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“Will President Trump Come to Singapore Twice in 2018?” by Malcolm Cook

 

2018/61, 14 May 2018

If things go to plan, President Trump will be in Singapore on 12 June for the historic first US-North Korea Summit, reaffirming Singapore as East Asia’s premiere diplomatic hub. Yet, for President Trump to fulfil his 2018 ASEAN commitments – attending the 6th annual ASEAN-U.S. Summit and the East Asia Summit, he would have to agree to return to Singapore a mere five months later. In his first year in office, President Trump only made it to the 5th ASEAN-U.S. summit in Manila, leaving to go home before the delayed East Asia Summit.

 

Serina Abdul Rahman interviewed on CNBC: “The opposition coalition’s victory was a ‘Malaysian tsunami’:…”

 

This interview was published by CNBC on 10 May 2018.

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

 

“When Malaysian Youth Take a Stand… a Wave of Change Follows”, by Serina Rahman

 

2018/60, 14 May 2018

Malaysia’s 14th General Elections resulted in a windfall for the then-opposition People’s Justice Party (PKR); the end of 61 years of Barisan Nasional (BN) rule and unexpectedly large margins and wins in previously BN strongholds. Many were hoping for a Malay tsunami but what happened in the end was a Malaysian citizens’ tsunami (tsunami rakyat) that went far beyond expectations.

 

“Shock in Sarawak: The Dayak Tsunami” by Lee Poh Onn

 

2018/59, 12 May 2018

Travelling a few days in Kuching before the GE14 would not have prepared anyone for the “shocker” that was to happen in Sarawak. Barisan Nasional (BN) colours (and its coalition parties, notably Sarawak United Peoples’ Party or SUPP) were flying high in Bandar Kuching and Stampin areas, interspersed by a smaller showing of Democratic Action Party (DAP) flags. In Petra Jaya and, especially in Mas Gading, the blue hues of the BN were even stronger making up 75 percent of all banners. It was expected that the Pakatan Harapan (PH) components of DAP and Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) would only win in their stronghold areas and that the role of Sarawak as a safe deposit state would be stronger than before.

 

“Re-instating Fuel Subsidies and repealing GST: Good politics but bad economics in Malaysia?” by Francis E. Hutchinson

 

2018/58 11 May 2018

Dr Mahathir Mohamad has begun his first day as Malaysia’s 7th Prime Minister with a bang, ordering in-depth probes of the Attorney-General, the Election Commission, and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission. These ‘stroke-of-the pen’ decrees will deliver quick wins to the new administration and generate momentum for reform.

 

Norshahril Saat interviewed on SURIA Berita – Thu 10 May 2018

 

This episode of Berita was broadcasted by Mediacorp Berita on 10 May 2018.

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

 

Norshahril Saat interviewed on Mediacorp Focus 焦点 (FY1819) – EP6

 

This episode of Focus 焦点 (FY1819) – EP6 was published on 10 May 2018.

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

 

Norshahril Saat quoted in Lianhe Zaobao: “分析：“马哈迪效应”渗透槟城国阵堡垒区”

 

This article “Mahathir Effect” penetrates BN fortress area of in Penang” was published by Lianhe Zaobao on 11 May 2018.

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

 

Mustafa Izzuddin and Norshahril Saat quoted in Lianhe Zaobao: “学者：巫统须全面改革 纳吉或面对法律制裁”

 

This article “Umno must fully reform, Naji may face legal actions” was published by Lianhe Zaobao on 11 May 2018.

Dr Mustafa Izzuddin and Dr Norshahril Saat are both Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Malcolm Cook quoted in AP: “Ties with US, North Korea make Singapore optimum summit site”

 

This article was published by Associated Press on 11 May 2018.

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