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Seminar on “Should FELDA be Turned into a Social Enterprise?”

 

In the wake of the momentous events of GE14, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute invited Dr Rosli Yaacob, Economic Adviser to the NGO Persatuan Anak Peneroka FELDA (ANAK) to outline some of the roots, consequences, and possible solutions to FELDA’s deepening financial malaise.

 

Lye Liang Fook and Joergen Oerstroem Moeller interviewed by Mediacorp FOCUS: “亚太各国 推进自由贸易”

 

This episode of Focus on “亚太各国 推进自由贸易” was broadcasted by Mediacorp Channel 8 on 15 November 2018.

Mr Lye Liang Fook is Senior Fellow, while Mr Joergen Oerstroem Moeller is Visiting Senior Fellow, with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Lye Liang Fook interviewed by Mediacorp FOCUS: “亚细安峰会 维护多边主义”

 

This episode of Focus on “亚细安峰会 维护多边主义” was broadcasted by Mediacorp Channel 8 on 15 November 2018.

Mr Lye Liang Fook is Senior Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Malcolm Cook quoted by Reuters: “Trump’s summit no-show draws Asian nations closer together”

 

This article was published by Reuters on 16 November 2018.

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

 

Termsak Chalermpalanupap quoted by VOA: “US Vice President Presses Asian Leaders on Rohingya, Maritime Dispute”

 

This article was published by VOA on 14 November 2018.

Dr Termsak Chalermpalanupap is Lead Researcher (Political and Security Affairs) ASEAN Studies Centre at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Moe Thuzar quoted by The Straits Times: “Singapore hands over Asean chairmanship to Thailand”

 

This article was published by The Straits Times on 15 November 2018.

Ms Moe Thuzar is Lead Researcher (Socio-Cultural Affairs) ASEAN Studies Centre at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Seminar on “Malaysia’s Flood Catastrophes: Examining the Past, Learning from the Present, and Changing the Future”

 

Floods have been Malaysia’s most frequent environmental disaster. Despite increasingly heavy public outlays by Malaysian authorities on flood management measures, inundations have increased in occurrence and severity in recent times. Against this background, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute invited Assistant Professor Fiona Clare Williamson (Singapore Management University) and Professor Chan Ngai Weng (Universiti Sains Malaysia) to present historical and contemporary perspectives on Malaysia’s flood problems.

 

“Chinese Premier Li Calls for South China Sea Code of Conduct by 2021” by Ian Storey

 

2018/99, 15 November 2018

On 13 November 2018, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang delivered the 44th Singapore Lecture entitled “Pursuing Open and Integrated Development for Shared Prosperity”. During his speech, Li expressed the hope that China and ASEAN could conclude negotiations on a Code of Conduct (CoC) for the South China Sea within three years. Li also said that a CoC would contribute to peace and stability in the South China Sea and facilitate trade relations between ASEAN and China.

 

Vannarith Chheang quoted by The ASEAN Post: “What is the CLV Development Triangle Area?”

 

This article was published by The ASEAN Post on 14 November 2018, and quoted from ISEAS Perspective 2018/70 Lancang-Mekong Cooperation: A Cambodian Perspective by Dr Vannarith Chheang.  

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

 

Cassey Lee quoted in Nikkei Asian Review: “India sought to delay RCEP deal beyond general election”

 

This article was published by Nikkei Asian Review on 14 November 2018.

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