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“Many unrealised promises to tackle, as the Pakatan Harapan government approaches 100 days in office” – An Op-Ed by Serina Abdul Rahman in Channel Newsasia

 

This article was published by Channel NewsAsia on 5 August 2018.

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

 

“The Sungai Kandis By-election: A Test for the New Pakatan Harapan Administration” by Dr Norshahril Saat

 

2018/81, 6 August 2018

In the recent Sungai Kandis by-election held on 4 August, Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Zawawi Ahmad Mughni managed to retain the seat for the ruling coalition. The by-election was held following the passing of PKR assemblyman Mat Suhaimi on 2 July.

 

Wang Gungwu and Leo Suryadinata quoted in The New York Times: “Worries Grow in Singapore Over China’s Calls to Help ‘Motherland’”

 

This article was published by The New York Times on 5 August 2018.

Prof Wang Gungwu is Chairman, ISEAS Board of Trustees, while Dr Leo Suryadinata is Visiting Senior Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Malcolm Cook quoted by Nikkei Asian Review: “ASEAN urges partners to speed up RCEP talks amid US-China trade war”

 

This article was published by Nikkei Asian Review on 3 August 2018.

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

 

Malcolm Cook quoted by Wall Street Journal: “Pompeo Pitches U.S. Investment to Leery Southeast Asian States”

 

This article was published by Wall Street Journal on 3 August 2018.

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

 

In the News: Norshahril Saat on MUIS New Book “Fulfilling the Trust”

 

The new book, Fulfilling The Trust: 50 Years Of Shaping Muslim Religious Life In Singapore studies the development of Muis’ policies since it was founded in 1968.  The book was launched by Minister Masagos Zulkifli on 4 August 2018 to mark MUIS’ 50th Anniversary.

Dr Norshahril Saat is Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute and editor of the book.

 

“Millennials matter in regional elections” – An Op-Ed by Budi Irawanto in Jakarta Post

 

This article was published by The Jakarta Post on 17 July 2018.

Dr Budi Irawanto is Visiting Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Ian Storey quoted by Bloomberg: “In Asia, Pompeo Faces Struggle to Squeeze North Korea, Iran”

 

This article was published by Bloomberg on 3 August 2018.

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

 

Malcolm Cook quoted by Reuters: “Trump’s overture to emerging Asia drowned out by trade war”

 

This article was published by Reuters and carried by TODAYonline on 2 August 2018.

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

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Hoang Thi Ha quoted by AFP: “China wants military drills with ASEAN in disputed sea, excluding U.S.”

 

This article was published by Agence France-Presse on 2 August 2018.

Ms Hoang Thi Ha is Lead Researcher, ASEAN Studies Centre with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.