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“Transboundary Haze Pollution in ASEAN is a Shared Responsibility at all Levels”, a Commentary by Moe Thuzar

 

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“Cooperation Necessary to Eradicate the Haze”, a Commentary by Lee Poh Onn

 

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“Revolutionising ASEAN Defence Cooperation?”, a Commentary by Jason Salim

 

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Sarawakians to Decide Their Future At Upcoming Sarawak State Election: Faisal S. Hazis

 

A recently published survey by a respected pollster indicated that Sarawak Chief Minister Adenan Satem’s popularity has soared among Sarawakians from 74 percent in July 2015 to 81 percent in January 2016.

However, will Sarawakians decide to go for Adenan’s promise of hope and greater autonomy or will they continue to demand for change?

More of these burning questions were discussed in the seminar “Adenan, Autonomy and the Alternatives: Sarawak Decides 2016” by Dr Faisal S. Hazis, which was held in ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute on Friday morning, 22 April 2016. 

 
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“Sarawak State Election: Adenan Running Faster to Stay in the Same Spot?”, a Commentary by Ooi Kee Beng

 

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Mustafa Izzuddin quoted in The Straits Times: “Singapore taking action against firms behind forest fires”

 

The article which was first published online by The Straits Times on April 22, 2016 can be viewed here.

Vietnam Forum 2016 featured in The Straits Times: “Vietnam set for its next growth flight”

 

The article which was first published online by The Straits Times on April 21, 2016 can be viewed here.

Norshahril Saat quoted in Straits Times: “National concerns likely to outweigh municipal issues”

 

The article which was first published online by The Straits Times on April 21, 2016 can be viewed here.

“Re-Assessing Indonesia’s Role in the South China Sea” by Donald E. Weatherbee in ISEAS Perspective

 

For Indonesia, the core issue with China in the EEZ around  the Natunas is not  fisheries  but how to defend its sovereignty. And the issue  is much more a regional than a bilateral one because four other Southeast Asian maritime states have problems with China in their EEZ.

ASEAN does not provide a platform for these Southeast Asian maritime states to defend their interests.  Indonesia should lead an informal coalition of maritime  states in Southeast Asia to do so.… Read on in “Re-assessing Indonesia’s Role in the South China Sea” by Prof Donald Weatherbee here.

Mustafa Izzuddin quoted in Financial Times: “Bank of China opens branch in Brunei”

 

Bank of China opens branch in Brunei
Report by Jeevan Vasagar from Financial Times

Published on 20 April 2016
In the article, ISEAS Fellow, Dr Mustafa Izzuddin noted that China has been growing its commercial ties with Brunei, which it regards as a useful source of oil and gas. 
He said: “China also sees Brunei as an important country on ASEAN matters, particularly when it comes to moulding the image of China in the Southeast Asian region.”
Dr Izzuddin opined that the arrival of a new bank helps Brunei diversify, as well as opening another front for Chinese engagement in the region. 
“For Brunei, this is another step towards diversifying its economy, given the overreliance on the oil and gas sector, and the concern that at some point, its natural resources may be depleted,” he explained. 

Note: The full article which was first published online by Financial Times on April 20, 2016 can be viewed here.