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In the News: Regional Outlook Forum 2019

 

The Regional Outlook Forum 2019, ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute’s flagship annual one-day conference, took place on 9 January 2019 at the Island Ballroom of Shangri-La Hotel.

More than 650 participants spent the day with our speakers, including Ms Bonnie Glaser, Professor Zha Daojiong, Mr Peter Varghese, Dr Alexander Vuving, Dr Vu-Thanh Tu-Anh, Mr Matthew Wheeler, U Min Zin, YB Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar and many more, who brought us on an intellectual tour around Southeast Asia and shared insights on their respective area of expertise.

 

“Indonesian politics and economics in 2019: More of the same?” – An Op-Ed by Hui Yew-Foong and Siwage Dharma Negara in TODAY

 

This article was published by TODAY on 8 January 2019.

Dr Hui Yew-Foong and Dr Siwage Dharma Negara is Coordinator and Co-coordinator of the Indonesia Studies Programme respectively with ISEAS- Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

ISEAS Commentary: “Joko Widodo and the Issue of Minorities: His Only Blemish?” by Ahmad Najib Burhani

 

2019/2, 8 January 2019

Joko Widodo (Jokowi)’s administration has been hailed for its success in several aspects, particularly in building infrastructure throughout the country. One salient blemish during his tenure, however, is perhaps related to the issue of minorities.

The displaced Ahmadis, often perceived as a heretical group in Islam, who have been living in Transito shelter, Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara since 2006, are still there until now. Efforts by government, at both national and local levels, to settle this problem through various methods, have failed to find a solution that is acceptable to both the Ahmadis and other Muslim communities.

 

“An election 50 years ago may hold lessons for Thailand in 2019” – Op-Ed by Michael Montesano in TODAY

 

This article was published by TODAY on 7 January 2019.

Dr Michael Montesano is Visiting Senior Fellow and Coordinator Thailand Studies Programme with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

Serina Abdul Rahman quoted by New York Times: “Malaysia’s King, an Unusual Monarch, Abruptly Leaves His Job”

 

This article was published by The New York Times on 7 January 2019.

Dr Serina Abdul Rahman is Visiting Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Mustafa Izzuddin quoted by CNA: “Malaysian king’s shock resignation unlikely to affect respect for monarchy, say analysts”

 

This article was published by CNA on 7 January 2019.

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

 

Mustafa Izzuddin quoted by Asia Times: “King’s abdication stirs Malaysia’s royal affairs”

 

This article was published by Asia Times on 7 January 2019.

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

 

Quinton Temby quoted by SCMP: “Middle class and frustrated in Asia? Populist politicians are seeking you out in 2019”

 

This article was published by South China Morning Post on 5 January 2019.

Dr Quinton Temby is Visiting Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Tang Siew Mun quoted by Financial Times: “UK grapples with post-Brexit Asian ambition”

 

This article was published by Financial Tiimes on 4 January 2019.

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

 

“The CPTPP Is Looking Like Good News For East Asia – And It’s Looking Better To Everyone Else” – An Op-Ed by Malcolm Cook in South China Morning Post

 

This article was published by South China Morning Post on 4 January 2019.

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