insight program on “Thailand’s Troubled Democracy” (Thursday, 18 August 2016). To view, please click here.

Sanchita Basu Das featured on Between The Lines 2016/2017, Channel NewsAsia: Brexit and The Region

 

Ms Sanchita Basu is one of the panelists featured on Between The Lines 2016/2017 – Episode 20.  In the episode, the panel discussion focused on Britain’s decision to leave the European Union in the June 23 referendum which sparked stock market chaos. 

The video which was first published online by Channel NewsAsia on August 17, 2016, can be viewed here.

Ms Sanchita Basu Das is Fellow and Lead Researcher (Economic Affairs), ASEAN Studies Centre, at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. She is also the Coordinator of Singapore APEC Study Centre.

Mustafa Izzuddin interviewed on 93.8LIVE regarding expectations from President Jokowi’s State of the Nation address

 

On 16 August, Dr Mustafa Izzuddin was interviewed live on 93.8LIVE Radio for their news bulletin. He was asked to comment on what one can expect from President Jokowi’s State of the Nation address.

Mustafa opined that we can anticipate Jokowi talking about the health of the economy, the threat of transnational terrorism on the safety, security and unity of the country, the conduct of foreign policy to bring domestic benefits into the country, and the importance of safeguarding sovereignty in the Natunas.

Mustafa also added that Jokowi has exhibited firm and resolute leadership when it came to reshuffling the Cabinet, and sacking the energy and mining minister after he was found to contravene the domestic laws of Indonesia.

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

Mustafa Izzuddin quoted in TODAY: “Indonesia considers renaming South China Sea to Natuna Sea”

 

The article which was first published online by TODAY on August 18, 2016, can be viewed here.

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

Norshahril Saat featured on Detik 2016/2017, a weekly Malay Current Affairs Programme by BERITA Mediacorp

 

ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Fellow, Dr Norshahril Saat, is featured in a documentary Detik 2016/2017.

In this episode, Dr Norshahril Saat commented on the challenges facing Dr Mahathir’s and Muhyiddin Yassin’s newly formed political party, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu). He also spoke about the party’s objectives and disunity among Malaysian opposition.

To view the documentary, click here.

Dr Norshahril Saat is Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

Ian Storey quoted in The Wall Street Journal: “Indonesia Sinks 60 Fishing Boats on Independence Day”

 

The article which was first published online by The Wall Street Journal on August 17, 2016, can be viewed here.

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

Norshahril Saat quoted in CNBC: “Malaysia’s new opposition party isn’t expected to succeed in ousting PM Najib Razak”

 

The article which was first published online by CNBC on August 17, 2016, can be viewed here.

Dr Norshahril Saat is Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.